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TELOS CORPORATION (TLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:TLS - Nasdaq - US87969B1017 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

3.16  -0.03 (-0.94%)

After market: 3.16 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, TLS scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. TLS was compared to 284 industry peers in the Software industry. TLS scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. While showing a medium growth rate, TLS is valued expensive at the moment.


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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.
In the past 5 years TLS reported 4 times negative net income.
Of the past 5 years TLS 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 0 -20M -40M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -30.16%, TLS is not doing good in the industry: 78.26% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
TLS's Return On Equity of -38.75% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. TLS is outperformed by 65.58% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -30.16%
ROE -38.75%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-18.83%
ROA(5y)-12.76%
ROE(3y)-25.51%
ROE(5y)N/A
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 0 10 -10 20 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

The Gross Margin of TLS (35.16%) is worse than 80.07% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TLS has remained more or less at the same level.
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 35.16%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.64%
GM growth 5Y-1.1%
TLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTLS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0 20 -20

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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.
TLS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for TLS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
TLS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
TLS Yearly Shares OutstandingTLS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 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 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.47, we must say that TLS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
TLS has a worse Altman-Z score (1.47) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that TLS is not too dependend on debt financing.
TLS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.06. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TLS outperforms 55.07% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.47
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC13.78%
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 0 100M -100M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.64 indicates that TLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
TLS has a Current ratio of 3.64. This is amongst the best in the industry. TLS outperforms 80.80% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.59 indicates that TLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
TLS's Quick ratio of 3.59 is amongst the best of the industry. TLS outperforms 80.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.64
Quick Ratio 3.59
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 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for TLS have decreased strongly by -300.00% in the last year.
TLS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -18.92%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.05% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-300%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-42.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.86%
Revenue growth 5Y1.05%
Sales Q2Q%-34.28%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, TLS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 38.81% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 18.60% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-56.51%
EPS Next 2Y18.59%
EPS Next 3Y31.3%
EPS Next 5Y38.81%
Revenue Next Year-21.33%
Revenue Next 2Y4.31%
Revenue Next 3Y14%
Revenue Next 5Y18.6%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 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.
Also next year TLS is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
TLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTLS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40

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

A more expensive valuation may be justified as TLS's earnings are expected to grow with 31.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y18.59%
EPS Next 3Y31.3%

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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 (2/21/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 3.16 0 (0%)

3.16

-0.03 (-0.94%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)11-12 2024-11-12/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-13 2025-03-13/amc
Inst Owners63.09%
Inst Owner Change-93.16%
Ins Owners13.37%
Ins Owner Change-0.1%
Market Cap228.72M
Analysts76
Price Target5.51 (74.37%)
Short Float %3.98%
Short Ratio6.78
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)32.12%
Min EPS beat(2)29.45%
Max EPS beat(2)34.8%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)29.88%
Min EPS beat(4)25.49%
Max EPS beat(4)34.8%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)119.22%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)147.1%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)144.91%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)4.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)6.66%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)9.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)26.78%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)9.15%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)7.93%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)5.9%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)20.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.44%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.86
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 1.77
P/tB 2.79
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-0.36
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.14
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.32
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.14
OCFYN/A
SpS1.7
BVpS1.79
TBVpS1.13
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -30.16%
ROE -38.75%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 35.16%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-18.83%
ROA(5y)-12.76%
ROE(3y)-25.51%
ROE(5y)N/A
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 3Y1.64%
GM growth 5Y-1.1%
F-Score1
Asset Turnover0.74
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 101.57%
Cap/Sales 10.29%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.64
Quick Ratio 3.59
Altman-Z 1.47
F-Score1
WACC13.78%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)210.48%
Cap/Depr(5y)180.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.13%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-300%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-42.86%
EPS Next Y-56.51%
EPS Next 2Y18.59%
EPS Next 3Y31.3%
EPS Next 5Y38.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-6.86%
Revenue growth 5Y1.05%
Sales Q2Q%-34.28%
Revenue Next Year-21.33%
Revenue Next 2Y4.31%
Revenue Next 3Y14%
Revenue Next 5Y18.6%
EBIT growth 1Y17.36%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year22.27%
EBIT Next 3Y43.2%
EBIT Next 5Y47.06%
FCF growth 1Y-762.35%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-158.98%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-24.03%