Valuation dashboard for CSX Corporation (CSX) with P/E 26.94, P/B 6.65, EV/EBITDA 15.94 and dividend yield 1.06%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Industrials companies.
CSX Corporation, operating through its subsidiaries, stands as a leading provider of rail-based cargo transportation services. The company offers a wide range of services, including general rail freight, the movement of intermodal containers and trailers, and specialized transport solutions such as efficient rail-to-truck transfers and the handling of bulk commodities.
Analysis Summary
CSX Corporation reported revenue of $14.09B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 5.9%. Net income reached $2.89B, with a 0.9% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 36.4%, operating margin 36.4%, net margin 24.0%.
At $51.99 (closing price, October 30, 2026), CSX trades at a P/E of 26.94 and an ROE of 25.95%. Market capitalisation stands at $96.3B, placing it among large-cap names.
Balance sheet quality for CSX: current ratio of 0.8. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 26.94 |
| Price / Book | 6.65 |
| EV / EBITDA | 15.94 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.06% |
Valuation Models
| DCF Fair Value | $17.35 |
| vs Current Price | -66.6% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSX | CSX Corporation | $96.3B | 26.94 | 6.65 | 26.0% |
| UNP | Union Pacific Corporation | $180.6B | 23.69 | 8.20 | 37.8% |
| CP | Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. | $78.8B | 28.81 | 2.40 | 8.4% |
| CNI | Canadian National Railway Company | $74.9B | 22.30 | 4.81 | 22.2% |
| NSC | Norfolk Southern Corporation | $77.0B | 28.72 | 4.60 | 16.7% |
Price
| Price | $51.99 (closing price, October 30, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $96.3B |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 25.95% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 9.77% |
| Return on Assets | 7.93% |
| Gross Margin | 36.40% |
| Operating Margin | 36.40% |
| Net Margin | 23.97% |
Related companies: UNP · CP · CNI · NSC
Explore sector: Industrials · Railroads
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