Trinity Industries Inc (TRN)

Inventory turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Cost of revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 2,668,900 2,508,200 2,222,900 1,940,800 1,796,000 1,674,100 1,683,700 1,628,300 1,535,200 1,448,600 1,386,100 1,893,000 2,096,100 2,527,400 2,848,200 2,673,400 2,643,200 2,545,000 2,696,900 2,877,100
Inventory US$ in thousands 684,300 679,400 622,200 632,700 629,400 686,500 630,700 508,400 432,900 403,500 365,600 320,900 285,200 373,100 421,500 442,000 433,400 632,900 600,500 618,400
Inventory turnover 3.90 3.69 3.57 3.07 2.85 2.44 2.67 3.20 3.55 3.59 3.79 5.90 7.35 6.77 6.76 6.05 6.10 4.02 4.49 4.65

December 31, 2023 calculation

Inventory turnover = Cost of revenue (ttm) ÷ Inventory
= $2,668,900K ÷ $684,300K
= 3.90

Trinity Industries, Inc.'s inventory turnover has shown a consistent uptrend over the past eight quarters, indicating improved efficiency in managing its inventory. The inventory turnover ratio increased from 2.49 in Q1 2022 to 3.59 in Q4 2023, reaching its peak in the latest quarter. This suggests that the company is selling its inventory at a faster rate relative to previous periods.

The rising trend in inventory turnover can be a positive sign, as it implies that Trinity Industries is effectively managing its inventory levels, reducing carrying costs, and potentially boosting cash flows. A higher inventory turnover ratio generally indicates that the company is selling goods quickly and efficiently, which can translate into higher profitability and better overall financial performance.

Overall, the improving inventory turnover trend for Trinity Industries, Inc. suggests that the company is effectively managing its inventory levels and turning its inventory into sales more efficiently over time.


Peer comparison

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Company name
Symbol
Inventory turnover
Trinity Industries Inc
TRN
3.90
Greenbrier Companies Inc
GBX
3.87
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp
WAB
3.65