CSX Corporation

CSX Corporation

51.70
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+3.42
(+7.09%)
1.73EPS
27.48P/E
88.23BMarket Cap
Jan 27Next Earn

Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, CSX Corporation carries a market capitalization of 88.23B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 106.21B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap88.23B
Enterprise Value106.21B

Important Dates

CSX Corporation's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for January 27, 2027.

Earnings Date1/27/2027

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, CSX Corporation has 1.85B shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding1.85B

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, CSX Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 27.48. The price-to-sales ratio is 6.10, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 6.27.

PE Ratio27.48
PS Ratio6.10
PB Ratio6.27
P/TBV Ratio6.38
P/FCF Ratio31.74
P/OCF Ratio16.64

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, CSX Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 16.07 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 7.32 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 21.43 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. CSX Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 30.82, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 106.21B versus a market cap of 88.23B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales7.32
EV / EBITDA16.07
EV / EBIT21.43
EV / FCF30.82

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, CSX Corporation maintains a current ratio of 0.82, meaning it holds 0.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 137.40, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 7.80 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio0.82
Quick Ratio0.69
Debt / Equity137.40
Debt / EBITDA2.93
Interest Coverage7.80

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, CSX Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 24.37, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 11.56 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 7.35, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 11.83, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 627,545.95 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 23,125.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 22.74 indicates how many times CSX Corporation sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)24.37
Return on Assets (ROA)7.35
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)11.56
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)11.83
Revenue Per Employee627,545.95
Employee Count23,125.00
Inventory Turnover22.74

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, CSX Corporation recorded 978.00M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 23.28, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 4.20B, leaving 3.22B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax978.00M
Effective Tax Rate23.28

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, CSX Corporation's stock has gained approximately 43.86% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 48.72, while the 200-day moving average is 44.98.

52-Week Price Change43.86%
50-Day Moving Average48.72
200-Day Moving Average44.98

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, CSX Corporation generated 14.51B in revenue and converted that into 3.22B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1.73. EBITDA reached 6.61B, while operating income came in at 5.15B.

Revenue14.51B
Gross Profit5.12B
Operating Income5.15B
Pretax Income4.20B
Net Income3.22B
EBITDA6.61B
EBIT4.96B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)1.73

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, CSX Corporation holds 1.39B in cash and equivalents against 19.36B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 17.86B. Total book value stands at 14.08B, with working capital of -746.00M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents1.39B
Total Debt19.36B
Net Debt17.86B
Equity (Book Value)14.08B
Book Value Per Share7.60
Working Capital-746.00M

Cash Flow

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CSX Corporation produced 5.32B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -2.53B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 2.80B - equivalent to 1.50 per share.

Operating Cash Flow5.32B
Capital Expenditures-2.53B
Free Cash Flow2.80B
FCF Per Share1.50

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, CSX Corporation posted a gross margin of 35.28, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 35.51 and net profit margin of 22.21 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin35.28
Operating Margin35.51
Pretax Margin28.95
Profit Margin22.21
EBITDA Margin45.55

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, CSX Corporation paid dividends of 0.54 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 31.15 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 3.15, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 2.25, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to CSX Corporation shareholders.

Dividend Per Share0.54
Payout Ratio31.15
Shareholder Yield2.25
FCF Yield3.15

Stock Splits

CSX Corporation's most recent stock split took place on June 29, 2021 with a 1:3 split ratio.

Last Split Date6/29/2021
Split Ratio1:3

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, CSX Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 2.77, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score2.77