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Transcat Inc (TRNS) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Transcat Inc stock (TRNS) is currently trading at $72.97. Transcat Inc PE ratio is 85.58. Transcat Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 2.12. Analyst consensus price target for TRNS is $101.33. WallStSmart rates TRNS as Sell.

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TRNS

Transcat Inc

NASDAQINDUSTRIALS
$72.97
$0.28 (0.39%)
52W$50.23
$97.08
Target$101.33+38.9%

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TRNS Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Transcat Inc (TRNS)

Margin of Safety
-1251.0%
Significantly Overvalued
TRNS Fair Value
$5.78
Graham Formula
Current Price
$72.97
$67.19 above fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $5.78
Overvalued
Price $72.97
Graham IV $5.78
Analyst $101.33

TRNS trades 1251% above its Graham fair value of $5.78, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Transcat Inc (TRNS) · 9 metrics scored

Smart Score

38
out of 100
Grade: F
Hold
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in revenue growth, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.

Transcat Inc (TRNS) Key Strengths (2)

Avg Score: 9.0/10
Institutional Own.Quality
96.43%10/10

96.43% of shares held by major funds and institutions

Revenue GrowthGrowth
25.60%8/10

Strong revenue growth at 25.60% annually

Supporting Valuation Data

EV/Revenue
2.462
Undervalued
TRNS Target Price
$101.33
43% Upside

Transcat Inc (TRNS) Areas to Watch (7)

Avg Score: 3.0/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
-61.10%0/10

Earnings declining -61.10%, profits shrinking

Return on EquityProfitability
2.73%1/10

Very low returns on shareholder equity

Operating MarginProfitability
1.02%1/10

Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure

Profit MarginProfitability
2.47%2/10

Very thin margins, barely profitable

Market CapQuality
$679M5/10

Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential

Price/SalesValuation
2.126/10

Revenue is fairly priced at 2.12x sales

Price/BookValuation
2.216/10

Fairly priced relative to book value

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
85.58
Overvalued
Forward P/E
38.02
Expensive
Trailing P/E
85.58
Overvalued

Transcat Inc (TRNS) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 38/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 2 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 3.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Revenue Growth. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 25.60%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Sales (2.12), Price/Book (2.21) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at -61.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 2.73%, Operating Margin at 1.02%, Profit Margin at 2.47%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 2.73% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 25.60% strong but requiring continuation.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. EPS Growth and Return on Equity are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

TRNS Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

TRNS's Price-to-Sales ratio of 2.12x trades 133% above its historical average of 0.91x (97th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 8% below its historical high of 2.32x set in Mar 2026, and 372% above its historical low of 0.45x in Oct 2012.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Transcat Inc (TRNS) · INDUSTRIALSSPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES

The Big Picture

Transcat Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 320M with 26% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 2.5%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 26% YoY, reaching 320M. This pace significantly outperforms most SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES peers.

Cash Flow Positive

Generating 9M in free cash flow and 12M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.

Low Return on Equity

ROE of 2.7% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.

Thin Margins Despite Growth

Profit margin at 2.5% is thin. While this is common for high-growth companies, margins need to expand as growth naturally decelerates.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Transcat Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Growth sustainability: can Transcat Inc maintain 26%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Valuation compression risk at a P/E of 85.6x. Any growth miss could trigger a sharp correction.

Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Transcat Inc.

Bottom Line

Transcat Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (26% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Transcat Inc(TRNS)

Exchange

NASDAQ

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

SPECIALTY BUSINESS SERVICES

Country

USA

Transcat, Inc. provides laboratory instrument and calibration services in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rochester, New York.