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The historical data trend for Transcat's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STU:TR8 vs BKSY, KODK, CASS: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Transcat's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Transcat Buyback Yield % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Transcat's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Transcat's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Transcat (STU:TR8) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.07 as of Aug. 20, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Transcat and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Transcat ranks #203 out of 395 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 51.4%.
Is Transcat's Buyback Yield % too high?
Transcat's current Buyback Yield % is 0.07. The Business Services industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. Transcat's value of 0.07 is 46.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transcat ranks #203 out of 395 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Transcat has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transcat's Buyback Yield % compare to BKSY and KODK?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Transcat ranks #203 out of 395 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Transcat in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.13. Transcat's value of 0.07 is 46.2% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Business Services company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Business Services companies is 0.13, based on 395 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Transcat's current Buyback Yield % of 0.07 is 46.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Transcat and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transcat's current Buyback Yield % is 0.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transcat stock overvalued right now?
Transcat (STU:TR8) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.07. The stock's GF Value™ is €91.58, compared to a current price of €78.00 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.07 and 46.2% below the Business Services industry median of 0.13. Transcat's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Transcat (STU:TR8), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.07 as of Aug. 20, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Transcat (STU:TR8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transcat stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €78.00 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €91.58.
Key valuation signals for STU:TR8:
Buyback Yield %: 0.07
GF Value™: €91.58 vs. price of €78.00 (14.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.2% below the Business Services median (#203 of 395)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:TR8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Transcat Inc is a provider of accredited calibration, reliability, maintenance optimization, quality and compliance, validation, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and pipette services. The Company is focused on providing services and products to high regulated industries, particularly the life sciences industry, which includes pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, and other FDA-regulated businesses, as well as aerospace and defense, and energy and utilities. It conducts business through two operating segments: Services and Distribution.
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