TRN Trinity Industries PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Nov 21, 2024, the TRN stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.62. This is based on the current EPS of $2.11 and the stock price of $37.17 per share. The current PE ratio is comparable to the past four-quarter average.
TRN PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Trinity Industries over the last ten years is 71.4. The current 17.62 price-to-earnings ratio is 75% less than the historical average. In the past ten years, TRN's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2020 quarter at 1,950, with a price of $19.5 and an EPS of $0.01. The Mar 2016 quarter saw the lowest point at 3.96, with a price of $18.31 and an EPS of $4.62.
Trinity Industries PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 164.24% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -49.89% in 2023
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20.3 | -49.89% |
| 2022 | 40.51 | 140.13% |
| 2021 | 16.87 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | 20.32 | 7.57% |
| 2018 | 18.89 | 132.92% |
| 2017 | 8.11 | -34.28% |
| 2016 | 12.34 | 164.24% |
| 2015 | 4.67 | -27.48% |
| 2014 | 6.44 | -43.76% |
TRN average PE ratio chart
Currently, TRN's PE ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
TRN PE vs peers
TRN's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks CAT and WAB, but it is above GBX's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GBX Greenbrier Companies Inc | 12.81 | $2.07B |
| TRN Trinity Industries Inc | 17.62 | $3.05B |
| CAT Caterpillar Inc | 17.98 | $188.1B |
| WAB Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp | 32.95 | $34.04B |
| RAIL FreightCar America Inc | N/A | $182.33M |
| IEP Icahn Enterprises Lp | N/A | $5.55B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Trinity Industries's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for TRN stock as of Nov 21, 2024, stands at 17.62.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Trinity Industries (TRN)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for TRN stock is 21.5.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Trinity Industries (TRN)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for TRN stock is 146.72.
What is the highest PE ratio for TRN?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 1,950 in the Sep 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for TRN compare to its historical average?
TRN's current price to earnings ratio is 75% below its 10-year historical average.
How is TRN's PE ratio calculated (Trinity Industries PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Nov 21, 2024), Trinity Industries's stock price is $37.17. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $2.11. Therefore, Trinity Industries's price to earnings ratio for today is 17.62. PE RATIO(17.62) = STOCK PRICE($37.17) / TTM EPS($2.11)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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