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Trex Company Inc (TREX)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/15/2025: TREX (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Below Average Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, often underperform the market, warranting careful consideration before investing.
Number of Analysts
18 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $72
1 Year Target Price $72
| 6 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 10 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 30.03% | Avg. Invested days 49 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/15/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 6.48B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 34.81 | 1Y Target Price 72 |
Price to earnings Ratio 34.81 | 1Y Target Price 72 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 18 | Beta 1.52 | 52 Weeks Range 49.01 - 80.74 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 49.01 - 80.74 | Updated Date 09/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.72 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 16.53% | Operating Margin (TTM) 26.41% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 11.3% | Return on Equity (TTM) 19.81% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 34.81 | Forward PE 23.31 | Enterprise Value 6771259644 | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.74 |
Enterprise Value 6771259644 | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.74 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 21.78 | Shares Outstanding 107234000 | Shares Floating 106629518 |
Shares Outstanding 107234000 | Shares Floating 106629518 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.66 | Percent Institutions 108.98 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Trex Company Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Trex Company, Inc. was founded in 1996 as a subsidiary of Mobil Corporation, later becoming an independent company. It pioneered the wood-alternative decking industry, offering a sustainable and low-maintenance alternative to traditional wood decking.
Core Business Areas
- Residential Products: Manufactures and distributes composite decking, railing, and outdoor lighting solutions for residential applications. It also includes Trex Outdoor Kitchens and Trex Pergola.
- Commercial Products: Offers composite decking and railing for commercial and architectural projects.
Leadership and Structure
Bryan Fairbanks serves as the President and CEO. The company operates with a functional organizational structure, including departments for sales, marketing, operations, finance, and research & development.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Trex Decking: Composite decking made from recycled plastic film and reclaimed wood fibers. Trex holds a significant market share in the composite decking industry, estimated at over 50% of the composite market. Competitors include AZEK Building Products, Fiberon (Fortune Brands), and TimberTech (Westlake Chemical). Revenue for Trex Decking constitutes the majority of the company's overall revenue.
- Trex Railing: Composite railing systems designed to complement Trex decking. Competitors include AZEK Building Products, Fiberon (Fortune Brands), and TimberTech (Westlake Chemical). Market share data is not readily available, though significant growth is seen with Trex product expansions.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The decking and railing market is growing, driven by increasing demand for low-maintenance and sustainable building products. Growth is expected in both new construction and remodeling markets.
Positioning
Trex is the leading brand in the composite decking market, known for its high-quality products, strong brand recognition, and extensive distribution network. Its competitive advantages lie in its brand reputation, product innovation, and sustainability focus.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global decking and railing market is estimated at $40 billion, with the composite segment making up a significant portion. Trex is positioned to capture a large share of this TAM, particularly in the residential segment.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition
- Leading market share in composite decking
- Sustainable product offerings
- Extensive distribution network
- Product innovation
Weaknesses
- Reliance on raw material prices (recycled plastic and wood)
- Sensitivity to housing market fluctuations
- Potential impact from new competitors entering the market
- Premium pricing compared to traditional wood decking
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of new product lines (e.g., outdoor living products)
- Increased adoption of composite decking in commercial applications
- Growing demand for sustainable building materials
- Strategic acquisitions
Threats
- Economic downturn impacting housing and construction
- Increased competition from other composite decking manufacturers
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Changes in building codes and regulations
- Negative publicity related to product defects
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- AZEK (AZEK)
- Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN)
- Westlake Chemical (WLK)
Competitive Landscape
Trex's advantages include brand recognition, scale, and sustainability focus. Disadvantages include premium pricing and potential supply chain vulnerabilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Trex has experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by increased adoption of composite decking and the company's strong market position.
Future Projections: Analysts expect continued growth for Trex, driven by the long-term trend towards low-maintenance and sustainable building materials. Specific growth rates will depend on market conditions and company execution.
Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include expanding manufacturing capacity, developing new product lines (Trex Outdoor Kitchens), and focusing on direct-to-consumer marketing.
Summary
Trex Company Inc. is the dominant player in the composite decking market, driven by its strong brand and sustainable products. Its financial performance is tied to the housing market, but its product innovation strengthens its market position. Trex must manage raw material costs and competitive pressures to maintain its growth trajectory.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Trex Company Inc. Investor Relations
- SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data and other estimates may vary based on different sources and methodologies.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Trex Company Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Winchester, VA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1999-04-08 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Bryan Horix Fairbanks | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Building Products & Equipment | Full time employees 1838 | Website https://www.trex.com |
Full time employees 1838 | Website https://www.trex.com | ||
Trex Company, Inc. manufactures and sells composite decking and railing products in the United States. The company offers decking products and accessories that can be used for protection against fading, staining, mold, and scratching, including Trex Transcend, which are decking products that can also be used as cladding; Trex Signature; Trex Transcend Lineage; Trex Select; Trex Enhance; Trex Hideaway fastener collection; and Trex DeckLighting, an outdoor lighting system that includes a post cap, deck rail, riser, a soffit, and a recessed deck lights. It also offers railing products, such as Trex Signature X-Series Railing, Trex Signature aluminum railing, Trex Transcend Railing, Trex Select Railing, Trex Select T-Rail, Trex Enhance Railing; and fencing products, which includes Trex Seclusions that consists of structural posts, bottom rails, pickets, top rails, and decorative post caps. In addition, the company acts as a licensor in various licensing agreements with third parties to manufacture and sell products under the Trex name, including Trex Outdoor Furniture; Trex RainEscape, an above joist deck drainage system; Trex Protect joist, beam and rim tape, a self-adhesive butyl tape that protects wooden deck framing/substructure elements; Trex RainEscape Soffit Light, a plug-and-play LED Soffit light that is installed in the under-deck ceiling of a two-story deck; Trex Seal Ledger Flashing Tape, butyl flashing tape with an aluminum liner; Trex Pergola, Pergolas made from low maintenance cellular PVC and all-aluminum product; Trex Lattice outdoor boards; Trex Cornhole boards; Trex Blade, a specialty saw blade for wood-alternative composite decking; Trex SpiralStairs; and Trex Outdoor Kitchen cabinetry. It sells its products through wholesale distributors, retail lumber dealers, and Home Depot and Lowe's stores. Trex Company, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Winchester, Virginia.
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