Trinity Industries (MEX:TRN) EBITDA Margin %: 35.18% (As of Mar. 2026) — 41% Above Median

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MEX:TRN Trinity Industries Inc MEX:TRN
74 GF Score
Price MXN551.50
GF Value MXN325.79
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What is Trinity Industries EBITDA Margin %?

Trinity Industries MEX:TRN 74 EBITDA Margin % is 35.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 41% above its 10-year median of 24.92. GuruFocus rates MEX:TRN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN325.79. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,003 Transportation companies, Trinity Industries ranks better than 88.83% on this metric.

EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Trinity Industries's EBITDA for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN3,121 Mil. Trinity Industries's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN8,872 Mil. Therefore, Trinity Industries's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.18%.


Trinity Industries  (MEX:TRN) EBITDA Margin % Explanation

EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.


Trinity Industries EBITDA Margin % Related Terms


Trinity Industries EBITDA Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Trinity Industries's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % Chart

Trinity Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBITDA Margin %
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Trinity Industries Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EBITDA Margin % 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 30.20 33.37 42.92 67.75 35.18

MEX:TRN vs GBX, FSTR, RAIL: EBITDA Margin % Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Trinity Industries's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Trinity Industries's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Trinity Industries's EBITDA Margin % falls into.


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Trinity Industries EBITDA Margin % Calculation

EBITDA margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Trinity Industries's EBITDA Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=17190.042/38836.494
=44.26 %

Trinity Industries's EBITDA Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

EBITDA Margin %=EBITDA (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=3121.46/8872.088
=35.18 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBITDA Margin % →
What does a EBITDA Margin % of 35.18% mean?
Trinity Industries (MEX:TRN) has a EBITDA Margin % of 35.18% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Trinity Industries and its competitors. This is 41% above median its historical median of 24.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Trinity Industries ranks #112 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11.2%.
Is Trinity Industries' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Trinity Industries' current EBITDA Margin % of 35.18% is 41% above median its 10-year median of 24.92. The Transportation industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.76. Trinity Industries' value of 35.18% is 155.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trinity Industries ranks #112 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Trinity Industries has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trinity Industries' EBITDA Margin % compare to GBX and FSTR?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Trinity Industries ranks #112 out of 1003 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Trinity Industries in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.76. Trinity Industries' value of 35.18% is 155.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 24.92 vs. the industry median of 13.76, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Transportation companies is 13.76, based on 1,003 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Trinity Industries's current EBITDA Margin % of 35.18% is 155.7% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Trinity Industries and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trinity Industries's current EBITDA Margin % is 35.18%, which is 41% above median its own 10-year median of 24.92. 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?
Trinity Industries (MEX:TRN) has a current EBITDA Margin % of 35.18%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN325.79, compared to a current price of MXN551.50 — trading 69.3% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 35.18%, which is 41% above median its 10-year median of 24.92 and 155.7% above the Transportation industry median of 13.76. Trinity Industries' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Trinity Industries (MEX:TRN), the current EBITDA Margin % is 35.18% as of Mar. 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 (MEX:TRN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trinity Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN551.50 is trading 69.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN325.79.

Key valuation signals for MEX:TRN:

  • EBITDA Margin %: 35.18% (41% above median its 10-year median of 24.92)
  • GF Value™: MXN325.79 vs. price of MXN551.50 (69.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 155.7% above the Transportation median (#112 of 1003)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:TRN 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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