Trinity Industries (STU:TTA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.40 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 14% Above Median

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STU:TTA Trinity Industries Inc STU:TTA
73 GF Score
Price €25.80
GF Value €18.51
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Trinity Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Trinity Industries STU:TTA -3.73% 73 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates STU:TTA with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.51 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 734 Transportation companies, Trinity Industries ranks worse than 57.63% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Trinity Industries's current share price is €25.80. Trinity Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was €18.42. Trinity Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.40.

The historical rank and industry rank for Trinity Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

STU:TTA' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.74   Med: 1.23   Max: 1.77
Current: 1.42

During the past years, Trinity Industries's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 1.77. The lowest was 0.74. And the median was 1.23.

STU:TTA's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
57.63% of 734 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs STU:TTA: 1.42

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Trinity Industries's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €12.448. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is €18.42 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Trinity Industries  (STU:TTA) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Trinity Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Trinity Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Trinity Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Trinity Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Trinity Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.38 1.29 1.15 1.55 1.23

Trinity Industries Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.21 1.28 1.23 1.51 1.64

STU:TTA vs GBX, FSTR, RAIL: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Trinity Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Trinity Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Trinity Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Trinity Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Trinity Industries Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Trinity Industries's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=25.80/18.42
=1.40

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Trinity Industries's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Trinity Industries's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=12.448/333.9520*333.9520
=12.448

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Trinity Industries Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 22.606 241.428 31.269
201612 24.407 241.432 33.760
201703 24.309 243.801 33.298
201706 23.116 244.955 31.515
201709 22.114 246.819 29.921
201712 25.205 246.524 34.144
201803 24.339 249.554 32.570
201806 25.023 251.989 33.162
201809 24.882 252.439 32.916
201812 14.578 251.233 19.378
201903 14.702 254.202 19.314
201906 15.088 256.143 19.671
201909 15.632 256.759 20.332
201912 15.264 256.974 19.836
202003 16.181 258.115 20.935
202006 14.161 257.797 18.344
202009 13.522 260.280 17.349
202012 12.853 260.474 16.479
202103 12.947 264.877 16.323
202106 11.525 271.696 14.166
202109 11.627 274.310 14.155
202112 10.941 278.802 13.105
202203 11.249 287.504 13.066
202206 11.495 296.311 12.955
202209 12.466 296.808 14.026
202212 11.784 296.797 13.259
202303 11.450 301.836 12.668
202306 11.223 305.109 12.284
202309 11.464 307.789 12.438
202312 11.626 306.746 12.657
202403 11.793 312.332 12.609
202406 12.013 314.175 12.769
202409 11.556 315.301 12.240
202412 12.362 315.605 13.081
202503 11.910 319.799 12.437
202506 10.814 322.561 11.196
202509 10.529 324.800 10.826
202512 11.528 324.054 11.880
202603 11.723 330.213 11.856
202606 12.448 333.952 12.448

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.40 mean?
Trinity Industries (STU:TTA) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.40 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Trinity Industries and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, Trinity Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.74 to 1.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Trinity Industries ranks #423 out of 734 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is Trinity Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Trinity Industries' current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.40 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.74 to a high of 1.77. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Trinity Industries' value of 1.40 is 10.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trinity Industries ranks #423 out of 734 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Trinity Industries has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trinity Industries' Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to GBX and FSTR?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Trinity Industries ranks #423 out of 734 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Trinity Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Trinity Industries' value of 1.40 is 10.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Trinity Industries' own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.74 to 1.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Trinity Industries has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 734 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Trinity Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.40 is 10.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Trinity Industries and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trinity Industries's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 1.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trinity Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trinity Industries (STU:TTA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.51, compared to a current price of €25.80 — trading 39.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 10.2% above the Transportation industry median of 1.27. Trinity Industries' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Trinity Industries (STU:TTA), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.40 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Trinity Industries (STU:TTA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trinity Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €25.80 is trading 39.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.51. GuruFocus considers Trinity Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:TTA:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.40 (14% above median its 10-year median of 1.23)
  • GF Value™: €18.51 vs. price of €25.80 (39.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.2% above the Transportation median (#423 of 734)

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:TTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Trinity Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges TRN:USA
Address 14221 North Dallas Parkway, Suite 1100, Dallas, TX, USA, 75254-2957
Trinity Industries Inc sells and leases railroad products and railcar maintenance services in North America. The company operates under the name TrinityRail in two main segments: railcar leasing and management services, which owns railcars and provides fleet management and administration services; rail products, which builds, sells, and modifies freight and tank railcars and their components; and all other, which sells highway products such as guardrail and other highway barriers. Customers include railroads, leasing companies, and shipping companies in agriculture, construction, consumer products, energy, and chemicals.
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