TNLIF (Trainline) ROIC %: 11.50% (As of Feb. 2026)


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What is Trainline ROIC %?

Trainline TNLIF 70 ROIC % is 11.50% as of Feb. 2026. GuruFocus rates TNLIF with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.62. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Trainline's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 11.50%.

As of today (2026-06-24), Trainline's WACC % is 2.16%. Trainline's ROIC % is 14.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Trainline generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.


Trainline  (OTCPK:TNLIF) ROIC % Explanation

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.

There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.

Why is ROIC % important?

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, Trainline's WACC % is 2.16%. Trainline's ROIC % is 14.00% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Trainline generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.


Be Aware

Like ROE % and ROA %, ROIC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.


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Trainline ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Trainline's ROIC % 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.

Trainline ROIC % Chart

Trainline Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
ROIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.40 4.39 6.90 10.36 14.84

Trainline Semi-Annual Data
Feb17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
ROIC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.94 13.02 8.92 16.74 11.50

TNLIF vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: ROIC % Comparison

For the Travel Services subindustry, Trainline's ROIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROIC % 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.


Trainline ROIC % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Trainline's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Trainline's ROIC % falls into.


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Trainline ROIC % Calculation

Trainline's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Feb. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Feb. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (A: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=166.341 * ( 1 - 30.18% )/( (756.227 + 808.864)/ 2 )
=116.1392862/782.5455
=14.84 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Feb. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=828.424 - 273.492 - ( 96.307 - max(0, 383.122 - 181.827+96.307))
=756.227

Invested Capital(A: Feb. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=950.618 - 258.575 - ( 81.118 - max(0, 318.761 - 201.94+81.118))
=808.864

Trainline's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Aug. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Feb. 2026 ))/ count )
=148.192 * ( 1 - 35.52% )/( (853.195 + 808.864)/ 2 )
=95.5542016/831.0295
=11.50 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Aug. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=945.312 - 382.896 - ( 76.892 - max(0, 498.378 - 207.599+76.892))
=853.195

Invested Capital(Q: Feb. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=950.618 - 258.575 - ( 81.118 - max(0, 318.761 - 201.94+81.118))
=808.864

Note: The Operating Income data used here is two times the semi-annual (Feb. 2026) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

* 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 ROIC % →
What does a ROIC % of 11.50% mean?
Trainline (TNLIF) has a ROIC % of 11.50% as of Feb. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Trainline and its competitors.
Is Trainline's ROIC % too high?
Trainline's current ROIC % is 11.50%. The Travel & Leisure industry median ROIC % is 3.74. Trainline's value of 11.50% is 207.5% above this industry median. Overall, Trainline has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trainline's ROIC % compare to BKNG and ABNB?
Trainline's ROIC % of 11.50% can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. The industry median ROIC % is 3.74. Trainline's value of 11.50% is 207.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROIC % for a Travel & Leisure company?
The median ROIC % among Travel & Leisure companies is 3.74, based on 833 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Trainline's current ROIC % of 11.50% is 207.5% 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 ROIC % mean?
A high ROIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Trainline and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median ROIC % is 3.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trainline's current ROIC % is 11.50%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trainline stock overvalued right now?
Trainline (TNLIF) has a current ROIC % of 11.50%. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.62, compared to a current price of $2.97 — trading 47.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 11.50% and 207.5% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 3.74. Trainline's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROIC % calculated?
ROIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Trainline (TNLIF), the current ROIC % is 11.50% as of Feb. 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 Trainline (TNLIF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trainline stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.97 is trading 47.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.62.

Key valuation signals for TNLIF:

  • ROIC %: 11.50%
  • GF Value™: $5.62 vs. price of $2.97 (47.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 207.5% above the Travel & Leisure median

No single metric tells the full story. See the TNLIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Trainline Business Description

Address 1 Stonecutter Street, London, GBR, EC4A 4AH
Trainline PLC are the main independent rail and coach travel platform selling rail and coach tickets world'wide. The Group has three operating segments UK Consumer includes Travel apps and websites for individual travellers for journeys within the UK; International Consumer includes Travel apps and websites for individual travellers for journeys outside the UK including journeys between the UK and outside the UK, and Trainline Solutions1 includes Travel portal platforms for Trainline's own branded business units, in addition to external corporates, travel management companies and whitelabel ecommerce platforms for Train Operating Companies. It generates majority of revenue from UK Consumer. It has presence in UK and Rest of world of which majority of revenue comes from UK.
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