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Transcat, Inc. (TRNS)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US8935291075
CUSIP
893529107
IPO Date
Mar 27, 1990

Highlights

Market Cap
$685.22M
Enterprise Value
$810.87M
EPS (TTM)
$0.97
PE Ratio
75.41
PEG Ratio
6.00
Total Revenue (TTM)
$320.40M
Gross Profit (TTM)
$103.84M
EBITDA (TTM)
$34.58M
Year Range
$50.23 - $97.08
Target Price
$95.00
ROA (TTM)
1.92%
ROE (TTM)
3.06%

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Transcat, Inc.

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Transcat, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Transcat, Inc. (TRNS) has returned 29.47% so far this year and -1.34% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, TRNS has achieved an annualized return of 21.95%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.


Transcat, Inc.

1D
4.26%
1M
-5.80%
YTD
29.47%
6M
0.34%
1Y
-1.34%
3Y*
-6.34%
5Y*
8.47%
10Y*
21.95%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 27, 1990, TRNS's average daily return is +0.14%, while the average monthly return is +1.99%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.9 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Jan 2001 with a return of +78.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2001 at -51.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, TRNS closed higher 38% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 28, 2000 with a return of +53.8%, while the worst single day was Jun 20, 1994 at -31.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20266.31%29.28%-5.80%29.47%
2025-27.16%3.25%-6.38%6.55%10.15%-1.63%-11.09%9.84%-12.81%-0.75%-22.17%0.34%-46.35%
20240.65%-4.43%5.96%-3.64%18.66%-6.06%-3.71%7.13%-2.18%-20.87%9.75%0.81%-3.28%
202317.85%7.75%-0.67%-14.65%10.80%0.92%-1.68%21.55%-3.91%-8.11%8.84%11.58%54.27%
20222.68%-17.33%3.42%-10.03%-13.16%-10.38%9.70%18.89%2.16%9.34%-3.30%-11.45%-23.33%
20215.45%22.59%9.48%1.87%5.68%6.95%12.99%6.12%-4.84%16.13%18.82%3.89%166.52%

Benchmark Metrics

Transcat, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 37.68%, beta of 0.44, and R² of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 28, 1990.

  • This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (89.75%) than losses (75.06%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • Beta of 0.44 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.01 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 0.01 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.

Alpha
37.68%
Beta
0.44
0.01
Upside Capture
89.75%
Downside Capture
75.06%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

TRNS ranks 38 for risk / return — below 38% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.


TRNS Risk / Return Rank: 3838
Overall Rank
TRNS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3838
Sharpe Ratio Rank
TRNS Sortino Ratio Rank: 3636
Sortino Ratio Rank
TRNS Omega Ratio Rank: 3535
Omega Ratio Rank
TRNS Calmar Ratio Rank: 4141
Calmar Ratio Rank
TRNS Martin Ratio Rank: 4040
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Transcat, Inc. (TRNS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


TRNSBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.03

0.90

-0.92

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.32

1.39

-1.07

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.04

1.21

-0.17

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.00

1.40

-1.40

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.00

6.61

-6.60

Explore TRNS risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History


Transcat, Inc. doesn't pay dividends

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

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.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Transcat, Inc.. 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 Transcat, Inc. was 93.42%, occurring on Jul 25, 2002. Recovery took 2202 trading sessions.

The current Transcat, Inc. drawdown is 49.02%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-93.42%Jul 24, 19971258Jul 25, 20022202Apr 21, 20113460
-70.59%Jun 25, 1990381Dec 24, 1991368Jun 9, 1993749
-63.86%Jul 23, 2024348Dec 9, 2025
-61.79%May 1, 2012119Oct 17, 20121233Sep 13, 20171352
-47.85%Nov 15, 2021166Jul 14, 2022278Aug 22, 2023444

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

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


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Transcat, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for TRNS, comparing it with other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. Currently, TRNS has a P/E ratio of 75.4. This P/E ratio is significantly higher than those of industry peers. This could indicate that the stock is overvalued or that investors expect strong future growth.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for TRNS compared to other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. TRNS currently has a PEG ratio of 6.0. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for TRNS relative to other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. Currently, TRNS has a P/S ratio of 2.1. This P/S ratio is high relative to other companies in the industry. It could mean the stock is overvalued, or that investors expect strong future growth and profitability.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for TRNS in comparison with other companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. Currently, TRNS has a P/B value of 2.3. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items