Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN) Operating Margin: 16.59%
Is Trinity Industries, Inc.’s operating margin high or low?
Trinity Industries, Inc.'s operating margin of 16.59% is 39% above its 5-year average of 11.92%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-8.84%–16.94%).
As of Tuesday, June 16, 2026. 1.84% above its 12-month average of 16.29%.
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TRN Operating Margin Metrics
OPERATING MARGIN
16.59%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG TTM
16.29%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 3Y
15.86%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 5Y
11.92%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 10Y
13.84%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 15Y
15.67%
OPERATING MARGIN AVG 20Y
15.22%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.84%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+4.59%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+39.12%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+19.89%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+5.90%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+9.00%
TRN Competitors' Operating Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | OPERATING MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN) | $2.77B | 16.59% | 16.29% | 15.86% | 11.92% |
| Teekay Tankers Ltd. (TNK)vs › | $2.62B | 31.02% | 26.76% | 28.25% | 15.53% |
| Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN)vs › | $2.58B | 2.14% | 2.27% | 4.93% | 6.77% |
| Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC)vs › | $1.88B | 7.99% | 8.39% | 10.06% | 9.67% |
| Enerpac Tool Group Corp. (EPAC)vs › | $1.87B | 20.52% | 21.61% | 15.70% | 12.89% |
| T1 Energy Inc (TE)vs › | $1.55B | -20.31% | -1274.02% | -637.01% | -424.67% |
| Ameresco, Inc. (AMRC)vs › | $1.52B | 6.32% | 6.39% | 6.52% | 6.81% |
| Griffon Corporation (GFF)vs › | $4.34B | 8.32% | 11.68% | 6.02% | 6.39% |
| Upwork Inc. (UPWK)vs › | $1.05B | 15.60% | 12.45% | 2.07% | -1.42% |
| Kforce Inc. (KFRC)vs › | $855.94M | 3.80% | 4.37% | 5.31% | 5.62% |
Operating Efficiency
Gross Margin
27.0%
Operating Margin
16.6%
Trinity Industries, Inc. Operating Margin Formula & Definition
Operating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue
Operating margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after operating expenses, reflecting operating efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Trinity Industries, Inc. Operating Margin FAQ
- What is the operating margin for Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN)?
- The operating margin for TRN stock is 16.59%.
- Is Trinity Industries, Inc.'s operating margin high or low?
- Trinity Industries, Inc.'s operating margin of 16.59% is 39% above its 5-year average of 11.92%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-8.84%–16.94%).
- What is the TTM average operating margin for Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN)?
- The TTM average operating margin for TRN stock is 16.29%.
- What is the 3Y average operating margin for Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN)?
- The 3Y average operating margin for TRN stock is 15.86%.
- What is the 5Y average operating margin for Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN)?
- The 5Y average operating margin for TRN stock is 11.92%.
- What is the 10Y average operating margin for Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN)?
- The 10Y average operating margin for TRN stock is 13.84%.
- What is the 15Y average operating margin for Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN)?
- The 15Y average operating margin for TRN stock is 15.67%.
- What is the 20Y average operating margin for Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN)?
- The 20Y average operating margin for TRN stock is 15.22%.
Trinity Industries, Inc. Operating Margin History
| DATE | OPERATING MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 16.62% |
| 2024-12-31 | 15.96% |
| 2023-12-31 | 13.98% |
| 2022-12-31 | 16.89% |
| 2021-12-31 | 16.94% |
| 2020-12-31 | -8.84% |
| 2019-12-31 | 14.42% |
| 2018-12-31 | 12.56% |
| 2017-12-31 | 14.99% |
| 2016-12-31 | 16.18% |
| 2015-12-31 | 22.51% |
| 2014-12-31 | 20.28% |
| 2013-12-31 | 17.71% |
| 2012-12-31 | 15.08% |
| 2011-12-31 | 13.83% |
| 2010-12-31 | 13.89% |
| 2009-12-31 | -1.19% |
| 2008-12-31 | 14.14% |
| 2007-12-31 | 13.38% |
| 2006-12-31 | 11.89% |
| 2005-12-31 | 5.87% |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.64% |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.94% |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.72% |
| 2001-03-31 | -3.47% |
| 2000-03-31 | 10.18% |
| 1999-03-31 | 9.73% |
| 1998-03-31 | 10.35% |
| 1997-03-31 | 9.59% |
| 1996-03-31 | 8.76% |
About Trinity Industries, Inc.
Trinity Industries, Inc. operates in North America, providing railway transportation solutions under its TrinityRail brand. The company is organized into two main divisions: Railcar Leasing and Management Services, and Rail Products. The Railcar Leasing and Management Services group focuses on leasing freight and tank railcars, overseeing railcar leases on behalf of third-party investors, and offering comprehensive fleet maintenance and management. As of December 31, 2021, this segment managed a fleet of 106,970 railcars, which it either owned or leased. Its customers are industrial shippers and railroad companies across various sectors, including agriculture, construction and metals, consumer goods, energy, and refined products and chemicals. Conversely, the Rail Products Group manufactures freight and tank railcars designed for transporting diverse liquids, gases, and dry cargo. This division also provides railcar maintenance and modification services. Its clientele includes railroads, leasing businesses, and industrial shippers in the same key markets: agriculture, construction and metals, consumer products, energy, and refined products and chemicals. Trinity Industries distributes its offerings via both its internal sales teams and independent representatives. Established in 1933, the company maintains its headquarters in Dallas, Texas.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Railroads
- CEO
- E. Jean Savage