TRN Trinity Industries PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Dec 20, 2024, the TRN stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.95. This is based on the current EPS of $2.11 and the stock price of $35.76 per share. A decrease of 2.8% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 17.4 of the past four quarters.
TRN PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Trinity Industries over the last ten years is 71.4. The current 16.95 price-to-earnings ratio is 76% 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 stock WAB, but it is above CAT's and GBX's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GBX Greenbrier Companies Inc | 11.96 | $1.93B |
| TRN Trinity Industries Inc | 16.65 | $2.89B |
| CAT Caterpillar Inc | 16.71 | $174.87B |
| WAB Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp | 31.75 | $32.8B |
| RAIL FreightCar America Inc | N/A | $165.23M |
| IEP Icahn Enterprises Lp | N/A | $4.73B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Trinity Industries's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for TRN stock as of Dec 20, 2024, stands at 16.95.
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 76% 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 (Dec 20, 2024), Trinity Industries's stock price is $35.76. 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 16.95. PE RATIO(16.95) = STOCK PRICE($35.76) / TTM EPS($2.11)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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