Alpha Teknova Stock Analysis

TKNO Stock  USD 2.00  0.13  6.10%   
Below is the normalized historical share price chart for Alpha Teknova extending back to June 25, 2021. This chart has been adjusted for all splits and dividends and is plotted against all major global economic recessions. As of today, the current price of Alpha Teknova stands at 2.00, as last reported on the 15th of February 2026, with the highest price reaching 2.23 and the lowest price hitting 1.98 during the day.
IPO Date
25th of June 2021
200 Day MA
4.8066
50 Day MA
3.7092
Beta
0.411
 
Covid
 
Interest Hikes
Alpha Teknova holds a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.272. At this time, Alpha Teknova's Net Debt is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 15th of February 2026, Short and Long Term Debt is likely to grow to about 4.9 M, while Short and Long Term Debt Total is likely to drop about 25.3 M. With a high degree of financial leverage come high-interest payments, which usually reduce Alpha Teknova's Earnings Per Share (EPS).

Asset vs Debt

Equity vs Debt

Alpha Teknova's liquidity is one of the most fundamental aspects of both its future profitability and its ability to meet different types of ongoing financial obligations. Alpha Teknova's cash, liquid assets, total liabilities, and shareholder equity can be utilized to evaluate how much leverage the Company is using to sustain its current operations. For traders, higher-leverage indicators usually imply a higher risk to shareholders. In addition, it helps Alpha Stock's retail investors understand whether an upcoming fall or rise in the market will negatively affect Alpha Teknova's stakeholders.
For many companies, including Alpha Teknova, marketable securities, inventories, and receivables are the most common assets that could be converted to cash. However, for Alpha Teknova, the most critical issue when managing liquidity is ensuring that current assets are properly aligned with current liabilities. If they are not, Alpha Teknova's management will need to obtain alternative financing to ensure there are always enough cash equivalents on the balance sheet to meet obligations.
Price Book
1.481
Enterprise Value Ebitda
(6.23)
Price Sales
2.6898
Shares Float
10.4 M
Wall Street Target Price
9
At this time, Alpha Teknova's Common Stock Shares Outstanding is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 15th of February 2026, Other Stockholder Equity is likely to grow to about 242.6 M, while Total Stockholder Equity is likely to drop about 88.2 M. . At this time, Alpha Teknova's Price To Sales Ratio is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 15th of February 2026, Price Earnings To Growth Ratio is likely to grow to 0.27, while Price Earnings Ratio is likely to drop (13.79).
Alpha Teknova is undervalued with Real Value of 3.73 and Target Price of 9.0. The main objective of Alpha Teknova stock analysis is to determine its intrinsic value, which is an estimate of what Alpha Teknova is worth, separate from its market price. There are two main types of Alpha Teknova's stock analysis: fundamental analysis and technical analysis.
The Alpha Teknova stock is traded in the USA on NASDAQ Exchange, with the market opening at 09:30:00 and closing at 16:00:00 every Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri except for officially observed holidays in the USA. Alpha Teknova is usually not traded on Labour Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year 's Day, Dr . Martin Luther King Jr 's Birthday, Washington 's Birthday, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Holiday, Independence Day ( substitute day ), Independence Day. Alpha Stock trading window is adjusted to America/New York timezone.
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Alpha Stock Analysis Notes

About 84.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The company has price-to-book ratio of 1.48. Typically companies with comparable Price to Book (P/B) are able to outperform the market in the long run. Alpha Teknova recorded a loss per share of 0.33. The entity had not issued any dividends in recent years. Alpha Teknova, Inc. provides critical reagents for life sciences market in the United States and internationally. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Hollister, California. Alpha Teknova operates under Drug ManufacturersSpecialty Generic classification in the United States and is traded on NASDAQ Exchange. It employs 237 people. To find out more about Alpha Teknova contact Stephen Gunstream at 831 637 1100 or learn more at https://www.teknova.com.

Alpha Teknova Quarterly Total Revenue

10.45 Million

Alpha Teknova Investment Alerts

Alpha Teknova generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days
Alpha Teknova has high historical volatility and very poor performance
Alpha Teknova has high likelihood to experience some financial distress in the next 2 years
The company reported the previous year's revenue of 37.74 M. Net Loss for the year was (26.75 M) with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 12.32 M.
Alpha Teknova currently holds about 64.73 M in cash with (12.39 M) of positive cash flow from operations. This results in cash-per-share (CPS) ratio of 2.3, which can makes it an attractive takeover target, given it will continue generating positive cash flow.
Alpha Teknova has a frail financial position based on the latest SEC disclosures
Over 84.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors
Latest headline from news.google.com: Alpha Teknova Stock Price Down 4 percent - Heres What Happened - MarketBeat

Alpha Largest EPS Surprises

Earnings surprises can significantly impact Alpha Teknova's stock price both in the short term and over time. Negative earnings surprises usually result in a price decline. However, it has been seen that positive earnings surprises lead to an immediate rise in a stock's price and a gradual increase over time. This is why we often hear news about some companies beating earning projections. Financial analysts spend a large amount of time predicting earnings per share (EPS) along with other important future indicators. Many analysts use forecasting models, management guidance, and additional fundamental information to derive an EPS estimate.
Reported
Fiscal Date
Estimated EPS
Reported EPS
Surprise
2021-06-25
2021-03-31-0.04-0.030.0125 
2025-11-06
2025-09-30-0.1-0.080.0220 
2025-05-09
2025-03-31-0.11-0.090.0218 
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Alpha Stock Institutional Investors

Shares
State Street Corp2025-06-30
140.1 K
Bank Of New York Mellon Corp2025-06-30
115.7 K
Morgan Stanley - Brokerage Accounts2025-06-30
115 K
Northern Trust Corp2025-06-30
99.6 K
Renaissance Technologies Corp2025-06-30
98.4 K
Marshall Wace Asset Management Ltd2025-06-30
90 K
Divisadero Street Capital Management, Lp2025-06-30
78.9 K
Bridgeway Capital Management, Llc2025-06-30
75 K
Two Sigma Investments Llc2025-06-30
70.5 K
Ubs Group Ag2025-06-30
1.6 M
Balyasny Asset Management Llc2025-06-30
M
Note, although Alpha Teknova's institutional investors appear to be way more sophisticated than retail investors, it remains unclear if professional active investment managers can reliably enhance risk-adjusted returns by an amount that exceeds fees and expenses.

Alpha Market Capitalization

The company currently falls under 'Small-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 107.06 M.

Alpha Profitablity

The company has Profit Margin (PM) of (0.46) %, which may suggest that it does not properly executes on its current pricing strategies or is unable to control all of the operational costs. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows Operating Margin (OM) of (0.38) %, which suggests for every $100 dollars of sales, it generated a net operating loss of $0.38.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Return On Tangible Assets(0.29)(0.31)
Return On Capital Employed(0.28)(0.29)
Return On Assets(0.26)(0.27)
Return On Equity(0.37)(0.39)

Management Efficiency

Alpha Teknova has return on total asset (ROA) of (0.0971) % which means that it has lost $0.0971 on every $100 spent on assets. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows a return on stockholder's equity (ROE) of (0.2279) %, meaning that it created substantial loss on money invested by shareholders. Alpha Teknova's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Alpha Teknova manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. As of the 15th of February 2026, Return On Tangible Assets is likely to drop to -0.31. In addition to that, Return On Capital Employed is likely to drop to -0.29. At this time, Alpha Teknova's Net Tangible Assets are very stable compared to the past year. As of the 15th of February 2026, Other Assets is likely to grow to about 217.3 K, while Total Assets are likely to drop about 126.1 M.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Book Value Per Share 1.59  2.17 
Tangible Book Value Per Share 1.33  1.39 
Enterprise Value Over EBITDA(19.17)(20.13)
Price Book Value Ratio 5.45  5.18 
Enterprise Value Multiple(19.17)(20.13)
Price Fair Value 5.45  5.18 
Enterprise Value375.1 M333.4 M
Leadership effectiveness at Alpha Teknova is a strong indicator of its financial stability. We analyze various metrics to provide insights into the stock's investment viability.
Operating Margin
(0.38)
Profit Margin
(0.46)
Beta
0.411
Return On Assets
(0.1)
Return On Equity
(0.23)

Technical Drivers

As of the 15th of February 2026, Alpha Teknova shows the Standard Deviation of 4.02, risk adjusted performance of (0.23), and Mean Deviation of 3.0. In respect to fundamental indicators, the technical analysis model gives you tools to check existing technical drivers of Alpha Teknova, as well as the relationship between them.

Alpha Teknova Price Movement Analysis

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Alpha Teknova Insider Trading Activities

Some recent studies suggest that insider trading raises the cost of capital for securities issuers and decreases overall economic growth. Trading by specific Alpha Teknova insiders, such as employees or executives, is commonly permitted as long as it does not rely on Alpha Teknova's material information that is not in the public domain. Local jurisdictions usually require such trading to be reported in order to monitor insider transactions. In many U.S. states, trading conducted by corporate officers, key employees, directors, or significant shareholders must be reported to the regulator or publicly disclosed, usually within a few business days of the trade. In these cases Alpha Teknova insiders are required to file a Form 4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when buying or selling shares of their own companies.

Alpha Teknova Outstanding Bonds

Alpha Teknova issues bonds to finance its operations. Corporate bonds make up one of the largest components of the U.S. bond market, which is considered the world's largest securities market. Alpha Teknova uses the proceeds from bond sales for a wide variety of purposes, including financing ongoing mergers and acquisitions, buying new equipment, investing in research and development, buying back their own stock, paying dividends to shareholders, and even refinancing existing debt. Most Alpha bonds can be classified according to their maturity, which is the date when Alpha Teknova has to pay back the principal to investors. Maturities can be short-term, medium-term, or long-term (more than ten years). Longer-term bonds usually offer higher interest rates but may entail additional risks.

Alpha Teknova Predictive Daily Indicators

Alpha Teknova intraday indicators are useful technical analysis tools used by many experienced traders. Just like the conventional technical analysis, daily indicators help intraday investors to analyze the price movement with the timing of Alpha Teknova stock daily movement. By combining multiple daily indicators into a single trading strategy, you can limit your risk while still earning strong returns on your managed positions.

Alpha Teknova Forecast Models

Alpha Teknova's time-series forecasting models are one of many Alpha Teknova's stock analysis techniques aimed at predicting future share value based on previously observed values. Time-series forecasting models ae widely used for non-stationary data. Non-stationary data are called the data whose statistical properties e.g. the mean and standard deviation are not constant over time but instead, these metrics vary over time. These non-stationary Alpha Teknova's historical data is usually called time-series. Some empirical experimentation suggests that the statistical forecasting models outperform the models based exclusively on fundamental analysis to predict the direction of the market movement and maximize returns from investment trading.

Alpha Teknova Bond Ratings

Alpha Teknova financial ratings play a critical role in determining how much Alpha Teknova have to pay to access credit markets, i.e., the amount of interest on their issued debt. The threshold between investment-grade and speculative-grade ratings has important market implications for Alpha Teknova's borrowing costs.
Piotroski F Score
3
FrailView
Beneish M Score
(2.60)
Unlikely ManipulatorView

Alpha Teknova Debt to Cash Allocation

As Alpha Teknova follows its natural business cycle, the capital allocation decisions will not magically go away. Alpha Teknova's decision-makers have to determine if most of the cash flows will be poured back into or reinvested in the business, reserved for other projects beyond operational needs, or paid back to stakeholders and investors.
Alpha Teknova currently holds 30.17 M in liabilities with Debt to Equity (D/E) ratio of 0.27, which may suggest the company is not taking enough advantage from borrowing. Alpha Teknova has a current ratio of 6.62, suggesting that it is liquid enough and is able to pay its financial obligations when due. Note, when we think about Alpha Teknova's use of debt, we should always consider it together with its cash and equity.

Alpha Teknova Total Assets Over Time

Alpha Teknova Assets Financed by Debt

The debt-to-assets ratio shows the degree to which Alpha Teknova uses debt to finance its assets. It includes both long-term and short-term borrowings maturing within one year. It also includes both tangible and intangible assets, such as goodwill.

Alpha Teknova Debt Ratio

    
  14.0   
It appears that most of the Alpha Teknova's assets are financed through equity. Typically, companies with high debt-to-asset ratios are said to be highly leveraged. The higher the ratio, the greater risk will be associated with the Alpha Teknova's operation. In addition, a high debt-to-assets ratio may indicate a low borrowing capacity of Alpha Teknova, which in turn will lower the firm's financial flexibility.

Alpha Teknova Corporate Bonds Issued

Alpha Short Long Term Debt Total

Short Long Term Debt Total

25.31 Million

At this time, Alpha Teknova's Short and Long Term Debt Total is very stable compared to the past year.

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Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Pretax Profit Margin(0.82)(0.86)
Operating Profit Margin(0.80)(0.84)
Net Loss(0.81)(0.86)
Gross Profit Margin 0.22  0.43 

Current Alpha Analysis - Recommendations

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. Alpha analyst recommendations are determined by taking all analyst recommendations and averaging them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell or Sell. There is no one specific way to measure analysis performance other than comparing it to the past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Alpha analyst consensus and target price projections should be used in combination with other traditional techniques such as stock price forecasting, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
Target PriceConsensus# of Analysts
9.0Strong Buy5Odds
Alpha Teknova current and past analyst recommendations published by a number of research institutions as well as average analyst consensus.
Most Alpha analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to helps potential investors understand Alpha stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching public financial statements of Alpha Teknova, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to Alpha conference calls.
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Alpha Stock Analysis Indicators

Alpha Teknova stock analysis indicators help investors evaluate how Alpha Teknova stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing and determine when trading Alpha Teknova shares will generate the highest return on investment. By understating and applying Alpha Teknova stock analysis, traders can identify Alpha Teknova position entry and exit signals to maximize returns.
Begin Period Cash Flow28.5 M
Long Term Debt9.4 M
Common Stock Shares Outstanding46.7 M
Total Stockholder Equity82.4 M
Total Cashflows From Investing Activities-27.3 M
Tax Provision-88 K
Property Plant And Equipment Net61.5 M
Cash And Short Term Investments30.4 M
Cash3.7 M
Accounts Payable825 K
Net Debt26.5 M
50 Day M A3.7092
Total Current Liabilities11.2 M
Other Operating Expenses63.9 M
Non Current Assets Total76 M
Non Currrent Assets Other1.4 M
Stock Based Compensation3.7 M
When determining whether Alpha Teknova offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Alpha Teknova's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Alpha Teknova Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Alpha Teknova Stock:
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Will Biotechnology sector continue expanding? Could Alpha diversify its offerings? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Alpha Teknova. If investors know Alpha will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. Accurate valuation requires analyzing both current fundamentals and future growth trajectories. Every Alpha Teknova data point contributes insight, yet successful analysis hinges on identifying the most consequential variables.
Earnings Share
(0.33)
Revenue Per Share
0.745
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.092
Return On Assets
(0.1)
Return On Equity
(0.23)
Understanding Alpha Teknova requires distinguishing between market price and book value, where the latter reflects Alpha's accounting equity. The concept of intrinsic value - what Alpha Teknova's is actually worth based on fundamentals - guides informed investors toward better entry and exit points. Seasoned market participants apply comprehensive analytical frameworks to derive fundamental worth and identify mispriced opportunities. Market sentiment, economic cycles, and investor behavior can push Alpha Teknova's price substantially above or below its fundamental value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Alpha Teknova's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Alpha Teknova is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. In contrast, Alpha Teknova's trading price reflects the actual exchange value where willing buyers and sellers reach mutual agreement.