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Trinity Capital Inc (TRIN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/10/2025: TRIN (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
8 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $16.44
1 Year Target Price $16.44
| 6 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 22.69% | Avg. Invested days 61 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/10/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.02B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 6.36 | 1Y Target Price 16.44 |
Price to earnings Ratio 6.36 | 1Y Target Price 16.44 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 8 | Beta 0.61 | 52 Weeks Range 11.38 - 15.97 | Updated Date 10/12/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 11.38 - 15.97 | Updated Date 10/12/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 13.92% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.27 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 54.44% | Operating Margin (TTM) 75.23% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 6.74% | Return on Equity (TTM) 17.31% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 6.36 | Forward PE 7.39 | Enterprise Value 2047393408 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.98 |
Enterprise Value 2047393408 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.98 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 10.55 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding 70314160 | Shares Floating 66925017 |
Shares Outstanding 70314160 | Shares Floating 66925017 | ||
Percent Insiders 4.79 | Percent Institutions 28.7 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Trinity Capital Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Trinity Capital Inc. (TRIN) was founded in 2019 as a successor to Trinity Capital Investment LLC. It focuses on providing debt and equity financing to growth-stage companies, particularly in technology, life sciences, and renewable energy sectors.
Core Business Areas
- Venture Debt: Provides loans to venture-backed companies, often secured by intellectual property and other assets.
- Equipment Financing: Finances the acquisition of equipment needed by growth-stage companies.
- Equity Investments: Makes selective equity investments, often alongside debt financing, to enhance returns.
Leadership and Structure
Kyle Brown is the Chairman and CEO. The company operates as a business development company (BDC) with an externally managed structure.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Venture Loans: Venture loans are the core product, providing debt financing to venture-backed companies. Market share data is difficult to ascertain precisely across all BDCs. Competitors include Hercules Capital (HTGC) and SLR Investment Corp (SLRC).
- Equipment Loans: Loans made for equipment acquisition. Data on the exact revenue from this product are not publicly available. Competitors include other BDCs and specialty finance companies.
- Equity Co-Investments: Equity investments alongside debt financing enhance the portfolio's potential upside. Revenue is dependent on the performance of each equity investment. Competitors include other BDCs and venture capital firms.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The BDC industry is characterized by companies that provide financing to small and medium-sized businesses, especially those with limited access to traditional capital markets. It is sensitive to interest rate changes and economic cycles.
Positioning
Trinity Capital focuses on growth-stage technology, life sciences, and renewable energy companies. Its specialization provides a competitive advantage. The focus is on venture-backed businesses.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for venture debt is estimated in billions of dollars, dependent on venture capital fundraising and deployment. Trinity Capital is positioned to capture a portion of this market through its specialized focus.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Specialized Focus on Growth-Stage Companies
- Experienced Management Team
- Strong Deal Origination Network
- High-Yielding Investment Portfolio
Weaknesses
- Reliance on External Management
- Sensitivity to Interest Rate Changes
- Potential for Credit Losses
- Smaller Market Capitalization compared to peers
Opportunities
- Growing Demand for Venture Debt
- Expansion into New Geographies
- Increased Investment in Technology and Life Sciences
- Strategic Acquisitions
Threats
- Economic Downturn
- Increased Competition
- Regulatory Changes
- Rising Interest Rates
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- HTGC
- SLRC
- MAIN
- ARCC
Competitive Landscape
Trinity Capital competes with larger BDCs, but its specialized focus provides a competitive advantage. The competitive arena includes other BDCs, specialty finance companies, and traditional banks.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by increased loan originations and portfolio expansion.
Future Projections: Future growth is expected to be driven by continued demand for venture debt and potential acquisitions.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding the investment team and exploring new investment strategies.
Summary
Trinity Capital operates in the competitive venture debt space, showing growth but smaller than its larger competitors. Its strength lies in its targeted focus on growth-stage companies, offering both debt and equity. Potential weaknesses include its reliance on an external manager and sensitivity to economic downturns. Successful navigation of interest rate environments is important.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- SEC Filings
- Company Investor Relations
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market share estimates are approximate.
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 Trinity Capital Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Phoenix, AZ, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-01-29 | CEO, President, Chief Investment Officer & Director Mr. Kyle Steven Brown | ||
Sector Financial Services | Industry Asset Management | Full time employees 95 | Website https://www.trinitycapital.com |
Full time employees 95 | Website https://www.trinitycapital.com | ||
Trinity Capital Inc. is a business development company specializing in term loans, equipment financing, and private equity-related investments. The firm provides tech lending, equipment financing, life sciences, warehouse lending, and sponsor finance sources. They provide investors with stable and consistent returns through access to the private credit market. Trinity Capital Inc. was founded in 2019 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona, with additional offices in San Diego, California.
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