What is TRNS's Intrinsic value?

Transcat Inc (TRNS) Intrinsic Value Analysis

Executive Summary

As of June 13, 2025, Transcat Inc's estimated intrinsic value ranges from $21.24 to $190.81 per share, depending on the valuation methodology applied.

Valuation Method Fair Value (USD) Implied Upside/Downside
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) $190.81 +146.6%
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) $129.46 +67.3%
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) $119.70 +54.7%
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) $69.44 -10.3%
Earnings Power Value $21.24 -72.6%

Is Transcat Inc (TRNS) undervalued or overvalued?

With the current market price at $77.39, the stock appears to be significantly undervalued.

Understanding Intrinsic Value

Intrinsic value represents the "true" worth of a company based on its fundamentals rather than market sentiment. We've employed multiple methodologies to triangulate Transcat Inc's intrinsic value, including:

  1. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF): Values the company based on projected future cash flows
  2. Dividend Discount Model (DDM): Values the company based on expected future dividend payments
  3. Earnings Power Value (EPV): Values the company based on its current earnings power, assuming no growth

Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

The cost of capital is a critical factor in valuation models, representing the required return for investors.

WACC Component Low High
Long-term bond rate 3.9% 4.4%
Equity market risk premium 4.6% 5.6%
Adjusted beta 0.5 0.69
Cost of equity 6.2% 8.7%
Cost of debt 5.0% 5.0%
Tax rate 20.8% 21.3%
Debt/Equity ratio 0.05 0.05
After-tax WACC 6.1% 8.5%

Valuation Methods

1. Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Valuation

Our DCF model projects cash flows over 5-year and 10-year horizons, with the following key assumptions:

  • Forecast Period: 5-year DCF and 10-year DCF
  • Terminal Growth Rate: 0.0% (range: 3.0% - 5.0%)
  • Discount Rate: 7.3% (range: 0.0% - 9.3%)

Key Projections:

  • Revenue growth from $278 (FY03-2025) to $536 (FY03-2035)
  • Net profit margin expansion from 5% to 19%
  • Capital expenditures maintained at approximately 5% of revenue
DCF Model Fair Value Enterprise Value % from Terminal Value
5-Year Growth $129 $1,238M 87.5%
10-Year Growth $191 $1,810M 78.0%
5-Year EBITDA $88 $849M 81.8%
10-Year EBITDA $127 $1,211M 67.1%

2. Dividend Discount Model (DDM)

The DDM values a company based on its expected future dividend payments. We used two approaches:

Multi-Stage DDM:

  • Current payout ratio: 0.0%
  • Stable payout ratio: 90.0%
  • Growth transition: 5 years
  • Cost of equity: 7.5%
  • Long-term growth rate: 4.0%
  • Fair value: $119.70 (54.7% from current price)

Stable DDM:

  • Stable payout ratio: 70% (Low) to 90% (High)
  • Cost of equity: 8.7% (Low) to 6.2% (High)
  • Long-term growth rate: 3.0% (Low) to 5.0% (High)
  • Fair value range: $19 to $120
  • Selected fair value: $69.44 (-10.3% from current price)

3. Earnings Power Value (EPV)

EPV assesses a company's value based on its current normalized earnings power, assuming no growth.

EPV Component Value
Normalized Earnings $16M
Discount Rate (WACC) 8.5% - 6.1%
Enterprise Value $191M - $268M
Net Debt $31M
Equity Value $159M - $237M
Outstanding Shares 9M
Fair Value $17 - $25
Selected Fair Value $21.24

Key Financial Metrics

Metric Value
Market Capitalization $721M
Enterprise Value $752M
Trailing P/E 49.69
Forward P/E 31.25
Trailing EV/EBITDA 11.40
Current Dividend Yield 0.00%
Dividend Growth Rate (5Y) 0.00%
Debt-to-Equity Ratio 0.05

Investment Decision Framework

To determine the most reliable intrinsic value estimate, we weigh each valuation method based on:

  1. Forecast Certainty: DCF methods rely on long-term projections, while earnings power value focuses on current normalized earnings
  2. Business Model Alignment: Dividend models are more appropriate for mature companies with established dividend policies
  3. Historical Accuracy: How well each method has predicted fair value historically

Valuation Weight Matrix

Valuation Method Weight Weighted Value
Discounted Cash Flow (10Y) 30% $57.24
Discounted Cash Flow (5Y) 25% $32.36
Dividend Discount Model (Multi-Stage) 20% $23.94
Dividend Discount Model (Stable) 15% $10.42
Earnings Power Value 10% $2.12
Weighted Average 100% $126.09

Investment Conclusion

Based on our comprehensive valuation analysis, Transcat Inc's weighted average intrinsic value is $126.09, which is approximately 62.9% above the current market price of $77.39.

Key investment considerations:

  • Strong projected earnings growth (5% to 19% margin)
  • Consistent cash flow generation
  • Conservative capital structure (Debt/Equity of 0.05)

Given these factors, we believe Transcat Inc is currently significantly undervalued with the potential for long-term appreciation based on the company's growth trajectory and financial strength.