Trinity Industries (STU:TTA) OCF Margin %: 19.88% (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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STU:TTA Trinity Industries Inc STU:TTA
76 GF Score
Price €31.20
GF Value €19.14
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Trinity Industries OCF Margin %?

Trinity Industries STU:TTA -3.70% 76 OCF Margin % is 19.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 17.66. 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 1,003 Transportation companies, Trinity Industries ranks better than 61.42% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. Trinity Industries's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €85 Mil. Trinity Industries's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €426 Mil. Therefore, Trinity Industries's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 19.88%.

As of today, Trinity Industries's current OCF Yield % is 12.98%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Trinity Industries's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

STU:TTA' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.65   Med: 17.66   Max: 40.36
Current: 18.45


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Trinity Industries was 40.36%. The lowest was -0.65%. And the median was 17.66%.

STU:TTA's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
61.42% of 1003 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.84 vs STU:TTA: 18.45


Trinity Industries OCF Margin % Related Terms


Trinity Industries OCF Margin % Historical Data

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

Trinity Industries Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF 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
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STU:TTA vs GBX, FSTR, RAIL: OCF Margin % Comparison

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

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

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


STU:TTA
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Trinity Industries OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=307.184/1841.993
=16.68 %

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=84.597/425.58
=19.88 %

* 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 OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 19.88% mean?
Trinity Industries (STU:TTA) has a OCF Margin % of 19.88% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Trinity Industries and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 17.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Trinity Industries ranks #387 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Trinity Industries' OCF Margin % too high?
Trinity Industries' current OCF Margin % of 19.88% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 17.66. The Transportation industry median OCF Margin % is 12.84. Trinity Industries' value of 19.88% is 54.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trinity Industries ranks #387 out of 1003 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' OCF Margin % compare to GBX and FSTR?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Trinity Industries ranks #387 out of 1003 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Trinity Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 12.84. Trinity Industries' value of 19.88% is 54.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 17.66 vs. the industry median of 12.84, 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 OCF Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median OCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 12.84, based on 1,003 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Trinity Industries's current OCF Margin % of 19.88% is 54.8% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Trinity Industries and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median OCF Margin % is 12.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trinity Industries's current OCF Margin % is 19.88%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 17.66. 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 OCF Margin % is 19.88%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 17.66 and 54.8% above the Transportation industry median of 12.84. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Trinity Industries (STU:TTA), the current OCF Margin % is 19.88% 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 63% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.14. GuruFocus considers Trinity Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:TTA:

  • OCF Margin %: 19.88% (13% above median its 10-year median of 17.66)
  • GF Value™: €19.14 vs. price of €31.20 (63% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 76/100 with 11 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.8% above the Transportation median (#387 of 1003)

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.
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