Trinity Industries Inc (TRN)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 21.55% | 20.61% | 19.63% | 18.63% | 17.67% | 16.83% | 17.40% | 18.48% | 18.60% | 19.54% | 19.66% | 21.31% | 23.85% | 26.06% | 27.98% | 25.83% | 24.56% | 22.46% | 21.02% | 20.93% |
| 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% |
| Pretax margin | 7.20% | 7.85% | 7.05% | 5.92% | 4.99% | 4.38% | 5.20% | 5.54% | 6.40% | 5.47% | 5.95% | 5.09% | 5.01% | -6.49% | -8.40% | -28.14% | -24.73% | -11.62% | -8.46% | 5.82% |
| Net profit margin | 4.49% | 5.31% | 4.98% | 3.98% | 3.97% | 3.54% | 4.18% | 4.15% | 4.16% | 9.33% | 9.63% | 10.36% | 10.42% | -4.69% | -5.25% | -17.16% | -7.46% | -0.02% | 0.82% | 8.82% |
Trinity Industries Inc's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the period analyzed.
- Gross profit margin has been volatile, starting at 20.93% in March 2020, peaking at 27.98% in June 2021, before trending downwards to 21.55% by December 2024.
- Operating profit margin exhibited significant variability, with negative margins in some quarters but showing an improving trend from -7.70% in March 2021 to 14.94% in December 2024.
- Pretax margin started in negative territory in June 2020 but gradually improved to 7.20% by December 2024, with fluctuations along the way.
- Net profit margin also began in negative figures in the first quarters but moved into positive territory in subsequent periods, ranging from 3.54% to 10.42%.
Overall, while Trinity Industries Inc's profitability ratios have experienced fluctuations, there is evidence of improvement in operating, pretax, and net profit margins over the analyzed period, despite the downward trend in gross profit margins in recent quarters. Management may need to focus on maintaining and enhancing gross margins to support overall profitability.
Return on investment
| 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (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% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 1.57% | 1.95% | 1.82% | 1.38% | 1.33% | 1.10% | 1.14% | 1.01% | 0.94% | 2.02% | 2.08% | 2.27% | 2.21% | -0.93% | -1.00% | -3.49% | -1.71% | -0.01% | 0.26% | 2.95% |
| Return on total capital | 44.23% | 44.04% | 40.77% | 36.56% | 31.29% | 26.56% | 22.76% | 20.68% | 17.94% | 18.67% | 22.77% | 22.51% | 23.35% | 4.59% | 3.02% | -18.45% | -16.17% | -3.13% | -1.49% | 17.12% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 13.07% | 16.29% | 15.27% | 11.94% | 11.42% | 9.83% | 10.30% | 8.96% | 8.12% | 17.24% | 18.00% | 18.28% | 17.67% | -5.95% | -6.21% | -18.07% | -8.58% | -0.03% | 1.21% | 12.56% |
Trinity Industries Inc's profitability ratios have shown a positive trend over the past few years. The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has improved steadily from negative values in mid-2020 to around 5.30% by June 30, 2024. This indicates the company's ability to generate profits from its operating activities relative to its total assets.
Similarly, the Return on Assets (ROA) has also shown an upward trajectory, starting from negative values in early 2021 to reach 1.95% by September 30, 2024. This metric reflects the company's overall efficiency in utilizing its assets to generate profits.
The Return on Total Capital has seen significant improvement, increasing from negative values to around 44.23% by December 31, 2024. This suggests that the company has been more effective in generating returns from both debt and equity capital invested in the business.
Lastly, the Return on Equity (ROE) has also shown a positive trend, indicating an improvement in shareholder value creation. The ROE has increased from negative values to around 16.29% by September 30, 2024, showcasing the company's ability to generate returns for its equity holders.
Overall, Trinity Industries Inc's profitability ratios demonstrate a positive performance, with improvements across key metrics signaling efficient use of assets and capital to generate profits and create value for shareholders.