TKNO (Alpha Teknova) Inventories, Work In Process: $0.21 Mil (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 Inventories, Work In Process?

Alpha Teknova TKNO +0.56% 63 Inventories, Work In Process is $0.21 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.

Work in process is the part of a manufacturer's inventory that is in the production process and has not yet been completed and transferred to the finished goods inventory. Alpha Teknova's work in process for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.21 Mil.

Alpha Teknova Inventories, Work In Process Historical Data

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Alpha Teknova Inventories, Work In Process Calculation

That part of a manufacturer's inventory that is in the production process and has not yet been completed and transferred to the finished goods inventory. This account contains the cost of the direct material, direct labor, and factory overhead placed into the products on the factory floor. A manufacturer must disclose in its financial statements the cost of its work-in-process as well as the cost of finished goods and materials on hand.

What does a Inventories, Work In Process of $0.21 Mil mean?
Alpha Teknova (TKNO) has a Inventories, Work In Process of $0.21 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Work in progress is the portion of inventory containing goods that are unfinished. View historical data on Alpha Teknova and its competitors.
Is Alpha Teknova's Inventories, Work In Process too high?
Alpha Teknova's current Inventories, Work In Process is $0.21 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 Inventories, Work In Process compare to AKBA and ORGO?
Alpha Teknova's Inventories, Work In Process of $0.21 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 Inventories, Work In Process for a Drug Manufacturers company?
A good Inventories, Work In Process depends on the Drug Manufacturers industry context. However, Inventories, Work In Process 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 Inventories, Work In Process mean?
A high Inventories, Work In Process can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Work in progress is the portion of inventory containing goods that are unfinished. View historical data on Alpha Teknova and its competitors. Alpha Teknova's current Inventories, Work In Process is $0.21 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 Inventories, Work In Process is $0.21 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 Inventories, Work In Process calculated?
Inventories, Work In Process is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alpha Teknova (TKNO), the current Inventories, Work In Process is $0.21 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:

  • Inventories, Work In Process: $0.21 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.
63GF Score

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