Trinity Industries Inc (TRN)

Return on assets (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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands 138,400 172,300 162,700 125,300 118,400 98,400 102,400 89,100 82,200 173,400 179,600 188,600 182,000 -79,200 -86,300 -305,900 -149,200 -600 22,900 265,900
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
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%

December 31, 2024 calculation

ROA = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $138,400K ÷ $8,832,200K
= 1.57%

Trinity Industries Inc's return on assets (ROA) fluctuated over the period from March 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. The ROA started at 2.95% in March 2020, showing a positive trend initially. However, there was a significant decline in ROA, reaching -3.49% in March 2021, indicating the company's assets were not generating sufficient returns.

Subsequently, there was a gradual improvement in ROA levels, with positive percentages recorded from December 2021 to September 2024, ranging from 0.94% to 1.95%. This suggests that Trinity Industries Inc's assets were being more effectively utilized to generate profits during this period.

Overall, the ROA performance reflects a mix of challenges and improvements in the company's asset utilization efficiency over the analyzed period. The company should continue to monitor and manage its assets effectively to sustain or further improve its return on assets in the future.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024