Industry Comparison: Evaluating CSX Against Competitors In Road & Rail Industry

CSX Background

Operating in the Eastern United States, Class I railroad CSX generated revenue near $14.8 billion in 2022. 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.

When conducting a detailed analysis of CSX, the following trends become clear:

Debt To Equity Ratio

The debt-to-equity (D/E) ratio assesses the extent to which a company relies on borrowed funds compared to its equity.

Considering the debt-to-equity ratio in industry comparisons allows for a concise evaluation of a company's financial health and risk profile, aiding in informed decision-making.

When evaluating CSX alongside its top 4 peers in terms of the Debt-to-Equity ratio, the following insights arise:

  • CSX falls in the middle of the list when considering the debt-to-equity ratio.

  • This indicates that the company has a moderate level of debt relative to its equity with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.59, suggesting a balanced financial structure with a reasonable debt-equitymix.

Key Takeaways

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