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TriMasTRS +4.91%53 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.41 as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 3.06. GuruFocus rates TRS with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $22.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 333 Packaging & Containers companies, TriMas ranks worse than 77.18% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for TriMas's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
TRS'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.05 Med: 3.06 Max: 1070.43
Current: 5.69
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of TriMas was 1070.43. The lowest was -10.05. And the median was 3.06.
TRS's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 77.18% of 333
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 2.58
vs TRS: 5.69
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
TriMas Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
TriMas Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TriMas's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, TriMas's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
TriMas Debt-to-EBITDA vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, TriMas's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TriMas's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
TriMas (TRS) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.41 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on TriMas. This is 11% above median its historical median of 3.06. According to the industry distribution chart, TriMas ranks #257 out of 333 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is TriMas' Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
TriMas' current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.41 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 3.06. The Packaging & Containers industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58. TriMas' value of 3.41 is 32.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TriMas ranks #257 out of 333 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, TriMas has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TriMas' Debt-to-EBITDA compare to OI and MYE?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, TriMas ranks #257 out of 333 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places TriMas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58. TriMas' value of 3.41 is 32.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.06 vs. the industry median of 2.58, TriMas 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Packaging & Containers companies is 2.58, based on 333 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. TriMas's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.41 is 32.2% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on TriMas. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TriMas's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.41, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 3.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TriMas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TriMas (TRS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.47, compared to a current price of $39.91 — trading 77.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.41, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 3.06 and 32.2% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 2.58. TriMas' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For TriMas (TRS), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.41 as of Jun. 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 TriMas (TRS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TriMas stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $39.91 is trading 77.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $22.47.
GuruFocus considers TriMas to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TRS:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.41 (11% above median its 10-year median of 3.06)
GF Value™: $22.47 vs. price of $39.91 (77.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.2% above the Packaging & Containers median (#257 of 333)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TRS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TriMas Corp designs, develops and manufactures a diverse set of products for the consumer products, and industrial markets . The company operates through two segments namely: The packaging segment manufactures and distributes closure and dispensing systems. The specialty product segment manufactures and distributes steel cylinders, wellhead engines, compression systems, industrial sealing, and fasteners. The packaging segment generates majority of its revenue.
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