Trinity Industries Inc (TRN)

Operating profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 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
Operating income (ttm) US$ in thousands 459,900 496,600 474,400 458,900 398,900 232,000 185,700 159,600 139,800 227,200 265,500 259,900 289,000 256,700 237,400 -137,300 -124,500 -64,200 -16,800 397,500
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 3,079,200 3,247,700 3,270,200 3,151,200 2,983,300 2,776,600 2,451,900 2,146,300 1,977,300 1,858,300 1,865,200 1,819,900 1,746,000 1,689,400 1,645,300 1,783,000 1,999,400 2,434,500 2,788,700 3,015,500
Operating profit margin 14.94% 15.29% 14.51% 14.56% 13.37% 8.36% 7.57% 7.44% 7.07% 12.23% 14.23% 14.28% 16.55% 15.19% 14.43% -7.70% -6.23% -2.64% -0.60% 13.18%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $459,900K ÷ $3,079,200K
= 14.94%

Trinity Industries Inc's operating profit margin has exhibited fluctuations over the analyzed period. Starting at 13.18% in March 2020, the margin experienced a decline in the subsequent quarters, dropping to as low as -7.70% in March 2021. However, the company managed to improve its operating profit margin significantly by June 2021, reaching 14.43%. This positive trend continued throughout 2022, with margins ranging from 12.23% to 16.55%.

By the end of 2023, Trinity Industries Inc's operating profit margin reached 13.37%, followed by a further increase to 14.56% in March 2024, indicating a strong performance. The margin remained relatively stable around the 14-15% range for the rest of 2024, reflecting a consistent operational efficiency in generating profit from its core business activities. Overall, the company's operating profit margin demonstrates both volatility and periods of improvement, suggesting fluctuations in profitability but also management's ability to adapt and enhance operational efficiency.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating profit margin
Trinity Industries Inc
TRN
14.94%
Greenbrier Companies Inc
GBX
9.15%
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp
WAB
15.60%