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Transcat Inc (TRNS)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: TRNS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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
5 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $104.25
1 Year Target Price $104.25
| 1 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -65.1% | Avg. Invested days 25 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 759.88M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 56.62 | 1Y Target Price 104.25 |
Price to earnings Ratio 56.62 | 1Y Target Price 104.25 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 0.71 | 52 Weeks Range 67.56 - 133.72 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 67.56 - 133.72 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.44 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-28 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.4033 | Actual 0.59 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 4.64% | Operating Margin (TTM) 7.12% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 3.19% | Return on Equity (TTM) 4.82% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 56.62 | Forward PE 35.34 | Enterprise Value 823088366 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.64 |
Enterprise Value 823088366 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.64 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.86 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 21.15 | Shares Outstanding 9319080 | Shares Floating 9119371 |
Shares Outstanding 9319080 | Shares Floating 9119371 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.16 | Percent Institutions 98.55 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Transcat Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Transcat, Inc. was founded in 1964. It has grown from a local calibration service provider to a leading provider of calibration, repair, inspection, and laboratory instrument services and a distributor of scientific equipment.
Core Business Areas
- Service Segment: Provides calibration, repair, inspection, and laboratory instrument services to a diverse customer base. This includes on-site and off-site services.
- Distribution Segment: Distributes scientific and test and measurement instruments.
Leadership and Structure
Lee Rudow is the President and CEO. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, with departments like Sales, Operations, Finance, and Marketing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Calibration Services: Calibration services for a wide range of instruments across various industries. Transcat has a substantial market share within specific niche calibration segments, but overall market share is hard to pinpoint due to the fragmented nature of the calibration services industry. Competitors include Keysight Technologies, Fluke Calibration, and Tektronix.
- Distribution of Test and Measurement Instruments: Distribution of instruments from leading manufacturers like Fluke, Keysight, and Tektronix. Revenue data for this offering isn't readily available. Transcat acts as a reseller, competing with direct sales from manufacturers and other distributors.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The calibration services industry is driven by regulatory requirements, quality control standards, and technological advancements. Demand is influenced by economic conditions and capital spending across various industries.
Positioning
Transcat is positioned as a leading provider of calibration services and a distributor of test and measurement instruments. Its competitive advantages include its broad service offerings, technical expertise, and geographic reach.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global calibration services market is estimated to be in the billions of dollars. Transcat is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM, particularly within its specialized areas of expertise.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Wide range of calibration services
- Strong technical expertise
- Accredited calibration laboratories
- Diverse customer base
- Strategic acquisitions for expansion
Weaknesses
- Dependence on specific industries
- Potential for economic downturn to impact service demand
- Competition from larger players
- Potential integration challenges from acquisitions
Opportunities
- Expanding service offerings
- Geographic expansion
- Increasing regulatory requirements
- Growing demand for data analytics related to calibration
- Further strategic acquisitions
Threats
- Economic downturn
- Increased competition
- Technological obsolescence
- Changes in regulatory requirements
- Consolidation in customer industries
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Keysight Technologies (KEYS)
- Fluke Corporation (Subsidiary of Fortive - FTV)
- Tektronix (Subsidiary of Fortive - FTV)
Competitive Landscape
Transcat's advantages include its specialized calibration services and strong customer relationships. Disadvantages include its smaller size compared to larger competitors like Keysight and Fluke.
Major Acquisitions
Alliance Calibration
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 20
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded service offerings in key geographic markets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Transcat has experienced consistent growth in recent years, driven by both organic growth and acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue and earnings growth for Transcat, driven by increasing demand for calibration services and strategic initiatives. (Specific data is required)
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include strategic acquisitions to expand service offerings and geographic reach, as well as investments in technology and infrastructure.
Summary
Transcat is a growing company in the calibration services and test equipment distribution industry. The company is leveraging acquisitions to expand its market share. The company is growing through increasing revenue and acquisition expansion, but must be weary of larger competitors in the field. Over all the company is doing well
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Market research reports
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Disclaimers:
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About Transcat Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Rochester, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1990-03-27 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Lee D. Rudow | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Specialty Business Services | Full time employees 1245 | Website https://www.transcat.com |
Full time employees 1245 | Website https://www.transcat.com | ||
Transcat, Inc. provides calibration and laboratory instrument services in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through two segments, Service and Distribution. The Service segment offers calibration, repair, inspection, analytical qualification, preventative maintenance, consulting, and other related services. This segment also provides CalTrak, a proprietary document and asset management system that is used to manage the workflow of its calibration service centers and customers' assets; and Compliance, Control, and Cost, an online customer portal that provides its customers with web-based asset management capability, as well as a safe and secure off-site archive of calibration and other service records. The Distribution segment sells and rents test, measurement, and control instruments for customers' test and measurement instrumentation needs, as well as value-added services, such as calibration/certification of equipment purchase, equipment rental, used equipment for sale, and equipment kitting. This segment markets and sells its products through website, digital and print advertising, proactive outbound sales, and an inbound call center. The company provides services and products to highly regulated industries, principally life science, which includes companies in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and other FDA-regulated industries; and additional industries, including aerospace and defense, industrial manufacturing, energy and utilities, chemical manufacturing, and other industries that require accuracy in processes and confirmation of the capabilities of their equipment. Transcat, Inc. was incorporated in 1964 and is headquartered in Rochester, New York.
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