TKNO (Alpha Teknova) Total Operating Expense: $30.53 Mil (TTM 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 Total Operating Expense?

Alpha Teknova TKNO +0.56% 63 Total Operating Expense is $30.53 Mil 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.

Alpha Teknova's Total Operating Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $8.08 Mil. Alpha Teknova's Total Operating Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $30.53 Mil.

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Alpha Teknova Total Operating Expense Historical Data

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Alpha Teknova Total Operating Expense Chart

Alpha Teknova Annual Data
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Alpha Teknova 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 Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $30.53 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 $30.53 Mil mean?
Alpha Teknova (TKNO) has a Total Operating Expense of $30.53 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Total operating expense is the primary recurring expense associated with central operations. View historical data on Alpha Teknova and its competitors.
Is Alpha Teknova's Total Operating Expense too high?
Alpha Teknova's current Total Operating Expense is $30.53 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense compare to AKBA and ORGO?
Alpha Teknova's Total Operating Expense of $30.53 Mil can be compared against companies in the Drug Manufacturers 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Total Operating Expense depends on the Drug Manufacturers 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 Alpha Teknova and its competitors. Alpha Teknova's current Total Operating Expense is $30.53 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense is $30.53 Mil. 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 Total Operating Expense calculated?
Total Operating Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alpha Teknova (TKNO), the current Total Operating Expense is $30.53 Mil 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:

  • Total Operating Expense: $30.53 Mil
  • 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.
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