Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN) Return on Equity (ROE): 23.66%
Is Trinity Industries, Inc.’s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
Trinity Industries, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 23.66% is 129% above its 5-year average of 10.32%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-8.47%–23.66%).
As of Saturday, June 13, 2026. 29.40% above its 12-month average of 18.29%.
TRN Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
TRN Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
TRN Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
TRN Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
23.66%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
18.29%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
13.18%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
10.32%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
10.91%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
11.21%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
10.88%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+29.40%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+79.48%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+129.23%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+116.94%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+110.97%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+117.42%
TRN Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN) | $2.76B | 23.66% | 18.29% | 13.18% | 10.32% |
| Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) | $2.64B | -0.63% | 0.65% | 6.34% | 9.84% |
| Teekay Tankers Ltd. (TNK) | $2.61B | 19.58% | 20.08% | 23.92% | 12.48% |
| Enerpac Tool Group Corp. (EPAC) | $1.85B | 21.00% | 21.63% | 15.61% | 12.21% |
| Preformed Line Products Company (PLPC) | $1.84B | 7.24% | 8.10% | 11.65% | 11.35% |
| Ameresco, Inc. (AMRC) | $1.49B | 2.84% | 4.85% | 7.04% | 8.19% |
| T1 Energy Inc (TE) | $1.48B | -120.31% | -152.05% | -82.31% | -90.03% |
| Kforce Inc. (KFRC) | $891.60M | 29.49% | 30.28% | 35.09% | 35.23% |
| Ampco-Pittsburgh Corporation (AP) | $240.46M | -217.33% | -100.84% | -65.98% | -42.88% |
| SCHMID Group N.V. Class A Ordinary Shares (SHMD) | $231.68M | 51.43% | 94.53% | 10.86% | 13.63% |
Return Analysis
ROE
23.7%
ROA
3.1%
Trinity Industries, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Trinity Industries, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for TRN stock is 23.66%.
- Is Trinity Industries, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- Trinity Industries, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) of 23.66% is 129% above its 5-year average of 10.32%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-8.47%–23.66%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for TRN stock is 18.29%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for TRN stock is 13.18%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for TRN stock is 10.32%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for TRN stock is 10.91%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for TRN stock is 11.21%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Trinity Industries, Inc. (TRN)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for TRN stock is 10.88%.
Trinity Industries, Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 23.50% |
| 2024-12-31 | 13.07% |
| 2023-12-31 | 10.22% |
| 2022-12-31 | 5.94% |
| 2021-12-31 | 17.67% |
| 2020-12-31 | -8.47% |
| 2019-12-31 | 6.78% |
| 2018-12-31 | 7.21% |
| 2017-12-31 | 15.61% |
| 2016-12-31 | 8.77% |
| 2015-12-31 | 19.67% |
| 2014-12-31 | 19.96% |
| 2013-12-31 | 15.63% |
| 2012-12-31 | 12.43% |
| 2011-12-31 | 7.63% |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.82% |
| 2009-12-31 | -7.62% |
| 2008-12-31 | 15.61% |
| 2007-12-31 | 16.97% |
| 2006-12-31 | 16.39% |
| 2005-12-31 | 7.74% |
| 2004-12-31 | -0.92% |
| 2003-12-31 | -1.00% |
| 2002-12-31 | -1.96% |
| 2001-03-31 | -8.46% |
| 2000-03-31 | 17.87% |
| 1999-03-31 | 18.40% |
| 1998-03-31 | 11.68% |
| 1997-03-31 | 16.99% |
| 1996-03-31 | 15.25% |
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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