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TranscatSTU:TR8 -0.64%93 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 408.31% as of Jun. 2026, which is 844% above its 10-year median of 43.24. GuruFocus rates STU:TR8 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €91.58. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Business Services companies, Transcat ranks better than 78.14% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. Transcat's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.6 Mil. Transcat's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €1.1 Mil. Therefore, Transcat's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 408.31%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Transcat's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
STU:TR8'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.95 Med: 43.24 Max: 182.71
Current: 31.16
During the past 13 years, Transcat's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 182.71%. The lowest was 17.95%. And the median was 43.24%.
STU:TR8's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked better than 78.14% of 1011
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 10.99
vs STU:TR8: 31.16
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
Transcat Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
Transcat Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Transcat's Return-on-Tangible-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.
STU:TR8 vs BKSY, KODK, CASS: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Transcat's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-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.
Transcat Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Transcat's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Transcat's Return-on-Tangible-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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 408.31% mean?
Transcat (STU:TR8) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 408.31% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Transcat and its competitors. This is 844% above median its historical median of 43.24. Over the past decade, Transcat's Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 17.95 to 182.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Transcat ranks #221 out of 1011 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is Transcat's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
Transcat's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 408.31% is 844% above median its 10-year median of 43.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.95 to a high of 182.71. The Business Services industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.99. Transcat's value of 408.31% is 3615.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transcat ranks #221 out of 1011 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Transcat has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transcat's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to BKSY and KODK?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Transcat ranks #221 out of 1011 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places Transcat in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.99. Transcat's value of 408.31% is 3615.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Transcat's own Return-on-Tangible-Equity has ranged from 17.95 to 182.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.24 vs. the industry median of 10.99, Transcat has consistently been above 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Business Services company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Business Services companies is 10.99, based on 1,011 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Transcat's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 408.31% is 3615.3% above 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on Transcat and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 10.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transcat's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 408.31%, which is 844% above median its own 10-year median of 43.24. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity of 408.31%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 408.31%, which is 844% above median its 10-year median of 43.24 and 3615.3% above the Business Services industry median of 10.99. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Transcat (STU:TR8), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 408.31% as of Jun. 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: 408.31% (844% above median its 10-year median of 43.24)
GF Value™: €91.58 vs. price of €78.00 (14.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3615.3% above the Business Services median (#221 of 1011)
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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