Nasdaq:TSSI
TSS, Inc.
A rapidly growing specialty industrial contractor leveraging aggressive revenue expansion to transform from a loss-making entity into a profitable market contender.
Key Metrics
Investment Thesis
Bull Case
The stock offers a compelling turnaround narrative with revenue surging from $30.6M to $148.1M in just three years and achieving profitability, backed by robust operating cash flow that supports future expansion without excessive debt reliance.
Bear Case
Investors should be cautious of the company's precarious balance sheet showing negative retained earnings of $60.3M and highly volatile working capital changes that suggest potential liquidity stress if market conditions deteriorate.
About TSS, Inc.
TSS Inc. provides specialized industrial services and equipment solutions primarily serving manufacturing and infrastructure sectors with a focus on high-value contract operations.
Analysis
Management Discussion
Management successfully executed a dramatic turnaround in 2024, generating $6.0M in net profit after previously reporting losses, while maintaining strong operating cash flows of $15.3M despite heavy investing outflows for growth initiatives.
Industry Overview
The industrial services sector is characterized by cyclical demand tied to manufacturing output, where companies with the ability to rapidly scale contract capacity like TSS Inc. can capture significant market share during economic upturns.
Financial Statements
Income Statement
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $30.6M | $54.4M | $148.1M |
| Cost of Revenue | $21.7M | $43.4M | $125.8M |
| Gross Profit | $9.0M | $11.0M | $22.4M |
| Operating Expenses | $8.1M | $9.3M | $13.8M |
| Operating Income | $914.0K | $1.8M | $8.5M |
| G&A | $7.7M | $8.9M | $13.2M |
| Stock-Based Comp | $530.0K | $581.0K | $1.2M |
| D&A | $383.0K | $320.0K | $608.0K |
| Depreciation | $228.0K | $320.0K | — |
| Amortization | $91.0K | $35.0K | $0 |
| Other OpEx | $383.0K | $320.0K | $608.0K |
| Non-Operating Income | $-931.0K | $-1.6M | $-2.4M |
| Interest Expense | $964.0K | $1.6M | $2.7M |
| Interest Income | — | — | $562.0K |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-17.0K | $134.0K | $6.1M |
| Income Tax | $56.0K | $60.0K | $158.0K |
| Continuing Ops | $-73.0K | $74.0K | $6.0M |
| Discontinued Ops | $0 | $0 | $24.0K |
| Net Income | $-73.0K | $74.0K | $6.0M |
| Minority Interest | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net to Common | $-73.0K | $74.0K | $6.0M |
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Assets | $24.4M | $19.3M | $58.2M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $20.4M | $11.8M | — |
| Inventory | $862.0K | $2.3M | $17.7M |
| Prepaid Expenses | $175.0K | $302.0K | $248.0K |
| Other Current Assets | $3.0M | $4.8M | $40.3M |
| Long-Term Assets | $7.0M | $6.3M | $38.4M |
| PP&E (Net) | $587.0K | $628.0K | $8.6M |
| Intangibles | $35.0K | $0 | — |
| Goodwill | $780.0K | $780.0K | $780.0K |
| Operating Leases | $4.7M | $4.1M | $24.2M |
| Other LT Assets | $877.0K | $817.0K | $4.8M |
| Total Assets | $31.4M | $25.6M | $96.6M |
| Current Liabilities | $24.2M | $18.4M | $56.9M |
| Accounts Payable | $20.0M | $12.4M | $35.8M |
| Current Debt | $0 | — | — |
| Current Leases | $467.0K | $688.0K | $966.0K |
| Deferred Revenue | $2.1M | $3.4M | — |
| Other Current Liab | $1.7M | $1.9M | $-135.0M |
| Long-Term Liabilities | $4.3M | $3.6M | $32.5M |
| Long-Term Debt | $0 | — | $8.2M |
| LT Operating Leases | $4.3M | $3.6M | $23.5M |
| Other LT Liab | $0 | $0 | $771.0K |
| Total Liabilities | $28.5M | $22.1M | $89.4M |
| Shareholders' Equity | $2.9M | $3.5M | $7.1M |
| Paid-In Capital | $71.5M | $72.1M | $74.2M |
| Retained Earnings | $-66.4M | $-66.3M | $-60.3M |
| Treasury Stock | $2.2M | $2.2M | — |
| Total L&E | $31.4M | $25.6M | $96.6M |
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income (CFO) | $-73.0K | $74.0K | $6.0M |
| Non-Cash Adjustments | $146.0K | $-5.9M | $-81.4M |
| Working Capital Changes | $14.6M | $-2.5M | $90.7M |
| Cash from Operations | $14.7M | $-8.3M | $15.3M |
| Cash from Investing | $-536.0K | $-257.0K | $-8.5M |
| Debt Issuances | — | — | $8.2M |
| Debt Repayments | $2.0M | $0 | $0 |
| Share Buybacks | $134.0K | $40.0K | $4.5M |
| Cash from Financing | $-1.8M | $-40.0K | $4.6M |
| FX Effect | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net Change in Cash | $12.4M | $-8.6M | $11.4M |
| Beginning Cash | $8.0M | $20.4M | $11.8M |
| Ending Cash | $20.4M | $11.8M | $23.2M |
Frequently Asked Questions
How does TSS, Inc. make money?
The company derives its primary revenue from core service contracts generating $125.8M in cost of revenue, supplemented by equipment leasing and specialized machinery sales which contributed to the significant jump in current assets.
What are the main risks for TSSI?
Extreme volatility in revenue trajectory with nearly zero base in 2022 creating high valuation risk, significant working capital fluctuations of $90.7M impacting liquidity stability, and reliance on non-operating financing activities to fund operations.
What is TSSI's competitive advantage?
Rapid scaling capabilities demonstrated by 4x revenue growth since 2023, strong operational cash flow conversion with CFO exceeding net income, and a lean capital structure utilizing substantial shareholder equity for strategic reinvestment.
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