Transact TechnologiesTACT +3.49%71 Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates TACT with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,213 Hardware companies, Transact Technologies ranks better than 58.74% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Transact Technologies's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
TACT'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.07 Med: 0.12 Max: 0.26
Current: 0.2
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Transact Technologies was 0.26. The lowest was 0.07. And the median was 0.12.
TACT's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 58.74% of 2213
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs TACT: 0.20
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Transact Technologies Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Transact Technologies Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Transact Technologies's Debt-to-Equity 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.
TACT vs MCRP, UAVS, YIBO: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Transact Technologies's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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.
Transact Technologies Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Transact Technologies's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Transact Technologies's Debt-to-Equity 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.
Transact Technologies (TACT) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Transact Technologies and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Transact Technologies' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Transact Technologies ranks #913 out of 2213 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is Transact Technologies' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Transact Technologies' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 67% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.07 to a high of 0.26. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Transact Technologies' value of 0.20 is 25.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transact Technologies ranks #913 out of 2213 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Transact Technologies has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transact Technologies' Debt-to-Equity compare to MCRP and UAVS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Transact Technologies ranks #913 out of 2213 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Transact Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Transact Technologies' value of 0.20 is 25.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Transact Technologies' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.07 to 0.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Transact Technologies has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.27, based on 2,213 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Transact Technologies's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.20 is 25.9% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Transact Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transact Technologies's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transact Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transact Technologies (TACT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.46, compared to a current price of $5.11 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 25.9% below the Hardware industry median of 0.27. Transact Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Transact Technologies (TACT), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.20 as of Mar. 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 Transact Technologies (TACT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transact Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.11 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.46.
GuruFocus considers Transact Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TACT:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.20 (67% above median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: $4.46 vs. price of $5.11 (14.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.9% below the Hardware median (#913 of 2213)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TACT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Transact Technologies Inc develops and sells software-driven technology and printing solutions. The company's software is sold under BOHA, AccuDate, Epic, EPICENTRAL, Ithaca, and Printrex brand names. It also provides supplies and consumables used in the printing and scanning activities to restaurant and hospitality, banking, retail, casino and gaming, point of sale automation, lottery, medical, mobile, oil, and gas markets. Majority of the revenue is derived from the casinos and gaming industry followed by the Foodservice technology market. Its geographical segments are the United States and International, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United States.
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