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TRIMAS CORP (TRS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

34.29 USD
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Last: 1/28/2026, 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. TRS has an average financial health and profitability rating. 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.
  • TRS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • 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

  • With a Return On Assets value of 3.07%, TRS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • TRS has a Return On Equity of 6.08%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: TRS outperforms 45.45% of 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.
  • The Operating Margin of TRS (7.32%) is worse than 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.
  • TRS's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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

  • TRS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for TRS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, TRS has less shares outstanding
  • 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 2.37 indicates that TRS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of TRS (2.37) is better than 68.18% 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.21, TRS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.56 indicates that TRS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • TRS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.56. This is amongst the best in the industry. TRS outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.56
Debt/FCF 9.21
Altman-Z 2.37
ROIC/WACC0.56
WACC8.55%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 2.68 indicates that TRS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • TRS has a better Current ratio (2.68) than 86.36% of its industry peers.
  • TRS has a Quick Ratio of 1.42. This is a normal value and indicates that TRS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting 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

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 31.87% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, TRS shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.59% on average per year.
  • TRS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.83%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.04% on average over the past years.
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

  • TRS is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -14.70% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, TRS will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -9.12% on average per year.
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

  • TRS is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.25.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as TRS.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.60. TRS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 28.39, which means the current valuation is very expensive for TRS.
  • 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 is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.25
Fwd PE 28.39
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.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of TRS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 31.41
EV/EBITDA 12.75
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.
  • A cheap valuation may be justified as TRS's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.70% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)6.45
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.
  • TRS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.38.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, TRS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
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

  • TRS pays out 14.97% of its income as dividend. This is a 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%.