(CSX) CSX - Ratings and Ratios
Rail, Intermodal, Trucking, Freight, Transportation
CSX EPS (Earnings per Share)
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Description: CSX CSX
CSX Corporation is a leading rail-based freight transportation provider in the United States and Canada, operating a vast rail network that spans approximately 20,000 route miles across 26 states and two Canadian provinces. The companys diverse service offerings include rail transportation of various commodities, intermodal services, and trucking solutions, catering to industries such as automotive, agriculture, and energy.
The companys rail services transport a wide range of commodities, including chemicals, agricultural products, minerals, and coal, while its intermodal services utilize a network of around 30 terminals to facilitate the transportation of manufactured consumer goods in containers. Additionally, CSX provides drayage services, rail-to-truck transfers, and bulk commodity operations, showcasing its comprehensive logistics capabilities.
Key performance indicators (KPIs) that can be used to evaluate CSXs performance include revenue growth, operating ratio, and return on invested capital (ROIC). The companys operating ratio, which measures operating expenses as a percentage of revenue, is a crucial metric in the rail industry. A lower operating ratio indicates better cost management and operational efficiency. CSXs ROIC, which measures the return generated by the companys invested capital, is also an important metric, as it indicates the companys ability to generate returns on its investments.
Other relevant KPIs for CSX include its revenue per ton-mile, which measures the average revenue generated per ton of freight transported per mile, and its average train velocity, which measures the average speed of the companys trains. These metrics can provide insights into the companys pricing power, operational efficiency, and capacity utilization. Furthermore, CSXs commitment to safety can be evaluated through metrics such as its FRA reportable injury rate, which measures the number of injuries per 200,000 employee hours.
CSX Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 67,711m |
| Sub-Industry | Rail Transportation |
| IPO / Inception | 1980-11-03 |
CSX Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 19.3% |
| Fundamental | 56.7% |
| Dividend Rating | 59.7% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -16.5% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.0 of 5 |
CSX Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 1.57% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 2.14% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 6.70% |
| Payout Consistency | 97.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 31.5% |
CSX Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 73% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -17.7% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 43.6% |
| CAGR 5y | 6.42% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.22 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.45 |
| Alpha | -14.00 |
| Beta | 0.631 |
| Volatility | 28.65% |
| Current Volume | 13464.4k |
| Average Volume 20d | 19026.4k |
| Stop Loss | 31.5 (-3.1%) |
| Signal | 0.00 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.5
| Net Income (3.10b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 849.3m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.05 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -2.18pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -4.79% (prev 3.01%; Δ -7.80pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.12 (>3.0%) and CFO 4.96b > Net Income 3.10b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (19.26b) to EBITDA (6.59b) ratio: 2.92 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.77 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (1.87b) change vs 12m ago -4.06% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 34.55% (prev 36.46%; Δ -1.90pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 33.19% (prev 34.55%; Δ -1.35pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 5.88 (EBITDA TTM 6.59b / Interest Expense TTM 834.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 1.81
| (A) -0.02 = (Total Current Assets 2.31b - Total Current Liabilities 2.98b) / Total Assets 42.93b |
| (B) 0.23 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 9.85b / Total Assets 42.93b |
| (C) 0.12 = EBIT TTM 4.91b / Avg Total Assets 42.65b |
| (D) 0.38 = Book Value of Equity 11.49b / Total Liabilities 30.55b |
| Total Rating: 1.81 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 56.70
| 1. Piotroski 5.50pt = 0.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 2.32% = 1.16 |
| 3. FCF Margin 14.17% = 3.54 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 1.55 = 1.41 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 2.91 = -1.63 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 5.24% = 6.55 |
| 7. RoE 24.83% = 2.07 |
| 8. Rev. Trend -79.75% = -3.99 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR -3.08% = -0.51 |
| 10. EPS Trend -66.93% = -1.67 |
| 11. EPS CAGR -5.79% = -0.72 |
What is the price of CSX shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -5.61%, over one month by -7.85%, over three months by +4.31% and over the past year by -2.37%.
Is CSX a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of CSX is around 30.77 USD . This means that CSX is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -5.35%.
Is CSX a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 11
- Buy: 5
- Hold: 11
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts/targets for the CSX price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 38.3 | 17.7% |
| Analysts Target Price | 32.8 | 1% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 33.8 | 3.8% |
Last update: 2025-08-18 02:02
CSX Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 393.0m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 22.2822
P/E Forward = 21.8341
P/S = 4.7835
P/B = 5.4729
P/EG = 2.9531
Beta = 1.247
Revenue TTM = 14.15b USD
EBIT TTM = 4.91b USD
EBITDA TTM = 6.59b USD
Long Term Debt = 18.55b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 616.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 19.17b USD (Calculated: Short Term 616.0m + Long Term 18.55b)
Net Debt = 19.26b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 86.48b USD (67.71b + Debt 19.17b - CCE 393.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 5.88 (Ebit TTM 4.91b / Interest Expense TTM 834.0m)
FCF Yield = 2.32% (FCF TTM 2.01b / Enterprise Value 86.48b)
FCF Margin = 14.17% (FCF TTM 2.01b / Revenue TTM 14.15b)
Net Margin = 21.91% (Net Income TTM 3.10b / Revenue TTM 14.15b)
Gross Margin = 34.55% ((Revenue TTM 14.15b - Cost of Revenue TTM 9.26b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 7.53 (Enterprise Value 86.48b / Book Value Of Equity 11.49b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.11% (Interest Expense 212.0m / Debt 19.17b)
Taxrate = 23.82% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 1.08b / 4.55b)
NOPAT = 3.74b (EBIT 4.91b * (1 - 23.82%))
Current Ratio = 0.77 (Total Current Assets 2.31b / Total Current Liabilities 2.98b)
Debt / Equity = 1.55 (Debt 19.17b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 12.38b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.91 (Net Debt 19.26b / EBITDA 6.59b)
Debt / FCF = 9.55 (Debt 19.17b / FCF TTM 2.01b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 12.49b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 7.23% (Net Income 3.10b, Total Assets 42.93b )
RoE = 24.83% (Net Income TTM 3.10b / Total Stockholder Equity 12.49b)
RoCE = 15.80% (Ebit 4.91b / (Equity 12.49b + L.T.Debt 18.55b))
RoIC = 11.93% (NOPAT 3.74b / Invested Capital 31.33b)
WACC = 6.69% (E(67.71b)/V(86.88b) * Re(8.34%)) + (D(19.17b)/V(86.88b) * Rd(1.11%) * (1-Tc(0.24)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -4.18%
Discount Rate = 8.34% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 76.22% ; FCFE base≈2.36b ; Y1≈2.22b ; Y5≈2.07b
Fair Price DCF = 18.84 (DCF Value 35.13b / Shares Outstanding 1.86b; 5y FCF grow -7.90% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: -79.75 | Revenue CAGR: -3.08%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -0.09
EPS Correlation: -66.93 | EPS CAGR: -5.79%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -1.12
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