Forward PE Ratio: 25.21
The forward PE ratio is 25.21 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (25.21) = Close Price ($49.35) / Consensus Forward EPS ($1.93)
CSX Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
25.21
CSX Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
CSX Corporation
Market Cap
$91.70B
Forward PE Ratio
25.21
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| CSX Corporation (CSX) | $91.70B | 25.21 |
| Cummins Inc. (CMI)vs › | $92.92B | 23.03 |
| Waste Management, Inc. (WM)vs › | $93.03B | 28.59 |
| Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)vs › | $96.45B | 21.80 |
| Quanta Services, Inc. (PWR)vs › | $100.27B | 47.58 |
| United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)vs › | $82.68B | 15.49 |
| General Dynamics Corporation (GD)vs › | $101.30B | 22.41 |
| 3M Company (MMM)vs › | $81.02B | 17.76 |
| Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)vs › | $80.19B | 17.38 |
| Trane Technologies plc (TT)vs › | $104.34B | 31.67 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
29.9
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
25.2
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $1.93 implies +18.4% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $1.63.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $49.35 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $1.93 | $1.87 – $1.98 | 14 | 25.5x |
| 2027-12-31 | $2.19 | $2.02 – $2.35 | 14 | 22.5x |
| 2028-12-31 | $2.40 | $2.36 – $2.44 | 4 | 20.6x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for CSX Corporation (CSX)?
- The forward PE ratio for CSX stock is 25.21.
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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.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Railroads
- CEO
- Stephen F. Angel