TRNS

Based on Transcat, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Transcat do?

Transcat provides calibration, repair, and inspection services for precision instruments, primarily serving life sciences, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing companies. It also distributes and rents test and measurement equipment through its Distribution segment, supported by proprietary software for asset management.

Does TRNS pay dividends?

Transcat does not currently pay a dividend. The company retains its cash for reinvestment into service operations, technology, and potential acquisitions rather than returning capital to shareholders through income distributions.

When does TRNS report earnings?

Transcat follows a standard quarterly earnings reporting schedule. Specific dates are not covered by our data source — check Transcat's investor relations page for the most current schedule and recent filings.

Is TRNS a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates TRNS as Poor, reflecting Weak readings across Quality, Moat, and Growth pillars alongside an Elevated Valuation. This combination suggests the stock carries meaningful risk relative to its current pricing. The full pillar breakdown is available to Pro members.

Is TRNS overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for TRNS is rated Elevated, indicating the stock's current pricing appears stretched relative to its underlying fundamentals. When paired with Weak Growth and Quality scores, this creates a challenging risk-reward profile for new investors.

How does TRNS compare to its competitors?

Transcat operates in a niche calibration services market that differs from broader industrial distributors like Wajax or Titan Machinery. Its focus on regulated industries gives it a specialized customer base, but its UQS profile suggests it has not yet translated that specialization into a durable competitive moat.

What is TRNS's market cap bracket?

Transcat is classified as a small-cap company. This places it in a segment of the market that can offer growth potential but typically carries higher volatility and less analyst coverage than large- or mega-cap peers.

Who founded Transcat?

Transcat was founded in 1977. For detailed founding history and leadership background, the company's official website and investor relations materials provide publicly available information.

Is TRNS a long-term quality indicator?

Based on UQS pillar ratings, Transcat's long-term quality profile is currently rated Poor. Weak scores across Quality, Moat, and Growth suggest the business has not yet established the durable characteristics that UQS associates with strong long-term compounders. Monitoring future pillar changes is advisable.

What is the main competitive advantage of Transcat?

Transcat's most differentiated asset is its focus on highly regulated industries — particularly life sciences — where calibration compliance is mandatory rather than discretionary. Its proprietary CalTrak software also creates some customer stickiness, though the UQS Moat pillar currently rates this advantage as Weak.

What sector does TRNS belong to?

Transcat belongs to the Industrials sector, specifically within calibration services and test instrument distribution. Its regulated-industry customer base gives it some insulation from broad economic cycles, though it remains subject to life sciences and manufacturing spending trends.

Transcat, Inc. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.

Transcat, Inc. demonstrates healthy growth trends across revenue and earnings.

Transcat, Inc. has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.

Transcat, Inc. has a mixed valuation — some metrics suggest fair value while others appear stretched.

Transcat, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for TRNS.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Transcat, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Transcat, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Transcat, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.