TLS
BEARISH
$4.39
Live
Telos Corporation · NASDAQ
Target $7.0
(+59.5%)
$1.83
52W Range
$8.36
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 21, 2026
Market cap
$339.15M
P/E
N/A
ROE
-32.8%
Profit margin
-22.2%
Debt/Equity
0.08
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
Telos Corporation exhibits a critical divergence between explosive top-line growth and deteriorating fundamental health, evidenced by a weak Piotroski F-Score of 2/9. While YoY revenue growth of 77.4% is impressive, the company remains unprofitable with a -22.17% profit margin and negative ROE. This fundamental weakness is compounded by a strong bearish insider signal, with the CEO, CFO, and General Counsel all selling significant positions. Despite a positive analyst target price of $7.00, the deterministic health metrics and insider activity suggest high risk.
Key Strengths
Exceptional YoY revenue growth of 77.40%
Strong liquidity position with a Current Ratio of 2.57
Very low leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08
Consistent history of beating quarterly earnings estimates
Healthy Gross Margin of 42.29%
Key Risks
Weak financial health indicated by Piotroski F-Score of 2/9
Persistent negative profitability (Profit Margin -22.17%)
Aggressive insider selling by top executives (CEO, CFO, GC)
Severe long-term price erosion (5Y Change: -86.8%)
Lack of positive net income to support valuation
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$5.1
+16.2% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
33
Weak
40
80
20
25
0
AI Verdict
High-risk growth play with failing fundamentals
Key drivers: Revenue growth, Piotroski F-Score, Insider selling, Negative margins
Confidence
90%
Value
40/100
Forward P/E of 17.22 suggests expected profitability, but current Graham Number is unavailable due to negative earnings.
Positives
- Reasonable Price/Sales ratio of 2.06
Watchpoints
- No P/E due to lack of earnings
- Price/Book of 3.33 is elevated for a non-profitable firm
Future
80/100
Growth rates are the primary bullish driver for the stock.
Positives
- Massive 77% YoY and Q/Q revenue growth
- Strong earnings surprise track record
Watchpoints
- Uncertainty in converting revenue to net profit
Past
20/100
Long-term trend is overwhelmingly bearish despite short-term volatility.
Positives
- Recent 1Y recovery of +74.9%
Watchpoints
- Catastrophic 5Y return of -86.8%
Health
25/100
Low debt prevents immediate bankruptcy risk, but operational health is poor.
Positives
- Low Debt/Equity
- Strong Current Ratio
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 2/9 indicates severe fundamental weakness
- Negative ROE and ROA
Dividend
0/100
Company is in a growth/burn phase; no yield available.
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend paid
- 0/100 dividend strength
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$4.39
Analyst Target
$7.0
Upside/Downside
+59.5%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for TLS and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-20
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TLS
Telos Corporation
Primary
|
-86.8% | +113.1% | +74.9% | -38.2% | +1.4% | +7.9% |
|
RMNI
Rimini Street, Inc.
Peer
|
-54.2% | -7.7% | +19.2% | -16.0% | +14.8% | +14.1% |
|
API
Agora, Inc.
Peer
|
-94.3% | +22.4% | -27.2% | +1.3% | -10.3% | -11.8% |
|
SPT
Sprout Social, Inc.
Peer
|
-90.8% | -89.8% | -71.9% | -47.5% | -2.3% | +10.6% |
|
TTGT
TechTarget, Inc.
Peer
|
-93.3% | -85.9% | -31.6% | -12.2% | +28.5% | +23.0% |
TLS
Telos Corporation
Primary
5Y
-86.8%
3Y
+113.1%
1Y
+74.9%
6M
-38.2%
1M
+1.4%
1W
+7.9%
RMN
Rimini Street, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-54.2%
3Y
-7.7%
1Y
+19.2%
6M
-16.0%
1M
+14.8%
1W
+14.1%
API
Agora, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-94.3%
3Y
+22.4%
1Y
-27.2%
6M
+1.3%
1M
-10.3%
1W
-11.8%
SPT
Sprout Social, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-90.8%
3Y
-89.8%
1Y
-71.9%
6M
-47.5%
1M
-2.3%
1W
+10.6%
TTG
TechTarget, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-93.3%
3Y
-85.9%
1Y
-31.6%
6M
-12.2%
1M
+28.5%
1W
+23.0%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
17.22
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
3.33
P/S Ratio
2.06
EV/Revenue
1.7
EV/EBITDA
-13.47
Market Cap
$339.15M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-22.18%
Operating Margin
-6.62%
Gross Margin
42.29%
ROE
-32.76%
ROA
-10.26%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+77.4%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+77.37%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.08
Low debt
Current Ratio
2.57
Strong
Quick Ratio
1.91
Excellent
Cash/Share
$0.72
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.0B
Gross Margin
35.0%
Op. Margin
-7.7%
Net Margin
-34.9%
Total Assets
$0.1B
Liabilities
$0.0B
Equity
$0.1B
Debt/Equity
0.46x
Operating CF
$0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$0.0B
FCF Yield
79%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-11
$N/A
2026-03-16
$0.06
+166.7% surprise
2025-11-10
$0.09
+1700.0% surprise
2025-08-11
$-0.03
+50.0% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing TLS against 490 companies in the Technology sector
(40 bullish, 167 neutral, 283 bearish)
Return on Equity (ROE)
-32.76%
This Stock
vs
-34.81%
Sector Avg
-5.9%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
-22.18%
This Stock
vs
-12.62%
Sector Avg
+75.7%
(Superior)
Debt to Equity
0.08
This Stock
vs
0.71
Sector Avg
-88.2%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
77.4%
This Stock
vs
5058.57%
Sector Avg
-98.5%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
2.57
This Stock
vs
3.77
Sector Avg
-31.8%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TLS
Telos Corporation
|
BEARISH | $339.15M | - | -32.8% | -22.2% | $4.39 | |
|
RMNI
Rimini Street, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $341.32M | 9.54 | -% | 8.8% | $3.72 | Compare |
|
API
Agora, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $344.03M | 9.57 | 1.7% | 6.8% | $3.83 | Compare |
|
SPT
Sprout Social, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $331.66M | - | -23.4% | -9.5% | $5.52 | Compare |
|
TTGT
TechTarget, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $352.07M | - | -93.1% | -207.1% | $4.87 | Compare |
TLS
Telos Corporation
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$339M
P/E
-
ROE
-32.8%
Price
$4.39
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | DOCKERY DERRICK D. | Director | Sale | 4,100 | $17,138 |
| 2026-03-18 | WOOD JOHN B. | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 214,054 | - |
| 2026-03-18 | GRIFFIN MARK D | Officer | Stock Award | 113,716 | - |
| 2026-03-18 | BENDZA GARY MARK | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 109,703 | - |
| 2026-03-18 | ROBBINS EDWARD HUTCHINSON JR | General Counsel | Sale | 101,623 | $408,154 |
| 2026-03-18 | ROBBINS EDWARD HUTCHINSON JR | General Counsel | Stock Award | 103,014 | - |
| 2026-03-18 | HILL DONNA K. | Officer | Stock Award | 39,243 | - |
| 2026-03-18 | COOKE MALCOLM G. | Chief Technology Officer | Stock Award | 42,811 | - |
| 2026-03-18 | TERRERI DONALD JOSEPH | Officer | Stock Award | 24,973 | - |
| 2026-02-02 | WOOD JOHN B. | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 967,256 | - |
| 2026-02-02 | GRIFFIN MARK D | Officer | Stock Award | 379,920 | - |
| 2026-02-02 | BENDZA GARY MARK | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 483,018 | - |
| 2026-02-02 | ROBBINS EDWARD HUTCHINSON JR | General Counsel | Stock Award | 270,386 | - |
| 2026-02-02 | HILL DONNA K. | Officer | Stock Award | 17,051 | - |
| 2026-02-02 | COOKE MALCOLM G. | Chief Technology Officer | Stock Award | 18,806 | - |
DOCKERY DERRICK D.
Director
2026-03-19
4,100 shares
·
$17,138
WOOD JOHN B.
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-18
214,054 shares
GRIFFIN MARK D
Officer
2026-03-18
113,716 shares
BENDZA GARY MARK
Chief Financial Officer
2026-03-18
109,703 shares
ROBBINS EDWARD HUTCHINSON JR
General Counsel
2026-03-18
101,623 shares
·
$408,154
ROBBINS EDWARD HUTCHINSON JR
General Counsel
2026-03-18
103,014 shares
HILL DONNA K.
Officer
2026-03-18
39,243 shares
COOKE MALCOLM G.
Chief Technology Officer
2026-03-18
42,811 shares
TERRERI DONALD JOSEPH
Officer
2026-03-18
24,973 shares
WOOD JOHN B.
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-02
967,256 shares
GRIFFIN MARK D
Officer
2026-02-02
379,920 shares
BENDZA GARY MARK
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-02
483,018 shares
ROBBINS EDWARD HUTCHINSON JR
General Counsel
2026-02-02
270,386 shares
HILL DONNA K.
Officer
2026-02-02
17,051 shares
COOKE MALCOLM G.
Chief Technology Officer
2026-02-02
18,806 shares
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SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
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10-K
8-K
10-Q
8-K
10-Q
8-K
8-K
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Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
NONE
5 analysts
Wedbush
2026-03-18
Outperform
Outperform
BMO Capital
2026-03-17
Market Perform
Market Perform
Wedbush
2026-03-17
Outperform
Outperform
DA Davidson
2025-11-11
Neutral
Neutral
B. Riley Securities
2025-11-11
Buy
Buy
Wedbush
2025-11-11
Outperform
Outperform
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