Stock Analysis
CSX CorporationCSX
P/E 27.98×· 5Y range 14.03–30.59×· top 6% of history
Sector: Industrials · Industry: Railroads, Line-Haul Operating
AnalystsStrong Buy30 analystsP/E 28.0× sits at the 94th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 7% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, expensive valuation
Strengths
- Profitability82
- Quality77
Risks
- Valuation36
- Growth31
Mixed fundamentals at a demanding price.
Bull Case
- ✓ROE 22.9% — efficient capital deployment
What's happening with CSX
Profile
Strong moat, profitability and earnings quality; growth, valuation and financial health lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation36/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (94th pct)0/25
- FCF yield (3.1%)12/25
- P/S (6.2x)12/25
- EV/EBIT (21.8x)12/25
- Growth31/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (3.0%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (-6.5%)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (-2.1%)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (32.0%)25/25
- Profitability82/100 · Strong
- ROIC (12.2%)12/25
- ROE (22.9%)20/25
- Net margin (22.2%)25/25
- Operating margin (34.2%)25/25
- Financial Health47/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (2.48)18/25
- Current ratio (0.82)6/25
- Interest coverage (7.0x)18/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 40%)5/25
- Quality77/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (4/9)10/25
- Beneish M (-2.74)25/25
- FCF conversion (87%)22/25
- Margin stability (σ 6.0%)20/25
- Moat90/100 · Strong
- ROIC >12% years (8/10 yrs)20/25
- Median gross margin (48.7%)20/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 15.5%)25/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠P/E 28.0× at top 6% of 5-year history
About CSX Corporation
Operating in the Eastern United States, Class I railroad CSX generated revenue of nearly $14 billion in 2025. Show more
On its more than 21,000 miles of track, CSX hauls shipments of coal (16% of consolidated revenue), chemicals (17%), intermodal containers (16%), automotive cargo (7%), and a diverse mix of other bulk and industrial merchandise.
Headquarters: JACKSONVILLE, FL · Employees: 22,200 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
36DP/E (TTM)28.0xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 14.0x–30.6x · 94th pct
P/FCF32.2xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield3.1%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 1.9%–6.2% · 20th pct
P/S (TTM)6.21xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 3.5x–7.2x · 86th pct
EV/EBIT21.8xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 12.6x–23.5x · 93rd pct
EV/Sales7.4xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E21.2xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio6.40xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio2.06C
Grade C: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield1.12%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio31.1%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
82AROIC12.2%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE22.9%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA7.3%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin22.2%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin34.2%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin47.1%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin19.3%A
Grade A: HighFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin19.3%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
31DRevenue CAGR3.0%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR-6.5%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)-2.1%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth32.0%A
Grade A: HighAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-18.8%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue—
TTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
47D+Altman Z-Score2.48C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.82xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.72xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage7.0xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment6.5yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT3.6xC
Grade C: MedLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity1.38xC
Grade C: MedDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.07xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
77B+Piotroski F-Score4/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.74A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion86.8%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability6.0%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue17.4%D
Grade D: HeavyTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.33xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ANGEL STEPHEN F Filed | ANGEL STEPHEN F | Grant / award | +194 | |
Cory Michael A. Filed | Cory Michael A. | Tax withholding | -12611 | |
WHISLER J STEVEN Filed | WHISLER J STEVEN | Grant / award | +771 | |
ANGEL STEPHEN F Filed | ANGEL STEPHEN F | Grant / award | +185 | |
ANGEL STEPHEN F Filed | ANGEL STEPHEN F | Grant / award | +181 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Burns Michael S. Filed | Burns Michael S. | Option exercise | -13000 | |
Burns Michael S. Filed | Burns Michael S. | SellOpen market sale | -13000 | |
Burns Michael S. Filed | Burns Michael S. | Option exercise | +13.0K |
Option exercise (M) rows report a derivative leg, not an open-market sale — a paired negative entry is the option position being consumed.
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
90A+ROIC >12% Years8/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)48.7%A
Grade A: DurableMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor15.5%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$1.74
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$0.75
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$7.60
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$19.45B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$1.39B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$18.06B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$14.09B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.46xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$90.12B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.14B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: CSX Corporation (CSX)
Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for CSX Corporation. Altman Z-Score of 2.48 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out. Beneish M-Score of -2.74 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- CSX Corporation converts about 19% of revenue into free cash flow — strong cash generation.
- Takes ~6.5 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Return on equity of 22.9% is well above the market average.
See how CSX ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all CSX moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2 | Regular | 47.51 | +2.07% | 2.29 |
| Oct 2 | After-hours | 47.68 | +2.45% | 2.65 |
| Sep 22 | After-hours | 46.82 | +1.81% | 2.03 |
Frequently Asked Questions about CSX
What is the current CSX Corporation (CSX) stock price?
CSX is trading at $48.68 at the last market close, down 0.02% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks CSX pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is CSX stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates CSX Corporation's financial health at 47/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is CSX stock overvalued?
CSX Corporation trades at a trailing P/E of 28.0 and our valuation score rates it 36/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does CSX Corporation report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for CSX. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does CSX Corporation operate in?
CSX Corporation operates in the Industrials sector, within the Railroads, Line-Haul Operating industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does CSX Corporation do?
Operating in the Eastern United States, Class I railroad CSX generated revenue of nearly $14 billion in 2025.
About CSX Corporation (CSX) Stock
CSX Corporation (CSX) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Railroads, Line-Haul Operating industry. As of the latest update, CSX Corporation is trading at $48.68, down 0.02% on the day with a market capitalization of $90.1 billion. The financial health score for CSX is 47/100, which indicates moderate financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for CSX stock.
CSX Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track CSX Corporation (CSX) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time CSX stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for CSX with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for CSX Corporation across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 47/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for CSX.
- Sector peers: Compare CSX against 6 other industrials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is CSX a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate CSX Corporation (CSX) as an investment. The financial health score of 47/100 suggests moderate financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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