TransAct Technologies Incorporated
TransAct Technologies Incorporated Fundamental Analysis
TransAct Technologies Incorporated (TACT) shows weak financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of -4.47, profit margin of -16.05%, and ROE of -25.89%. The company generates $0.1B in annual revenue with weak year-over-year growth of -40.27%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of -47.9/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The F grade reflects weak fundamentals and significant financial concerns.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze TACT's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
WeakTACT struggles to generate sufficient returns from assets.
Valuation Score
ExcellentTACT trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
WeakTACT faces weak or negative growth trends.
Financial Health Score
ExcellentTACT maintains a strong and stable balance sheet.
Profitability Score
WeakTACT struggles to sustain strong margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is TACT Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
TACT trades at -4.47 times earnings. This suggests potential undervaluation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, TACT's PEG of -0.64 indicates potential undervaluation.
Price to Book
The market values TransAct Technologies Incorporated at 1.13 times its book value. This may indicate undervaluation.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at -259.64 times EBITDA. This is generally considered low.
How Well Does TACT Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, TransAct Technologies Incorporated keeps $-16.05 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate -2.60 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $-25.89 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
TransAct Technologies Incorporated generates $-17.93 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
TransAct Technologies Incorporated produces operating cash flow of $9.42M, showing steady but balanced cash generation.
Free Cash Flow
TransAct Technologies Incorporated generates strong free cash flow of $9.32M, providing ample flexibility for dividends, buybacks, or growth.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $0.92 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
TACT converts 25.71% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
-4.47
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
-0.64
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
1.13
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
0.72
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
0.11
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
3.05
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
-0.26
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
-0.18
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
-0.04
vs 25 benchmark
How TACT Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | TACT Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | -4.47 | 35.19 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | -25.89% | 1155.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | -16.05% | -127067.00% (disorted) | Weak |
| Debt/Equity | 0.11 | 0.41 | Strong (Low Leverage) |
| Current Ratio | 3.05 | 4.71 | Strong Liquidity |
| ROA | -17.93% | -314918.00% (disorted) | Weak |
TACT outperforms its industry in 3 out of 6 key metrics, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews TransAct Technologies Incorporated's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
-29.18%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
DecliningEPS CAGR
-1527.50%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
DecliningFCF CAGR
-71.32%
Industry Style: Growth, Innovation, High Beta
Declining