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TRIMAS CORP (TRS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:TRS - US8962152091 - Common Stock

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Last: 1/29/2026, 4:30:01 PM
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Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to TRS. TRS was compared to 22 industry peers in the Containers & Packaging industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of TRS get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. TRS does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year TRS was profitable.
  • TRS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Of the past 5 years TRS 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years TRS had a positive operating cash flow.
TRS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFTRS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of TRS (3.07%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • TRS has a Return On Equity (6.08%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • TRS has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.75%. This is in the lower half of the industry: TRS underperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for TRS is below the industry average of 7.62%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (4.55%) for TRS is below the current ROIC(4.75%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.07%
ROE 6.08%
ROIC 4.75%
ROA(3y)3.3%
ROA(5y)1.52%
ROE(3y)6.57%
ROE(5y)3.03%
ROIC(3y)4.55%
ROIC(5y)4.78%
TRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICTRS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 -10

1.3 Margins

  • TRS has a Profit Margin (4.35%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • TRS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • TRS has a Operating Margin of 7.32%. This is in the lower half of the industry: TRS underperforms 63.64% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of TRS has declined.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 23.05%, TRS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of TRS has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 7.32%
PM (TTM) 4.35%
GM 23.05%
OM growth 3Y-22.8%
OM growth 5Y-16.54%
PM growth 3Y-26.81%
PM growth 5Y-28.08%
GM growth 3Y-5.16%
GM growth 5Y-4.21%
TRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsTRS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so TRS is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, TRS has less shares outstanding
  • TRS has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • TRS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
TRS Yearly Shares OutstandingTRS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M
TRS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsTRS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.36 indicates that TRS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • TRS's Altman-Z score of 2.36 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. TRS outperforms 72.73% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of TRS is 9.21, which is on the high side as it means it would take TRS, 9.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.21, TRS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • TRS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56. This is a neutral value indicating TRS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • TRS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.56 is amongst the best of the industry. TRS outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 9.21
Altman-Z 2.36
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC8.57%
TRS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFTRS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • TRS has a Current Ratio of 2.68. This indicates that TRS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • TRS has a Current ratio of 2.68. This is amongst the best in the industry. TRS outperforms 86.36% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.42 indicates that TRS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.42, TRS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.68
Quick Ratio 1.42
TRS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesTRS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • TRS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 31.87%, which is quite impressive.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.59% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has grown by 11.83% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, TRS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.04% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.87%
EPS 3Y-9.51%
EPS 5Y-0.59%
EPS Q2Q%41.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.83%
Revenue growth 3Y2.57%
Revenue growth 5Y5.04%
Sales Q2Q%17.4%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -14.70% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
  • TRS is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -9.12% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.52%
EPS Next 2Y-14.7%
EPS Next 3Y-14.7%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.6%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.58%
Revenue Next 3Y-9.12%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
TRS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesTRS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 200M 400M 600M 800M
TRS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesTRS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 16.31, the valuation of TRS can be described as correct.
  • TRS's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.39, TRS is valued a bit cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.49, the valuation of TRS can be described as expensive.
  • TRS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. TRS is more expensive than 77.27% of the companies in the same industry.
  • TRS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.72.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.31
Fwd PE 28.49
TRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsTRS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of TRS indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: TRS is more expensive than 68.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • TRS's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 31.52
EV/EBITDA 12.7
TRS Per share dataTRS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • TRS's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.70% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)6.47
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-14.7%
EPS Next 3Y-14.7%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • TRS has a yearly dividend return of 0.47%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.38, TRS is paying slightly less dividend.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.47, TRS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.47%

5.2 History

  • TRS has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
  • TRS has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
TRS Yearly Dividends per shareTRS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.05 0.1 0.15

5.3 Sustainability

  • 14.97% of the earnings are spent on dividend by TRS. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP14.97%
EPS Next 2Y-14.7%
EPS Next 3Y-14.7%
TRS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendTRS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M
TRS Dividend Payout.TRS Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.TRS Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

TRIMAS CORP / TRS FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of TRIMAS CORP (TRS) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to TRS.


What is the valuation status for TRS stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to TRIMAS CORP (TRS). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is TRIMAS CORP (TRS) stock?

TRIMAS CORP (TRS) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for TRS stock?

The financial health rating of TRIMAS CORP (TRS) is 6 / 10.


Is the dividend of TRIMAS CORP sustainable?

The dividend rating of TRIMAS CORP (TRS) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 14.97%.