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Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Trinity Industries's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN19,808 Mil.
Trinity Industries's quarterly retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2025 (MXN19,473 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (MXN19,486 Mil) and
increased
from Mar. 2026 (MXN19,486 Mil) to Jun. 2026 (MXN19,808 Mil).
Trinity Industries's annual retained earnings
increased
from Dec. 2023 (MXN17,152 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (MXN21,984 Mil) but then
declined
from Dec. 2024 (MXN21,984 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (MXN19,473 Mil).
Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.
For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.
If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.
Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.
Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.
One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.
If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.
If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.
Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.
Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.
The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.
Trinity Industries Retained Earnings Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Trinity Industries's Retained Earnings 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.
Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.
Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.
What does a Retained Earnings of MXN19,808 Mil mean?
Trinity Industries (MEX:TRN) has a Retained Earnings of MXN19,808 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Trinity Industries and its competitors.
Is Trinity Industries' Retained Earnings too high?
Trinity Industries' current Retained Earnings is MXN19,808 Mil. Overall, Trinity Industries has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trinity Industries' Retained Earnings compare to GBX and FSTR?
Trinity Industries' Retained Earnings of MXN19,808 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 Retained Earnings for a Transportation company?
A good Retained Earnings depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Retained Earnings 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 Retained Earnings mean?
A high Retained Earnings can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Retained earnings is the amount of net income not issued to shareholders. View historical data on Trinity Industries and its competitors. Trinity Industries's current Retained Earnings is MXN19,808 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?
Trinity Industries (MEX:TRN) has a current Retained Earnings of MXN19,808 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN379.55, compared to a current price of MXN551.50 — trading 45.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Retained Earnings is MXN19,808 Mil. Trinity Industries' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Retained Earnings calculated?
Retained Earnings is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Trinity Industries (MEX:TRN), the current Retained Earnings is MXN19,808 Mil as of Jun. 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 45.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN379.55.
Key valuation signals for MEX:TRN:
Retained Earnings: MXN19,808 Mil
GF Value™: MXN379.55 vs. price of MXN551.50 (45.3% above fair value)
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 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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