Trinity Industries Inc (TRN)

Operating return on assets (Operating ROA)

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
Total assets US$ in thousands 8,832,200 8,842,900 8,957,800 9,079,800 8,906,500 8,973,400 9,022,000 8,839,200 8,724,300 8,599,100 8,624,800 8,291,200 8,235,900 8,495,600 8,617,000 8,775,500 8,701,800 8,723,200 8,665,400 9,002,900
Operating ROA 5.21% 5.62% 5.30% 5.05% 4.48% 2.59% 2.06% 1.81% 1.60% 2.64% 3.08% 3.13% 3.51% 3.02% 2.76% -1.56% -1.43% -0.74% -0.19% 4.42%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Operating ROA = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $459,900K ÷ $8,832,200K
= 5.21%

Trinity Industries Inc's operating return on assets (ROA) has shown fluctuations over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The operating ROA started at 4.42% in March 31, 2020, declined to negative values in the subsequent quarters, reaching a low of -1.56% in March 31, 2021.

However, the company's performance improved thereafter, with operating ROA turning positive in June 30, 2021, and gradually increasing to 5.62% by September 30, 2024. The highest operating ROA was recorded at 5.62% in September 30, 2024, indicating an efficient utilization of assets to generate operating profits.

Overall, Trinity Industries Inc's operating ROA has demonstrated resilience and improvement over the analyzed period, ending on a positive note with a value of 5.21% in December 31, 2024. This upward trend suggests the company's enhanced operational efficiency and profitability in utilizing its assets effectively.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Operating ROA
Trinity Industries Inc
TRN
5.21%
Greenbrier Companies Inc
GBX
7.63%
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp
WAB
8.60%