Trimble (TRMB) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Trimble (TRMB): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Technology Hardware & Equipment peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | TRMB |
|---|---|
| Name | Trimble Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Information Technology |
| GICS Industry Group | Technology Hardware & Equipment |
| GICS Industry | Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Electronic Equipment & Instruments |
| Market Capitalization | 12.40 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq |
| Listing Date | July 20, 1990 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TRMB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | -30.18% | 19.81% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 10.14% | 26.50% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | -9.02% | 9.52% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TRMB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 36.40% | 55.75% |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.36 | 1.39 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -54.28% | -58.83% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TRMB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | -0.95 | 0.28 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | -1.16 | 0.40 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Trimble (TRMB) has negative ROE of -2.92%. That can come from trailing losses or negative book equity, so it is a warning state rather than a clean capital-efficiency measure.
TRMB
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
-2.92%
Group distribution
- Max
- 42.47%
- Q3
- 19.13%
- Median
- 11.00%
- Q1
- 1.63%
- TRMB
- -2.92%
- Min
- -20.62%
Largest peers
- AAPL
- 142.26%
- SNDK
- 141.17%
- APH
- 40.08%
- ANET
- 33.52%
- CSCO
- 27.32%
- TRMB
- -2.92%
- DELL
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
Trimble (TRMB) has negative net margin of -4.08%. The trailing period ended in a net loss, so the bottom-line conversion read is a warning rather than a profitability strength.
TRMB
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
-4.08%
Group distribution
- Max
- 27.60%
- Q3
- 11.66%
- Median
- 4.08%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- TRMB
- -4.08%
- Min
- -11.02%
Largest peers
- SNDK
- 67.04%
- ANET
- 39.97%
- AAPL
- 27.60%
- CSCO
- 20.95%
- APH
- 17.95%
- DELL
- 7.53%
- TRMB
- -4.08%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Trimble (TRMB) turns 17.46% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.
TRMB
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
17.46%
Group distribution
- Max
- 36.27%
- Q3
- 18.36%
- TRMB
- 17.46%
- Median
- 8.84%
- Q1
- 1.46%
- Min
- -21.39%
Largest peers
- SNDK
- 79.59%
- ANET
- 44.90%
- AAPL
- 31.13%
- APH
- 29.68%
- CSCO
- 27.72%
- TRMB
- 17.46%
- DELL
- 12.02%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TRMB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | -2.92% | 11.00% |
| ROA (TTM) | 4.85% | 4.78% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | -4.08% | 4.08% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 17.46% | 8.84% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 71.58% | 39.87% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Trimble (TRMB) grew revenue -2.61%, in the lower peer quartile. The top line is expanding more slowly than at most peers, which can reflect softer demand, lost share, or weaker pricing.
EPS Growth
Trimble (TRMB) grew earnings per share -71.10%, in the lower peer quartile. Per-share profits are advancing more slowly than at most peers, so margins, costs, or share count deserve a closer look.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TRMB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | -2.61% | 10.87% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | -0.81% | 2.79% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | -71.10% | 14.29% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -0.75% | 3.49% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Trimble (TRMB) has current ratio of 0.93, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.
TRMB
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.93
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.34
- Q3
- 3.02
- Median
- 1.95
- Q1
- 1.32
- TRMB
- 0.93
- Min
- 0.17
Largest peers
- ANET
- 3.29
- SNDK
- 2.58
- APH
- 1.94
- AAPL
- 1.02
- DELL
- 0.96
- CSCO
- 0.93
- TRMB
- 0.93
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Trimble (TRMB) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.
TRMB
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.31
Group distribution
- Max
- 1.76
- Q3
- 0.78
- TRMB
- 0.31
- Median
- 0.24
- Q1
- 0.04
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- APH
- 1.03
- AAPL
- 0.84
- CSCO
- 0.62
- TRMB
- 0.31
- SNDK
- 0.01
- ANET
- --
- DELL
- --
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TRMB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.93 | 1.95 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 0.31 | 0.24 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.49 | 0.16 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Trimble (TRMB) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.
TRMB
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 0.73%
- Q3
- 0.31%
- TRMB
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- CSCO
- 1.73%
- DELL
- 0.73%
- APH
- 0.70%
- AAPL
- 0.31%
- TRMB
- 0.00%
- ANET
- 0.00%
- SNDK
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Trimble (TRMB) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.
TRMB
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 32.27%
- Q3
- 14.48%
- TRMB
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- CSCO
- 49.85%
- APH
- 21.74%
- DELL
- 13.43%
- AAPL
- 11.80%
- TRMB
- 0.00%
- ANET
- 0.00%
- SNDK
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TRMB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
No usable P/E ratio is available for Trimble (TRMB) this period, so the trailing-earnings valuation read is skipped.
TRMB
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
--
Group distribution
- Max
- 69.48
- Q3
- 41.02
- Median
- 26.39
- Q1
- 19.36
- Min
- 6.07
- TRMB
- --
Largest peers
- ANET
- 45.79
- AAPL
- 38.13
- APH
- 32.43
- CSCO
- 28.18
- DELL
- 19.10
- SNDK
- 6.67
- TRMB
- --
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Trimble (TRMB) trades at 3.22 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
TRMB
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
3.22
Group distribution
- Max
- 11.30
- Q3
- 5.82
- TRMB
- 3.22
- Median
- 2.56
- Q1
- 1.05
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- ANET
- 18.15
- AAPL
- 10.39
- CSCO
- 5.84
- APH
- 5.57
- SNDK
- 4.10
- TRMB
- 3.22
- DELL
- 1.38
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Trimble (TRMB) trades at 2.50 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.
TRMB
Technology Hardware & Equipment industry group
2.50
Group distribution
- Max
- 10.75
- Q3
- 5.52
- Median
- 3.17
- TRMB
- 2.50
- Q1
- 1.79
- Min
- 0.33
Largest peers
- AAPL
- 44.39
- ANET
- 13.12
- APH
- 10.75
- CSCO
- 7.36
- SNDK
- 6.63
- TRMB
- 2.50
- DELL
- -147.32
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: TRMB | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | -- | 26.39 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 3.22 | 2.56 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 2.50 | 3.17 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 5.70% | 2.83% |