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TELOS CORPORATION (TLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:TLS - US87969B1017 - Common Stock

6.24 USD
+0.06 (+0.97%)
Last: 9/2/2025, 12:18:57 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Overall TLS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated TLS against 280 industry peers in the Software industry. While TLS seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. TLS is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year TLS has reported negative net income.
In the past year TLS has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
TLS had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In multiple years TLS reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
TLS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTLS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20M -40M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -33.63%, TLS is not doing good in the industry: 76.79% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Equity value of -46.87%, TLS is not doing good in the industry: 69.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -33.63%
ROE -46.87%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-24.06%
ROA(5y)-17.75%
ROE(3y)-31.31%
ROE(5y)-23.3%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
TLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTLS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

TLS has a worse Gross Margin (37.01%) than 77.14% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TLS has grown nicely.
TLS does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 37.01%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.16%
GM growth 5Y2.25%
TLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

TLS does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, TLS has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, TLS has more shares outstanding
TLS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
TLS Yearly Shares OutstandingTLS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
TLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTLS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.10 indicates that TLS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
TLS has a Altman-Z score of 3.10. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TLS outperforms 58.93% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that TLS is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.06, TLS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.1
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC11.25%
TLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTLS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M

2.3 Liquidity

TLS has a Current Ratio of 2.65. This indicates that TLS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of TLS (2.65) is better than 73.57% of its industry peers.
TLS has a Quick Ratio of 2.55. This indicates that TLS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
TLS has a Quick ratio of 2.55. This is in the better half of the industry: TLS outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.65
Quick Ratio 2.55
TLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTLS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 39.39% over the past year.
The Revenue for TLS has decreased by -13.76% in the past year. This is quite bad
TLS shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -7.42% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.39%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.76%
Revenue growth 3Y-23.56%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.42%
Sales Q2Q%26.21%

3.2 Future

TLS is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 46.94% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 35.39% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
EPS Next Y91.04%
EPS Next 2Y48.86%
EPS Next 3Y46.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year47.56%
Revenue Next 2Y36.46%
Revenue Next 3Y35.39%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
TLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTLS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
TLS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTLS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.2 -0.2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for TLS. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 93.26, which means the current valuation is very expensive for TLS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of TLS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: TLS is more expensive than 60.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.76. TLS is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 93.26
TLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
TLS Per share dataTLS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1 1.5

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
TLS's earnings are expected to grow with 46.94% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y48.86%
EPS Next 3Y46.94%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

TLS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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TELOS CORPORATION

NASDAQ:TLS (9/2/2025, 12:18:57 PM)

6.24

+0.06 (+0.97%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)08-11 2025-08-11/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10/bmo
Inst Owners52.97%
Inst Owner Change-4.05%
Ins Owners14.83%
Ins Owner Change2.04%
Market Cap453.65M
Analysts76
Price Target5.46 (-12.5%)
Short Float %4.21%
Short Ratio1.28
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)43%
Min EPS beat(2)42.04%
Max EPS beat(2)43.96%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)42.53%
Min EPS beat(4)29.45%
Max EPS beat(4)54.69%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)38.6%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)125.91%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)118.73%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.86%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)5.99%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.91%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.99%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)7.89%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.54%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)6.04%
PT rev (1m)38.96%
PT rev (3m)11.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)134.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)161.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)81.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)81.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)16.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)14.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)8.87%
Revenue NY rev (3m)9.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 93.26
P/S 3.89
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 3.83
P/tB 6.58
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.2
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.07
Fwd EY1.07%
FCF(TTM)-0.22
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.06
OCFYN/A
SpS1.61
BVpS1.63
TBVpS0.95
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -33.63%
ROE -46.87%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 37.01%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-24.06%
ROA(5y)-17.75%
ROE(3y)-31.31%
ROE(5y)-23.3%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.16%
GM growth 5Y2.25%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 116.61%
Cap/Sales 10.08%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.65
Quick Ratio 2.55
Altman-Z 3.1
F-Score4
WACC11.25%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)171.01%
Cap/Depr(5y)177.36%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.85%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)39.39%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%66.67%
EPS Next Y91.04%
EPS Next 2Y48.86%
EPS Next 3Y46.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.76%
Revenue growth 3Y-23.56%
Revenue growth 5Y-7.42%
Sales Q2Q%26.21%
Revenue Next Year47.56%
Revenue Next 2Y36.46%
Revenue Next 3Y35.39%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-33.43%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year92.83%
EBIT Next 3Y53.03%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-33.25%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-208.92%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A