Trinity Industries Inc (TRN)

Return on equity (ROE)

Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019
Net income US$ in thousands 106,000 60,100 182,000 -147,300 137,600
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 1,037,100 1,012,400 1,029,800 1,738,800 2,030,100
ROE 10.22% 5.94% 17.67% -8.47% 6.78%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $106,000K ÷ $1,037,100K
= 10.22%

Trinity Industries Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) has varied over the past five years. In 2023, the ROE was 10.22%, representing an increase from the previous year's ROE of 5.94%. This improvement indicates that the company generated a higher level of net income relative to its shareholder equity in 2023 compared to 2022.

Looking further back, in 2021, Trinity Industries Inc. achieved an ROE of 17.67%, reflecting a strong performance in utilizing equity to generate profits. The ROE dipped to -8.47% in 2020, signaling a period where the company experienced a net loss relative to its equity.

However, in 2019, Trinity Industries Inc. recorded an ROE of 6.78%, indicating a moderate profitability level compared to the other years in consideration. Overall, the company has experienced fluctuations in ROE, with a mix of positive and negative performances, suggesting varying levels of efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity to generate profits over the analyzed period.


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Dec 31, 2023