CYAN (Cyanotech) Total Operating Expense: $9.08 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


CYAN Cyanotech Corp CYAN
35 GF Score
Price $0.52
GF Value $0.39
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Cyanotech Total Operating Expense?

Cyanotech CYAN -0.04% 35 Total Operating Expense is $9.08 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CYAN with a GF Score™ of 35/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

Cyanotech's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was $2.17 Mil. Cyanotech's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was $9.08 Mil.

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Cyanotech Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Cyanotech Total Operating Expense Chart

Cyanotech Annual Data
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Cyanotech Quarterly Data
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Cyanotech Total Operating Expense Calculation

Total Operating Expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations that are incurred in order to generate sales.


Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $9.08 Mil.

* 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 Total Operating Expense of $9.08 Mil mean?
Cyanotech (CYAN) has a Total Operating Expense of $9.08 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Cyanotech and its competitors.
Is Cyanotech's Total Operating Expense too high?
Cyanotech's current Total Operating Expense is $9.08 Mil. Overall, Cyanotech has a GF Score™ of 35/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cyanotech's Total Operating Expense compare to PAVS and TOFB?
Cyanotech's Total Operating Expense of $9.08 Mil can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Operating Expense for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, Total Operating Expense 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 Total Operating Expense mean?
A high Total Operating Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Cyanotech and its competitors. Cyanotech's current Total Operating Expense is $9.08 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cyanotech stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cyanotech (CYAN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.39, compared to a current price of $0.52 — trading 33.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Operating Expense is $9.08 Mil. Cyanotech's overall GF Score™ is 35/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cyanotech (CYAN), the current Total Operating Expense is $9.08 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 Cyanotech (CYAN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cyanotech stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $0.52 is trading 33.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.39. GuruFocus considers Cyanotech to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CYAN:

  • Total Operating Expense: $9.08 Mil
  • GF Value™: $0.39 vs. price of $0.52 (33.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 35/100 with 9 warning signs

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

Cyanotech Business Description

Address 73-4460 Queen Kaahumanu Highway, Suite 102, Kailua-Kona, HI, USA, 96740
Cyanotech Corp is engaged in the production of natural products derived from microalgae for the nutritional supplements market. The company's products include BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin and Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica is a dietary supplement used for extra energy, a strengthened immune system, cardiovascular benefits, and as a source of antioxidant carotenoids. BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin is a dietary antioxidant shown to support and maintain the body's natural inflammatory response, enhance skin, and support eye and joint health. It derives maximum revenue from the Packaged product and geographically from the United States.
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