CSX CORP (CSX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:CSX • US1264081035

42.69 USD
+0.04 (+0.09%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
42.68 USD
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After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:00:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

CSX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. CSX has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. CSX is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally CSX also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CSX had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CSX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CSX has been profitable.
  • CSX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CSX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCSX 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 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

  • CSX has a Return On Assets of 6.61%. This is in the better half of the industry: CSX outperforms 73.81% of its industry peers.
  • CSX has a better Return On Equity (21.96%) than 90.48% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.81%, CSX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CSX is above the industry average of 7.34%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.61%
ROE 21.96%
ROIC 8.81%
ROA(3y)7.81%
ROA(5y)8.54%
ROE(3y)26.78%
ROE(5y)28.28%
ROIC(3y)9.96%
ROIC(5y)10.27%
CSX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCSX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • CSX has a Profit Margin of 20.50%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CSX outperforms 85.71% of its industry peers.
  • CSX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 33.17%, CSX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CSX has declined.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 70.78%, CSX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CSX has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 33.17%
PM (TTM) 20.5%
GM 70.78%
OM growth 3Y-5.14%
OM growth 5Y-4.21%
PM growth 3Y-9.92%
PM growth 5Y-4.73%
GM growth 3Y-0.06%
GM growth 5Y-2.15%
CSX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCSX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • CSX 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 CSX has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CSX has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for CSX has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
CSX Yearly Shares OutstandingCSX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
CSX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCSX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

  • CSX has an Altman-Z score of 2.56. This is not the best score and indicates that CSX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CSX has a Altman-Z score of 2.56. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CSX outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
  • CSX has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.03. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CSX would need 11.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • CSX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 11.03. This is in the better half of the industry: CSX outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.38 is on the high side and indicates that CSX has dependencies on debt financing.
  • CSX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.38. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CSX underperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.38
Debt/FCF 11.03
Altman-Z 2.56
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC10.04%
CSX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCSX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CSX has a Current Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that CSX is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.81, CSX is not doing good in the industry: 76.19% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that CSX may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • CSX has a Quick ratio of 0.69. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CSX underperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.69
CSX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCSX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • CSX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -12.02%.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, CSX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.76% on average per year.
  • CSX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.08%.
  • Measured over the past years, CSX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.89% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.02%
EPS 3Y-5.54%
EPS 5Y5.76%
EPS Q2Q%-7.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.74%
Revenue growth 5Y5.89%
Sales Q2Q%-0.88%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CSX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.03% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, CSX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.34% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.7%
EPS Next 2Y14.37%
EPS Next 3Y12.64%
EPS Next 5Y11.03%
Revenue Next Year2.47%
Revenue Next 2Y3.53%
Revenue Next 3Y3.67%
Revenue Next 5Y4.34%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CSX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCSX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 5B 10B 15B
CSX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCSX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 26.52, CSX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CSX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • CSX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.10.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.92, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CSX.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CSX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.06. CSX is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.52
Fwd PE 22.92
CSX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCSX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

  • CSX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CSX is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 46.46
EV/EBITDA 15.36
CSX Per share dataCSX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • CSX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as CSX's earnings are expected to grow with 12.64% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.69
PEG (5Y)4.6
EPS Next 2Y14.37%
EPS Next 3Y12.64%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CSX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.25%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.67, CSX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • CSX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.25%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of CSX grows each year by 8.36%, which is quite nice.
  • CSX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • CSX has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.36%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years22
CSX Yearly Dividends per shareCSX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 33.64% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CSX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of CSX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP33.64%
EPS Next 2Y14.37%
EPS Next 3Y12.64%
CSX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCSX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B
CSX Dividend Payout.CSX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CSX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CSX CORP

NASDAQ:CSX (2/27/2026, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 42.68 -0.01 (-0.02%)

42.69

+0.04 (+0.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)01-22
Earnings (Next)04-14
Inst Owners79.94%
Inst Owner Change0.44%
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner Change-1.76%
Market Cap79.49B
Revenue(TTM)14.09B
Net Income(TTM)2.89B
Analysts80.67
Price Target40.57 (-4.97%)
Short Float %1.71%
Short Ratio2.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.25%
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.36%
DP33.64%
Div Incr Years20
Div Non Decr Years22
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.83%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.07%
Max EPS beat(2)2.41%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-8.88%
Max EPS beat(4)4.27%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.51%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.33%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)0.98%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.01%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.66%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.66%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.52%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.97%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.24%
PT rev (1m)0.16%
PT rev (3m)1.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.98%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.52
Fwd PE 22.92
P/S 5.64
P/FCF 46.46
P/OCF 17.23
P/B 6.04
P/tB 6.17
EV/EBITDA 15.36
EPS(TTM)1.61
EY3.77%
EPS(NY)1.86
Fwd EY4.36%
FCF(TTM)0.92
FCFY2.15%
OCF(TTM)2.48
OCFY5.8%
SpS7.57
BVpS7.06
TBVpS6.92
PEG (NY)1.69
PEG (5Y)4.6
Graham Number16
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.61%
ROE 21.96%
ROCE 11.53%
ROIC 8.81%
ROICexc 8.96%
ROICexgc 9.02%
OM 33.17%
PM (TTM) 20.5%
GM 70.78%
FCFM 12.14%
ROA(3y)7.81%
ROA(5y)8.54%
ROE(3y)26.78%
ROE(5y)28.28%
ROIC(3y)9.96%
ROIC(5y)10.27%
ROICexc(3y)10.24%
ROICexc(5y)10.69%
ROICexgc(3y)10.38%
ROICexgc(5y)10.84%
ROCE(3y)13.03%
ROCE(5y)13.44%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y-8.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.37%
OM growth 3Y-5.14%
OM growth 5Y-4.21%
PM growth 3Y-9.92%
PM growth 5Y-4.73%
GM growth 3Y-0.06%
GM growth 5Y-2.15%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.32
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.38
Debt/FCF 11.03
Debt/EBITDA 2.86
Cap/Depr 172.74%
Cap/Sales 20.59%
Interest Coverage 5.37
Cash Conversion 72.59%
Profit Quality 59.22%
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.69
Altman-Z 2.56
F-Score5
WACC10.04%
ROIC/WACC0.88
Cap/Depr(3y)155.24%
Cap/Depr(5y)146.81%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)16.41%
Profit Quality(3y)75.45%
Profit Quality(5y)79.5%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.02%
EPS 3Y-5.54%
EPS 5Y5.76%
EPS Q2Q%-7.14%
EPS Next Y15.7%
EPS Next 2Y14.37%
EPS Next 3Y12.64%
EPS Next 5Y11.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.08%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.74%
Revenue growth 5Y5.89%
Sales Q2Q%-0.88%
Revenue Next Year2.47%
Revenue Next 2Y3.53%
Revenue Next 3Y3.67%
Revenue Next 5Y4.34%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.49%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.79%
EBIT growth 5Y1.44%
EBIT Next Year45%
EBIT Next 3Y17.26%
EBIT Next 5Y12.83%
FCF growth 1Y-37.05%
FCF growth 3Y-21.12%
FCF growth 5Y-8.29%
OCF growth 1Y-12.08%
OCF growth 3Y-6.36%
OCF growth 5Y1.59%

CSX CORP / CSX FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CSX CORP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CSX.


Can you provide the valuation status for CSX CORP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CSX CORP (CSX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CSX CORP?

CSX CORP (CSX) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for CSX stock?

The financial health rating of CSX CORP (CSX) is 3 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for CSX CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CSX CORP (CSX) is expected to grow by 15.7% in the next year.