Trinity Industries (STU:TTA) Interest Expense: €-235 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:TTA Trinity Industries Inc STU:TTA
76 GF Score
Price €31.20
GF Value €18.87
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Trinity Industries Interest Expense?

Trinity Industries STU:TTA -3.70% 76 Interest Expense is €-235 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:TTA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Trinity Industries's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -57 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €-235 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Trinity Industries's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € 68 Mil. Trinity Industries's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was € -57 Mil. Trinity Industries's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.20. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


Trinity Industries  (STU:TTA) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Trinity Industries's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-57 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €68 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €4,656 Mil.

Trinity Industries's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*67.643/-56.571
=1.20

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Warning Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Trinity Industries Inc interest coverage is 1.26, which is low.


Trinity Industries Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Trinity Industries's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

Trinity Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Interest Expense
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Trinity Industries Quarterly Data
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STU:TTA
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Trinity Industries Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-235 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-235 Mil mean?
Trinity Industries (STU:TTA) has a Interest Expense of €-235 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Trinity Industries and its competitors.
Is Trinity Industries' Interest Expense too high?
Trinity Industries' current Interest Expense is €-235 Mil. Overall, Trinity Industries has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trinity Industries' Interest Expense compare to GBX and FSTR?
Trinity Industries' Interest Expense of €-235 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Transportation company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Trinity Industries and its competitors. Trinity Industries's current Interest Expense is €-235 Mil. 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 €18.87, compared to a current price of €31.20 — trading 65.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-235 Mil. Trinity Industries' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Trinity Industries (STU:TTA), the current Interest Expense is €-235 Mil 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 (STU:TTA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trinity Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €31.20 is trading 65.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.87. GuruFocus considers Trinity Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:TTA:

  • Interest Expense: €-235 Mil
  • GF Value™: €18.87 vs. price of €31.20 (65.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 11 warning signs

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.
76GF Score

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