CSX Corporation (CSX) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28)
Operating in the Eastern United States, Class I railroad CSX generated revenue of nearly $14 billion in 2025. On its more than 21,000 miles of track, CSX hauls shipments of coal (16% of consolidate...
CSX Corporation (CSX) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 31.42 (historical range: 15.61–32.50, median: 21.36), placing it at the 99th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 6.77 (range: 3.54–7.00, 99th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 91.43 (range: 14.30–94.04, 99th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28), CSX Corporation's P/E ratio has expanded by 40% over the observed period (from an average of 18.4 to 25.8).
CSX Corporation appears overvalued relative to its own historical valuation range, trading at elevated multiples across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 31.42 | 15.61 | 21.36 | 32.50 | 99th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 6.77 | 3.54 | 4.68 | 7.00 | 99th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 91.43 | 14.30 | 30.07 | 94.04 | 99th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 14th | expensive relative to its history |