TKNO (Alpha Teknova) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -27.15% (As of Mar. 2026)

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TKNO Alpha Teknova Inc TKNO
63 GF Score
Price $5.34
GF Value $3.55
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Alpha Teknova ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %?

Alpha Teknova TKNO +0.56% 63 ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -27.15% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TKNO with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 981 Drug Manufacturers companies, Alpha Teknova ranks worse than 81.35% on this metric.

Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits). He defines ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % as EBIT divided by the total of Property, Plant and Equipment and net working capital. Alpha Teknova's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -27.15%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Alpha Teknova's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:

TKNO' s ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -49.71   Med: -35.95   Max: 43.65
Current: -24.72

During the past 7 years, Alpha Teknova's highest ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 43.65%. The lowest was -49.71%. And the median was -35.95%.

TKNO's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked worse than
81.35% of 981 companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 11.46 vs TKNO: -24.72

Alpha Teknova's 5-Year average Growth Rate of ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % was 0.00% per year.


Alpha Teknova  (NAS:TKNO) ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation

The way Joel Greenblatt defines Return on Capital is a more accurate measure of how efficiently the company generates returns onthe capital actually invested in the business. EBIT is used instead of net income because the tax and interest payment may be affected by factors other than the core business operation. Intangible assets are not included in the calculation because they don't need to be replaced.

Joel Greenblatt uses his definition of Return on Capital and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % to rank companies.


Alpha Teknova ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms


Alpha Teknova ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Alpha Teknova's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Alpha Teknova ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart

Alpha Teknova Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -47.57 -49.71 -45.74 -35.95 -25.01

Alpha Teknova Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -26.17 -19.85 -23.81 -28.30 -27.15

TKNO vs AKBA, ORGO, SIGA: ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Comparison

For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Alpha Teknova's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Alpha Teknova ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry

For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Alpha Teknova's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Alpha Teknova's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.


TKNO
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Alpha Teknova ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation

Joel Greenblatt defined Return on Capital differently in his book The Little Book That Still Beats the Market (Little Books. Big Profits) . He defines Return on Capital as follows:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)

EBIT stands for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes.

Fixed Assets are also known as non-current assets. They include the Property, Plant and Equipment that the firm needs in its operation.

GuruFocus calculates net working capital as: (Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Deferred Revenue + Other Current Liabilities). We're trying to account for OPERATING assets and liabilities (part of daily business) when calculating working capital. Cash and marketable securities are considered NON-OPERATING assets and are not included in calculation. We will also back out all interest bearing debt, short term debt and the portion of long term debt that is due in the current period from the current liabilities. This debt will be considered when computing cost of capital and it would be inappropriate to count it twice.

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(4.618 + 7.054 + 1.501) - (5.655 + 0.006 + -8.8817841970013E-16)
=7.512

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(5.672 + 6.874 + 1.344) - (4.97 + 0.011 + 0)
=8.909

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

So ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of Alpha Teknova for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 can be restated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-17.156/( ( (55.845 + max(7.512, 0)) + (54.132 + max(8.909, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-17.156/( ( 63.357 + 63.041 )/ 2 )
=-17.156/63.199
=-27.15 %

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -27.15% mean?
Alpha Teknova (TKNO) has a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % of -27.15% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Alpha Teknova and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alpha Teknova ranks #798 out of 981 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 81.3%.
Is Alpha Teknova's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Alpha Teknova's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -27.15%. Based on the distribution chart, Alpha Teknova ranks #798 out of 981 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alpha Teknova has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alpha Teknova's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to AKBA and ORGO?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Alpha Teknova ranks #798 out of 981 companies for ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %. This places Alpha Teknova in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.46. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Drug Manufacturers company?
The median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 11.46, based on 981 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's return on capital is the ratio of EBIT to average fixed assets and net working capital. View historical data on Alpha Teknova and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is 11.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alpha Teknova's current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -27.15%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alpha Teknova stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Teknova (TKNO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.55, compared to a current price of $5.34 — trading 50.4% above its estimated fair value. The current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -27.15%. Alpha Teknova's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alpha Teknova (TKNO), the current ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % is -27.15% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Alpha Teknova (TKNO) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alpha Teknova stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $5.34 is trading 50.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.55. GuruFocus considers Alpha Teknova to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TKNO:

  • ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %: -27.15%
  • GF Value™: $3.55 vs. price of $5.34 (50.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TKNO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Alpha Teknova Business Description

Address 2451 Bert Drive, Hollister, CA, USA, 95023
Alpha Teknova Inc is a producer of critical reagents for the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies, vaccines, and molecular diagnostics. Its offer two primary product categories: Lab Essentials and Clinical Solutions. It derives key revenue from the United States. The company offers three primary product types: (i) pre-poured media plates for cell growth and cloning; (ii) liquid microbial culture media and supplements for cellular expansion; and (iii) molecular biology reagents for sample manipulation, resuspension, and purification.
63GF Score

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