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CSX Csx PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Dec 3, 2024, the Csx stock's PE ratio is 19.25. This takes into account the latest EPS of $1.87 and stock price of $36. The PE ratio at present is nearly equal to the average from the previous four quarters.

CSX PE ratio history

How has CSX's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Csx has averaged 17.73 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 19.25 is 9% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, CSX's PE ratio peaked in the Jun 2017 quarter at 28.42, when the price was $18.19 and the EPS was $0.64. The lowest point was in the Mar 2018 quarter, when it reached 8.72 with a price of $18.57 and an EPS of $2.13.

Average
17.73
Median
17.29
Minimum
8.72
Maximum
28.42

Csx PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 75.03% in 2018

Maximum annual decrease: -54.06% in 2017

Year PE ratio Change
2023 18.74 17.94%
2022 15.89 -29%
2021 22.38 -11.23%
2020 25.21 45.3%
2019 17.35 8.1%
2018 16.05 75.03%
2017 9.17 -54.06%
2016 19.96 53.54%
2015 13 -31.94%
2014 19.1 23.54%

CSX average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of CSX for the past years

Currently, CSX's PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
17.84
5-year avg
18.92
10-year avg
17.73
15-year avg
16.69

CSX PE vs peers

What is CSX's PE ratio compared to its peers

CSX's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks UNP and NSC.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
CSX Csx Corp 18.93 $68.27B
UNP Union Pacific Corp 21.61 $142.78B
NSC Norfolk Southern Corp 25.08 $60.59B

Frequently asked questions

What is Csx's PE ratio?

CSX's price to earnings ratio is 19.25 as of Dec 3, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Csx (CSX)?

The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for CSX stock is 17.84.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Csx (CSX)?

The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for CSX stock is 18.92.

What is the highest PE ratio for CSX?

Over the last ten years, the Jun 2017 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 28.42.

How does the current PE ratio for CSX compare to its historical average?

CSX's price to earnings ratio is currently 9% above its 10-year historical average.

How is CSX's PE ratio calculated (Csx PE ratio formula)?

To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Dec 3, 2024), Csx's share price is $36. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.87. Therefore, Csx's PE ratio for today is 19.25. PE RATIO(19.25) = STOCK PRICE($36) / TTM EPS($1.87)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.