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Trinity Industries Inc (TRN)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: TRN (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
2 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $26
1 Year Target Price $26
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 2 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -0.46% | Avg. Invested days 40 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 2.22B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 21.41 | 1Y Target Price 26 |
Price to earnings Ratio 21.41 | 1Y Target Price 26 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2 | Beta 1.49 | 52 Weeks Range 22.38 - 38.94 | Updated Date 08/16/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 22.38 - 38.94 | Updated Date 08/16/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.21% | Basic EPS (TTM) 1.28 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-30 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.41 | Actual 0.19 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 3.83% | Operating Margin (TTM) 16.59% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 2.66% | Return on Equity (TTM) 10.34% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 21.41 | Forward PE 20.08 | Enterprise Value 7924852010 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.88 |
Enterprise Value 7924852010 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.88 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.15 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 10.85 | Shares Outstanding 80837400 | Shares Floating 79605398 |
Shares Outstanding 80837400 | Shares Floating 79605398 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.23 | Percent Institutions 87.33 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Trinity Industries Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Trinity Industries Inc. was founded in 1933. Originally a small Dallas-based manufacturer of propane tanks, the company evolved into a diversified industrial manufacturer of railcars, highway products, and storage containers.
Core Business Areas
- Rail Products Group: Manufactures and leases railcars, and provides railcar maintenance services.
- Highway Products Group: Produces guardrail, crash cushions, and other highway safety products.
- Trinity Containers: Manufactures and sells pressure vessels for various industries, including propane tanks.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of the CEO, CFO, and other executive officers. The organizational structure is divided into the aforementioned business segments, each with its own management team.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Railcars: Trinity manufactures a wide variety of railcars, including tank cars, freight cars, and hopper cars. They are a major player in the North American railcar market, competing with Greenbrier Companies (GBX) and Wabtec (WAB). Market share fluctuates but is typically between 20-30%.
- Guardrail: Trinity Highway Products manufactures and installs guardrail systems. Competitors include Lindsay Corporation (LNN) and Valmont Industries (VMI). Precise market share data is difficult to obtain.
- Pressure Vessels: Manufactures and sells pressure vessels for various industries, including propane tanks. Market share is smaller than rail and highway products.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The railcar industry is cyclical, driven by freight demand, commodity prices, and regulatory changes. The highway products market is tied to infrastructure spending and road construction. The pressure vessel market is stable.
Positioning
Trinity is a leading player in the railcar market, known for its diverse product line and leasing capabilities. They also hold a significant position in the highway products segment.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The railcar TAM is estimated to be in the billions of dollars annually. Trinity is well-positioned to capture a significant portion of this market due to its manufacturing capacity and leasing expertise.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Diversified product portfolio
- Strong market position in railcars
- Significant manufacturing capacity
- Established leasing business
Weaknesses
- Cyclical nature of railcar market
- Dependence on North American market
- Exposure to commodity price fluctuations
- Legal liabilities
Opportunities
- Increased infrastructure spending
- Growing demand for rail freight
- Expansion into new markets
- Development of innovative products
Threats
- Economic downturn
- Increased competition
- Regulatory changes
- Fluctuations in steel prices
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- GBX
- WAB
- LNN
- VMI
Competitive Landscape
Trinity benefits from its scale and diversified product line. However, it faces competition from larger railcar manufacturers and companies specializing in highway products.
Major Acquisitions
Quasar Platform, Inc.
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 85
- Strategic Rationale: Technology and data integration into railcar solutions for better customer data analysis
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Trinity's growth has been driven by acquisitions and organic expansion in its core markets.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates project moderate growth for Trinity, driven by increased infrastructure spending and rail freight demand.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include focusing on operational efficiency and expanding its leasing portfolio.
Summary
Trinity Industries is a substantial player in the railcar and highway products industries. Its diversified product portfolio and established leasing business provide stability, however, it is impacted by the cyclical nature of the railcar market. Growth opportunities lie in increased infrastructure spending and expanding into new markets while challenges include competition and regulatory changes. They are working to build their data collection with the latest acquisition.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company filings, industry reports, analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.
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.
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About Trinity Industries Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Dallas, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1987-12-30 | President, CEO & Director Ms. E. Jean Savage | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Railroads | Full time employees 7380 | Website https://www.trin.net |
Full time employees 7380 | Website https://www.trin.net | ||
Trinity Industries, Inc. provides railcar products and services under the TrinityRail trade name in North America. It operates in two segments, Railcar Leasing and Services Group, and Rail Products Group. The Railcar Leasing and Services Group segment leases freight and tank railcars; originates and manages railcar leases for third-party investors; and provides fleet leasing, management, and administrative services, as well as railcar maintenance and modification services, and other railcar logistics products and services. As of December 31, 2023, it had a fleet of 109,635 railcars. This segment serves industrial shipper and railroad companies operating in agriculture, construction and metals, consumer products, energy, and refined products and chemicals markets. The Rail Products Group segment manufactures freight and tank railcars for transporting various liquids, gases, and dry cargo; and manufactures and sells railcars and related parts and components. This segment serves railroads, leasing companies, and industrial shippers of products in the refined products and chemicals, energy, agriculture, construction and metals, and consumer products markets. It sells or leases products and services through its own sales personnel and independent sales representatives. The company was incorporated in 1933 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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