Trinity Industries (STU:TTA) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jul. 23, 2026)

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STU:TTA Trinity Industries Inc STU:TTA
76 GF Score
Price €31.20
GF Value €19.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Trinity Industries Moat Score?

Trinity Industries STU:TTA -3.70% 76 Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:TTA with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,058 Transportation companies, Trinity Industries ranks better than 97.73% on this metric.

Trinity Industries has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Trinity Industries has Narrow Moat: Trinity Industries has a strong narrow moat due to its scale in railcar manufacturing and leasing. It benefits from durable cost advantages and a strong distribution network, but faces competition and cyclical demand.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Trinity Industries might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Trinity Industries  (STU:TTA) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Trinity Industries Moat Score Related Terms

STU:TTA vs GBX, FSTR, RAIL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Trinity Industries's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Trinity Industries's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Trinity Industries's Moat Score falls into.


STU:TTA
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What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Trinity Industries (STU:TTA) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jul. 23, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Trinity Industries ranks #24 out of 1058 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Trinity Industries' Moat Score too high?
Trinity Industries' current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Trinity Industries ranks #24 out of 1058 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 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trinity Industries' Moat Score compare to GBX and FSTR?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Trinity Industries ranks #24 out of 1058 companies for Moat Score. This places Trinity Industries in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Trinity Industries's current Moat Score is 6. 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 €19.14, compared to a current price of €31.20 — trading 63% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Trinity Industries (STU:TTA), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jul. 23, 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 63% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.14. GuruFocus considers Trinity Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:TTA:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: €19.14 vs. price of €31.20 (63% 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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