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CSX Corporation (CSX) Interest Coverage Ratio: 5.36x

The interest coverage ratio for CSX Corporation (CSX) is 5.36x as of Friday, June 12, 2026.

CSX Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

5.36x

CSX Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
CSX Corporation (CSX)$88.01B5.36xN/AN/AN/A
Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)$87.86B18.01x11.63x9.79x8.46x
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)$90.25B11.87x12.69x21.74x28.66x
Cummins Inc. (CMI)$91.15B11.75x10.95x10.33x14.73x
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)$92.35B7.78x8.94x12.16x13.22x
3M Company (MMM)$82.36B6.34x5.25x5.76x8.68x
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)$79.58B9.13x8.69x9.57x11.00x
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)$73.44B14.44x14.75x15.84x15.76x
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)$69.72B5.06x4.86x5.11x5.44x
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)$66.44B-8.64xN/AN/AN/A

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

5.4x

Debt/Equity

1.47

Current Ratio

0.81

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

CSX Corporation Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

CSX Corporation Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for CSX Corporation (CSX)?
The interest coverage ratio for CSX stock is 5.36x.

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