Trinity Industries Inc (TRN)
Return on total capital
| 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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| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 468,300 | 465,700 | 434,400 | 383,600 | 324,500 | 265,800 | 226,400 | 205,600 | 181,600 | 187,800 | 227,200 | 232,300 | 240,500 | 61,100 | 42,000 | -312,300 | -281,200 | -56,800 | -28,200 | 362,400 |
| Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 1,058,900 | 1,057,400 | 1,065,500 | 1,049,300 | 1,037,100 | 1,000,800 | 994,600 | 994,200 | 1,012,400 | 1,005,900 | 997,600 | 1,032,000 | 1,029,800 | 1,331,000 | 1,389,900 | 1,692,400 | 1,738,800 | 1,817,300 | 1,891,300 | 2,116,400 |
| 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% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Return on total capital = EBIT (ttm) ÷ (Long-term debt + Total stockholders’ equity)
= $468,300K ÷ ($—K + $1,058,900K)
= 44.23%
Trinity Industries Inc's return on total capital has shown significant fluctuations over the periods provided. It started positively at 17.12% in March 2020 but declined to negative figures in subsequent quarters, reaching its lowest point at -18.45% in March 2021. However, there was a gradual improvement thereafter, with positive returns recorded consistently from June 2021 onwards. The return on total capital steadily increased, reaching a peak of 44.23% by December 2024. This positive trend indicates an improvement in the company's efficiency in generating profits relative to the total capital invested. Overall, the company's return on total capital reflects a volatile but ultimately positive trajectory over the period covered.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024