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Trinity IndustriesMEX:TRN 74 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 1.78. GuruFocus rates MEX:TRN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN325.79. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Transportation companies, Trinity Industries ranks worse than 55.74% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Trinity Industries's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN1,746 Mil. Trinity Industries's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN146,965 Mil. Therefore, Trinity Industries's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Trinity Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:TRN'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.73 Med: 1.78 Max: 7.94
Current: 3.03
During the past 13 years, Trinity Industries's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 7.94%. The lowest was -1.73%. And the median was 1.78%.
MEX:TRN's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 55.74% of 1010
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 3.765
vs MEX:TRN: 3.03
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Trinity Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Trinity Industries Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Trinity Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
MEX:TRN vs GBX, FSTR, RAIL: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Trinity Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Trinity Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Trinity Industries's Return-on-Tangible-Asset falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.19% mean?
Trinity Industries (MEX:TRN) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.19% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Trinity Industries and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 1.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Trinity Industries ranks #563 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 55.7%.
Is Trinity Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Trinity Industries' current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.19% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.78. The Transportation industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.77. Trinity Industries' value of 1.19% is 68.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trinity Industries ranks #563 out of 1010 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Trinity Industries has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trinity Industries' Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to GBX and FSTR?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Trinity Industries ranks #563 out of 1010 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Trinity Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.77. Trinity Industries' value of 1.19% is 68.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.78 vs. the industry median of 3.77, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Transportation company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Transportation companies is 3.77, based on 1,010 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Trinity Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.19% is 68.4% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Trinity Industries and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trinity Industries's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.19%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 1.78. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 1.19%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN325.79, compared to a current price of MXN551.50 — trading 69.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.19%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 1.78 and 68.4% below the Transportation industry median of 3.77. Trinity Industries' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Trinity Industries (MEX:TRN), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 1.19% 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 (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 69.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN325.79.
Key valuation signals for MEX:TRN:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 1.19% (33% below median its 10-year median of 1.78)
GF Value™: MXN325.79 vs. price of MXN551.50 (69.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.4% below the Transportation median (#563 of 1010)
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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