TransAct Technologies Incorporated (TACT)

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TransAct Technologies Incorporated (TACT) is up 14.0% since the beginning of the year. At $5 per share, TACT is trading 20.0% below its 52-week high of $6. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TACT shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $341.

TransAct Technologies Incorporated (TACT) has returned 14.00% so far this year and 24.93% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, TACT has returned -3.22% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.66% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 22, 1996, TACT's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.52%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 3.8 years.

Historically, 48% of months were positive and 52% were negative. The best month was May 2003 with a return of +73.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -68.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, TACT closed higher 45% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 24, 2008 with a return of +45.4%, while the worst single day was Oct 9, 1998 at -32.6%.

TransAct Technologies Incorporated has an annualized alpha of 14.04%, beta of 0.67, and R2 of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 23, 1996.

• This stock participated in 142.47% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 112.92% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.67 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.04 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R2 of 0.04 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

TACT ranks 56 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for TransAct Technologies Incorporated (TACT) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.

TransAct Technologies Incorporated provided a 0.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.00 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for TransAct Technologies Incorporated. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the TransAct Technologies Incorporated. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the TransAct Technologies Incorporated was 94.08%, occurring on Mar 11, 2009. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current TransAct Technologies Incorporated drawdown is 81.95%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of TransAct Technologies Incorporated over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how TransAct Technologies Incorporated is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Computer Hardware industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.