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Trinity IndustriesTRN +0.96%70 EV-to-EBIT is 9.88 as of Aug. 16, 2026, which is 48% below its 10-year median of 19.11. GuruFocus rates TRN with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $21.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 864 Transportation companies, Trinity Industries ranks better than 62.27% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Trinity Industries's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $7,830 Mil.
Trinity Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $752 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Trinity Industries EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Trinity Industries's EV-to-EBIT 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 Railroads subindustry, Trinity Industries's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Trinity Industries's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Trinity Industries's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Trinity Industries's current Enterprise Value is $7,431 Mil.
Trinity Industries's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $752 Mil.
* 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 (TRN) has a EV-to-EBIT of 9.88 as of Aug. 16, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Trinity Industries and its competitors. This is 48% below median its historical median of 19.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Trinity Industries ranks #326 out of 864 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Trinity Industries' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Trinity Industries' current EV-to-EBIT of 9.88 is 48% below median its 10-year median of 19.11. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.28. Trinity Industries' value of 9.88 is 19.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trinity Industries ranks #326 out of 864 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Trinity Industries has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trinity Industries' EV-to-EBIT compare to GBX and FSTR?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Trinity Industries ranks #326 out of 864 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This puts Trinity Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.28. Trinity Industries' value of 9.88 is 19.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.11 vs. the industry median of 12.28, Trinity Industries has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.28, based on 864 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Trinity Industries's current EV-to-EBIT of 9.88 is 19.5% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Trinity Industries and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trinity Industries's current EV-to-EBIT is 9.88, which is 48% below median its own 10-year median of 19.11. 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 (TRN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $21.46, compared to a current price of $29.59 — trading 37.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 9.88, which is 48% below median its 10-year median of 19.11 and 19.5% below the Transportation industry median of 12.28. Trinity Industries' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Trinity Industries (TRN), the current EV-to-EBIT is 9.88 as of Aug. 16, 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 (TRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trinity Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $29.59 is trading 37.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $21.46.
GuruFocus considers Trinity Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TRN:
EV-to-EBIT: 9.88 (48% below median its 10-year median of 19.11)
GF Value™: $21.46 vs. price of $29.59 (37.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.5% below the Transportation median (#326 of 864)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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