Trinity Industries Inc (TRN)

Financial leverage ratio

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 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Total assets US$ in thousands 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 8,701,400 8,643,100 8,575,900 8,413,900
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 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 2,030,100 2,110,600 2,178,800 2,214,500
Financial leverage ratio 8.59 8.97 9.07 8.89 8.62 8.55 8.65 8.03 8.00 6.38 6.20 5.19 5.00 4.80 4.58 4.25 4.29 4.10 3.94 3.80

December 31, 2023 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $8,906,500K ÷ $1,037,100K
= 8.59

Trinity Industries, Inc.'s financial leverage ratio has fluctuated over the past eight quarters, ranging from 8.03 to 9.07. The financial leverage ratio indicates the level of debt a company uses to finance its operations compared to its equity. A higher ratio suggests that the company relies more on debt, which can amplify returns but also increase financial risk.

In the latest quarter, Q4 2023, Trinity Industries, Inc. recorded a financial leverage ratio of 8.59, which is slightly lower than the ratios seen in the previous two quarters (Q3 2023 and Q2 2023). This may suggest that the company reduced its reliance on debt during this period.

Overall, Trinity Industries, Inc.'s financial leverage ratio has been relatively stable around the 8.5 to 9 range, indicating a moderate level of leverage in its capital structure. Investors and analysts should continue to monitor changes in this ratio to assess the company's debt management and financial risk profile.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Trinity Industries Inc
TRN
8.59
Greenbrier Companies Inc
GBX
3.11
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp
WAB
1.81