Transcat Inc (TRNS, Financial), a leading provider of accredited calibration, repair, inspection, and laboratory instrument services, has reported an insider sale according to a recent SEC filing. President and CEO Lee Rudow sold 2,373 shares of the company on March 30, 2024. The transaction was disclosed in a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Lee Rudow has been actively trading shares over the past year, with a total of 39,462 shares sold and no shares purchased. This latest transaction continues the trend of insider sales at Transcat Inc, with 12 insider sells recorded over the past year compared to just 1 insider buy.
On the valuation front, Transcat Inc's shares were priced at $111.43 on the day of the insider's recent sale, giving the company a market capitalization of $958.49 million. The price-earnings ratio stands at 83.84, significantly above both the industry median of 13.62 and the historical median for the company. This elevated ratio suggests a premium valuation compared to industry peers.
The stock's price relative to the GuruFocus Value (GF Value) also indicates that Transcat Inc is currently trading at a higher valuation. With a price of $111.43 and a GF Value of $84.05, the price-to-GF-Value ratio is 1.33, categorizing the stock as Modestly Overvalued.
The GF Value is determined by considering historical trading multiples, an adjustment factor based on the company's past performance, and future business performance estimates provided by Morningstar analysts.
Investors and analysts often monitor insider trading patterns to gain insights into a company's performance and management's perspective on the stock's valuation. While the reasons behind individual insider trades can vary, consistent selling by insiders may warrant attention from current and potential shareholders.
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