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TransAct Technologies Incorporated (TACT)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/15/2025: TACT (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
1 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $5
1 Year Target Price $5
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 23.9% | Avg. Invested days 42 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 48.24M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1 | Beta 1.09 | 52 Weeks Range 3.12 - 5.70 | Updated Date 10/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 3.12 - 5.70 | Updated Date 10/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.86 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -18% | Operating Margin (TTM) -1.87% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -2.85% | Return on Equity (TTM) -24.73% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 47.39 | Enterprise Value 38437095 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.01 |
Enterprise Value 38437095 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.01 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.8 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 44.12 | Shares Outstanding 10092326 | Shares Floating 8031776 |
Shares Outstanding 10092326 | Shares Floating 8031776 | ||
Percent Insiders 9.9 | Percent Institutions 52.2 |
Upturn AI SWOT
TransAct Technologies Incorporated
Company Overview
History and Background
TransAct Technologies Incorporated, founded in 1996, is a global leader in developing and manufacturing market-specific printer and software solutions for transaction-based and regulated industries. The company evolved from a focus on POS printers to specialized solutions for gaming, food service, casino and lottery markets.
Core Business Areas
- Gaming & Casino: Provides printers, terminals, and software solutions for gaming, casino and lottery markets.
- Food Service Technology: Develops and sells point-of-sale (POS) hardware and software solutions for the restaurant and food service industries.
- Other: Includes products for oil & gas, banking, kiosk, point of sale, medical and mobile applications.
Leadership and Structure
TransAct is led by CEO John Dillon. The organizational structure is typical, with departments for sales, marketing, engineering, finance, and operations. A board of directors provides oversight and strategic guidance.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Epic Edge Printer: The Epic Edge is a high-speed ticket-in/ticket-out (TITO) printer used in casinos. TransAct holds a significant market share in the TITO printer segment, estimated between 60-70%. Competitors include FutureLogic, JCM Global.
- BOHA! Software Platform: BOHA! is a cloud-based software platform for food safety compliance, kitchen operations, and back-of-house management. Exact market share is not publicly available, but it's a growing segment. Competitors include Crunchtime!, MarketMan, Restaurant365.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The specialty printer market is driven by regulatory requirements, increasing automation, and demand for efficient and secure transaction processing. The food service technology market is growing rapidly driven by increased digitization, cloud adoption and automation.
Positioning
TransAct holds a leadership position in the gaming printer segment and is growing its presence in the food service technology market with the BOHA! platform. Competitive advantages include its established customer base, specialized expertise, and strong brand reputation.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
Estimated to be billions of dollars across its segments (Gaming, Food Service). TransAct has a foothold, but considerable opportunity to expand its TAM through innovative solutions and market penetration.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Established customer base
- Strong brand reputation in gaming
- Specialized expertise in regulated industries
- Innovative BOHA! platform
- High-quality products
Weaknesses
- Dependence on gaming industry cycles
- Relatively small market capitalization
- Limited marketing reach compared to larger competitors
- BOHA! adoption relatively new, needs more proof points
Opportunities
- Expansion of BOHA! platform into new markets
- Growth in regulated gaming markets
- Increased demand for automation in food service
- Strategic partnerships with technology providers
- Acquisitions of complementary businesses
Threats
- Economic downturn affecting gaming and food service
- Intense competition in printer and software markets
- Technological obsolescence
- Changes in gaming regulations
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- JCM Global (Private)
- FutureLogic (Private)
- Epson (TYO:6724)
Competitive Landscape
TransAct is a leader in gaming printers but faces competition from larger companies with broader product portfolios. The BOHA! platform competes in a crowded market with established players. Their competitive advantage is their customer list, however they will need to continue to innovate.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been moderate, driven primarily by the gaming printer business. Expansion into the food service market through the BOHA! platform is intended to accelerate future growth.
Future Projections: Analyst projections vary, but generally forecast continued growth in revenue and profitability, driven by BOHA! adoption and expansion in the gaming market. Projections should be taken with some caution as growth depends on a few of their markets.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include new features for the BOHA! platform, strategic partnerships to expand market reach, and cost optimization efforts.
Summary
TransAct Technologies is a company with a strong presence in the gaming printer market, but they are also expanding into the food service technology space. The company has been experiencing some challenges in recent years, but they have also been taking steps to improve their performance. Investors need to be aware of the risks, but there is also the potential for significant returns, depending on how well BOHA is adopted.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Analyst reports
- Industry publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market conditions and company performance can change rapidly. Please perform your own due diligence before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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About TransAct Technologies Incorporated
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Hamden, CT, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-08-22 | CEO & Director Mr. John M. Dillon | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Computer Hardware | Full time employees 108 | Website https://www.transact-tech.com |
Full time employees 108 | Website https://www.transact-tech.com | ||
TransAct Technologies Incorporated designs, develops, and markets transaction-based and specialty printers and terminals in the United States and internationally. It offers thermal printers and terminals to generate labels, coupons, and transaction records, such as receipts, tickets, and other documents. The company provides consumable products, including POS receipt paper, ribbons, and other printing supplies, as well as replacement parts and accessories; and maintenance and repair services. In addition, it offers EPICENTRAL print system, a software solution that enables casino operators to create promotional coupons and marketing messages, and print them at the slot machine; and technical support services, as well as spare parts and accessories. Further, the company provides BOHA! terminal that combines hardware and software components in a device that includes an operating system, touchscreen, and one or two thermal print mechanisms. It markets its products under the TransAct, BOHA!, AccuDate, Epic, Ithaca, and EPICENTRAL brands for food service technology, point of sale automation, and casino and gaming markets. The company sells its products to original equipment manufacturers, value-added resellers, and distributors, as well as directly to end-users through its Webstore transactsupplies.com. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is headquartered in Hamden, Connecticut.
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