Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, railcar manufacturer Trinity Industries (TRN 3.05%) has earned a coveted five-star ranking.
With that in mind, let's take a closer look at Trinity and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.
Trinity facts
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Headquarters (founded) |
Dallas (1933) |
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Market Cap |
$3.1 billion |
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Industry |
Railroads |
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Trailing-12-Month Revenue |
$3.9 billion |
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Management |
Chairman/CEO Timothy Wallace (since 1999) CFO James Perry (since 2010) |
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Return on Equity (average, past 3 years) |
9.8% |
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Cash/Debt |
$447.9 million / $2.9 billion |
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Dividend Yield |
1.3% |
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Competitors |
American Railcar Industries Clipper Windpower Lafarge North America |
Sources: S&P Capital IQ and Motley Fool CAPS.
On CAPS, 97% of the 1,073 members who have rated Trinity believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward.
Just yesterday, one of those Fools, NHWeston102, succinctly summed up the bull case for our community:
Trinity is a broad spread on transportation and on energy. They make railcars and barges, needed by the [railroads] and river [transports], whatever their current business. They also are involved in wind energy. GE and other conglomerates may also be casting eyes on this obscure but pivotal company.
If you want market-thumping returns, you need to put together the best portfolio you can. Of course, despite a strong five-star rating, Trinity may not be your top choice.
