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Why TLS Stock dropped -2.12% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$5.78 -2.12% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $5.75
Telos Corporation (TLS) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 60/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.
ROARABLE C- • HOLD / WATCH
Cap $432.0M
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Is TLS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
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As of 2026-11-01, Telos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $5.78 (-2.12% 1D, market cap $432.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, TLS ranks #250 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does TLS compare to GRVY and IA in the Technology sector?
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Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), TLS carries a Roarable C- (60/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 37.0%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, GRVY (GRAVITY Co. Ltd. American Depository Shares) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $470.1M) and IA (Innovative Solutions and Support Inc.) posts a B+ grade (77/100 RQD, P/E 24.8x, ROIC 19.4%, cap $387.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, IA leads on earnings multiple (24.8x) while IA leads on capital efficiency (19.4% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for TLS?
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Per TLS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000320121), Telos Corporation generated $164.8M in revenue (+52.2% YoY), -$36.5M in net income, and $29.4M in free cash flow against $139.9M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $5.75 (-0.57%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 12/20 (C-) • 17.9% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 60/100 (C-) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+0.4% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 53.5% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk B-
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+0.9% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for TLS)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (60/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY TLS SCORES 60/100 (C-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+14/20 pts (23% of score)
Altman Z-Score 2.99 (WATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 7/9
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+14/20 pts (23% of score)
FRED Regime × Technicals: 44% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 63.4 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning9/20 pts (-11 pt drag)
Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-11 pts vs max)
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade C-$4.63-13.4% Next Q
52
Q2 (-2Q)Grade C$4.01+21.4% Next Q
55
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C$4.87+18.7% Next Q
57
CurrentGrade C-$5.78+0.4% Hist 90D α
60
Trajectory: C- (52) → C- (60)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the TLS Bull Thesis Could Fail
Even with a 60/100 (C-) score, TLS faces multiple-compression risk if current valuation multiples re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1
Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2
Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-0.96% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 34.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.
⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3
Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($4.49) or 200D SMA ($4.53) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($5.83) toward Bear Floor ($4.55).
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Why TLS Stock dropped -2.12% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Telos Corporation (TLS) dropped -2.12% to $5.78, trading at 44% of its 52-week range ($3.79 – $8.36). Solid 37% profit margin (-35% return on capital), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 44% of its 52-week range ($3.79 – $8.36) with RSI-14 at 63.4 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±12.5% around $5.78 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable C- (Hold) backed by 37% gross margin and $29.4M annual free cash flow.
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TLS // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +35.36%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-10-30O $5.67H $5.87L $5.33C $5.78VOL 1.22M
RES: $5.98SUP: $3.98SMA50: $4.49SMA200: $4.53
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TLS Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. +52.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (TLS)
Technology Rank #250 of 714
⚔️ GRVY vs TLS Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (TLS vs. GRVY, IA, RZAI, CINT)
Industry: EDP Services (163 Tracked Issuers)Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Telos Corporation (TLS) ranks #250 by composite RQD confidence (60/100, grade C-) and #423 by equity capitalization ($432.0M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, IA leads on earnings valuation at 24.8x trailing P/E, while IA leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 19.4% ROIC and 48.1% gross margin. IA currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 77/100 (B+) compared with TLS at 60/100 (C-).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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| TLS
ACTIVE
Telos Corporation | C- | 60/100 | — | 37.0% | -35.0% | -2.12% | $432.0M | Benchmark Subject |
| GRVY GRAVITY Co. Ltd. American Depository Shares | D+ | 52/100 | — | — | — | +1.29% | $470.1M | /grvy-vs-tls → |
| IA Innovative Solutions and Support Inc. | B+ | 77/100 | 24.8x | 48.1% | 19.4% | +4.34% | $387.3M | /ia-vs-tls → |
| RZAI Roze AI Inc. | D | 48/100 | — | — | — | -11.56% | $485.2M | /rzai-vs-tls → |
| CINT CI&T Inc (Class A) | D | 49/100 | — | — | — | -3.25% | $384.1M | /cint-vs-tls → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000320121In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Telos Corporation (TLS) reported GAAP revenue of $164.8M (+52.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $108.3M , and +13.4% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$36.5M, operating cash flow of $30.2M, and free cash flow of $29.4M (+204.4% YoY). On the balance sheet, TLS closed FY2025 with $139.9M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.99, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $164.8M | -$36.5M | $30.2M | $29.4M | $139.9M | — |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $108.3M | -$52.5M | -$25.9M | -$28.2M | $158.2M | — |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $145.4M | -$34.4M | $1.6M | $1.6M | — | — |
3. TLS Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs TLS stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-01, Telos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 60/100 at a spot price of $5.78 (-2.12% 1D, market cap $432.0M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 12/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 9/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 14/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 11/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, TLS ranks #250 in composite RQD confidence.
How does TLS compare to GRVY and IA in the Technology sector?
Within the Technology sector (EDP Services), TLS carries a Roarable C- (60/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 37.0%, and ROIC of -35.0%. By comparison, GRVY (GRAVITY Co. Ltd. American Depository Shares) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC —, cap $470.1M) and IA (Innovative Solutions and Support Inc.) posts a B+ grade (77/100 RQD, P/E 24.8x, ROIC 19.4%, cap $387.3M). Among the 5-stock peer group, IA leads on earnings multiple (24.8x) while IA leads on capital efficiency (19.4% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for TLS?
Per TLS's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000320121), Telos Corporation generated $164.8M in revenue (+52.2% YoY), -$36.5M in net income, and $29.4M in free cash flow against $139.9M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is TLS trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
TLS last traded at $5.78 (-2.12% on volume of 1,213,980 shares), positioning the stock +28.73% above its 50-day simple moving average ($4.49) and +27.59% above its 200-day simple moving average ($4.53). Across its 52-week range of $3.79 to $8.36, TLS sits at the 43.5% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 63.4 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($5.06 to $6.50).
TLS Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is TLS stock moving today?
Why TLS Stock dropped -2.12% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Solid 37% profit margin (-35% return on capital), mixed timing at current multiples—hold if owned, no rush to chase.