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CSX Corporation (CSX) EBITDA Margin: 41.63%

Is CSX Corporation’s EBITDA margin high or low?

CSX Corporation's EBITDA margin of 41.63% is 17% below its 5-year average of 50.35%, near the low end of its 5-year range (41.63%–56.64%).

As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 7.78% below its 12-month average of 45.14%.

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CSX EBITDA Margin
41.63%-14.43% 1Y
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CSX Average EBITDA Margin Chart

CSX Current vs Average EBITDA Margin Chart

CSX EBITDA Margin Metrics

EBITDA MARGIN

41.63%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM

45.14%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y

47.75%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y

50.35%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y

48.54%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y

45.27%

EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y

42.08%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-7.78%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-12.82%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-17.32%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-14.24%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-8.03%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-1.07%

CSX Competitors' EBITDA Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPEBITDA MARGINTTM3Y5Y
CSX Corporation (CSX)$88.01B41.63%45.14%47.75%50.35%
Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)$87.86B13.36%12.78%11.23%11.77%
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)$90.25B30.36%30.28%29.09%28.07%
Cummins Inc. (CMI)$91.15B16.03%17.31%14.26%14.57%
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)$92.35B13.45%13.28%14.82%14.38%
3M Company (MMM)$82.36B23.45%26.42%10.54%16.33%
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)$79.58B26.86%24.95%25.77%23.98%
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)$73.44B28.98%30.55%29.22%28.45%
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)$69.72B48.03%46.66%44.10%45.27%
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)$66.44B-25.83%-30.31%-41.25%-78.01%

Margin Comparison

Gross Margin

37.5%

EBITDA Margin

41.6%

Operating Margin

33.5%

Net Margin

21.6%

Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100

Why EBITDA Margin matters:

  • Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
  • Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
  • Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
  • Good proxy for operating cash generation

CSX Corporation EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition

EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue

EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

CSX Corporation EBITDA Margin FAQ

What is the EBITDA margin for CSX Corporation (CSX)?
The EBITDA margin for CSX stock is 41.63%.
Is CSX Corporation's EBITDA margin high or low?
CSX Corporation's EBITDA margin of 41.63% is 17% below its 5-year average of 50.35%, near the low end of its 5-year range (41.63%–56.64%).
What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for CSX Corporation (CSX)?
The TTM average EBITDA margin for CSX stock is 45.14%.
What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for CSX Corporation (CSX)?
The 3Y average EBITDA margin for CSX stock is 47.75%.
What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for CSX Corporation (CSX)?
The 5Y average EBITDA margin for CSX stock is 50.35%.
What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for CSX Corporation (CSX)?
The 10Y average EBITDA margin for CSX stock is 48.54%.
What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for CSX Corporation (CSX)?
The 15Y average EBITDA margin for CSX stock is 45.27%.
What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for CSX Corporation (CSX)?
The 20Y average EBITDA margin for CSX stock is 42.08%.

CSX Corporation EBITDA Margin History

DATEEBITDA MARGIN
2025-12-3141.63%
2024-12-3148.65%
2023-12-3149.63%
2022-12-3151.09%
2021-12-3156.64%
2020-12-3154.46%
2019-12-3153.63%
2018-12-3151.22%
2017-12-3143.86%
2016-12-3141.75%
2015-12-3141.40%
2014-12-3137.41%
2013-12-3138.15%
2012-12-3139.04%
2011-12-3137.61%
2010-12-3138.08%
2009-12-3135.69%
2008-12-3131.83%
2007-12-3132.29%
2006-12-3132.65%
2005-12-3126.96%
2004-12-3122.67%
2003-12-318.03%
2002-12-3122.15%
2001-12-31-38.22%
2000-12-31-48.79%
1999-12-31-19.19%
1998-12-31-59.81%
1997-12-31-48.90%
1996-12-31-59.34%

About CSX Corporation

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. CSX facilitates the shipment of a diverse array of goods, encompassing industrial chemicals, agricultural and food products, automotive components and finished vehicles, minerals, timber products, fertilizers, and various metals and heavy equipment. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in energy supply chains, transporting coal, coke, and iron ore to power generation facilities, steel manufacturers, and industrial plants, and also manages the export of coal via deep-water port access. The company's intermodal operations leverage a robust network of approximately 30 terminals to transport manufactured consumer goods in containers. This also includes drayage services, managing the initial pickup and final delivery of intermodal freight. For the automotive industry, CSX provides dedicated distribution centers and storage locations, and extends its reach to clients without direct rail access by orchestrating transfers of products like plastics and ethanol from rail to road. CSX's substantial infrastructure features an extensive rail network spanning approximately 19,500 route miles. This network strategically connects numerous population centers across 23 states east of the Mississippi River, the District of Columbia, and extends into the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Powering these operations, CSX owns and leases around 3,500 locomotives. Its rail lines also provide direct connections to various production and distribution facilities, enhancing supply chain efficiency. Established in 1978, CSX Corporation has its headquarters located in Jacksonville, Florida.

Jacksonville, FL
23,400 employees
Industrials / Railroads
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Railroads
CEO
Stephen F. Angel