Trinity Industries Inc (TRN)

Working capital turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 3,079,200 2,983,300 1,977,300 1,516,000 1,999,400
Total current assets US$ in thousands 607,300 1,288,100 1,255,000 968,300 1,194,400
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 251,700 627,700 548,500 513,800 471,100
Working capital turnover 8.66 4.52 2.80 3.34 2.76

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $3,079,200K ÷ ($607,300K – $251,700K)
= 8.66

The working capital turnover of Trinity Industries Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. The ratio was 2.76 in December 31, 2020, indicating that the company generated $2.76 in revenue for every dollar of working capital invested. The ratio improved to 3.34 in December 31, 2021, suggesting a more efficient utilization of working capital.

However, in December 31, 2022, the ratio decreased to 2.80, indicating a slight decline in the efficiency of working capital management. There was a significant improvement in December 31, 2023, with the ratio increasing to 4.52, reflecting a substantial increase in revenue generated per unit of working capital.

The most significant improvement was seen in December 31, 2024, where the working capital turnover ratio surged to 8.66. This indicates a remarkable efficiency in utilizing working capital to generate revenue. Overall, the trend in the working capital turnover ratio shows variability, with ups and downs, but with a notable improvement in the most recent year, signifying potential enhancements in working capital management efficiency.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
Trinity Industries Inc
TRN
8.66
Greenbrier Companies Inc
GBX
23.51
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp
WAB
9.00