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TCI

Transcontinental Realty Investors

NYSE: TCI · REAL ESTATE · REAL ESTATE SERVICES

$48.96
-0.69% today

Updated 2026-10-28

Market cap
$424.66M
P/E ratio
52.04
P/S ratio
8.48x
EPS (TTM)
$0.93
Dividend yield
—
52W range
$31 – $60
Volume
0.0M

Transcontinental Realty Investors (TCI) Stock Valuation Analysis

Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for TCI.

WallStSmart Verdict
Overvalued

Current price exceeds what fundamentals support. Risk/reward skewed unfavorably.

Smart Value Score: 33 / 100
P/E (TTM)
52.0x
vs 5Y median of 36.6x
PEG
—
—
Margin of Safety
—
DCF limited for this profile
EV / EBITDA
16.0x

TCI historical valuation range

Where current P/E sits in TCI's own 5Y range.

NOW
0.8x
5Y Low
23.5x
25th
36.6x
Median
43.7x
75th
77.8x
5Y High
TCI is trading more expensive than 89% of the last 5Y.
89th percentile · Historically expensive

TCI intrinsic value (DCF)

DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.

DCF has limited applicability for TCI

Standard discounted cash flow models produce unreliable output for unprofitable or near-breakeven companies. Revenue-based multiples such as P/S and EV/Sales, combined with the historical valuation position above, give a more reliable read for this stock.

Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.

TCI valuation signals

Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.

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P/E near 5Y high
Current P/E sits in the 89th percentile of its 5Y range. Historically expensive relative to its own history.
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DCF limited applicability
Company profile produces unstable DCF output. Lean on P/S, EV/Sales, and historical valuation position instead of intrinsic value for this stock.

P/E Ratio — History

Current: 52.04x

P/S Ratio — History

Current: 8.48x

Is TCI overvalued in 2026?

Transcontinental Realty Investors (TCI) currently trades at $48.96 per share with a market capitalization of $424,660,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock appears richly valued with a Smart Value Score of 33/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.

The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 52.0x, above its 5-year median of 36.6x.

Looking at its own history, TCI is currently trading more expensive than 89% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 89th percentile of its historical range, a zone where forward returns have typically been muted.

A standard DCF model does not produce reliable output for TCI under current conditions. For unprofitable or near-breakeven companies, revenue-based multiples such as EV/Sales and historical P/S percentile are more informative than intrinsic value calculations.

The Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 puts financial quality in a middling range, neither a standout strength nor an obvious red flag.

Bottom line: TCI appears richly valued on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 33/100. At current levels the risk/reward is skewed against the buyer. A materially lower price or significant operational improvement would be needed to change the picture.

Frequently asked questions

Is TCI overvalued?

TCI scores 33/100 on our Smart Value Score (Grade F), a weak overall profile. A standard DCF is unreliable here given the profitability profile, so valuation leans on revenue-based measures like EV/Sales and the P/S percentile below.

What is TCI's fair value?

A standard DCF is unreliable for TCI given its current profitability profile. Revenue-based approaches like EV/Sales or the historical P/S percentile are more informative for this stock.

What P/E ratio does TCI trade at?

TCI trades at a P/E of 52.0x on trailing twelve-month earnings, against a 5-year median of 36.6x. P/E is what you pay per dollar of profit, and sitting above its own median means the stock is pricier than usual relative to its earnings.

Is TCI a buy based on valuation?

Our Smart Value rating for TCI is Strong Sell, from a Smart Value Score of 33/100 that blends growth, quality, and valuation. The profile skews cautious, and a better price or clearer operating improvement would strengthen the case. This is research to inform your decision, not personalized financial advice.

How does TCI's valuation compare to its history?

On P/E, TCI sits in the 89th percentile of its own 5Y range, historically expensive relative to where it has traded. A high percentile means today's multiple is near the top of its historical band.

What is TCI's Smart Value Score?

TCI's Smart Value Score is 33/100. It is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation into a single 0-100 read, and scores above 75 are rare, signaling strong multi-factor alignment.