CSX Csx PE ratio, current and historical analysis

?
Relative Growth: Rel. Growth: 40
Relative Strength: Rel. Strength: 75
Relative Valuation: Rel. Valuation: 36
Relative Profitability: Rel. Profitability: 74

As of Jun 22, 2026, the Csx stock's PE ratio is 28.52. This takes into account the latest EPS of $1.62 and stock price of $46.2. The PE ratio has grown by 24% from its last 4 quarters average of 23.1.

CSX PE ratio history

How has CSX's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Csx has averaged 18.67 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 28.52 is 53% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, CSX's PE ratio peaked in the Jun 2017 quarter at 28.87, when the price was $18.19 and the EPS was $0.63. 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.

Today
28.5
Average
18.67
Median
18.47
Minimum
8.72
Maximum
28.87

Csx PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 75.03% in 2018

Maximum annual decrease: -54.06% in 2017

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2025 23.54 30.56% $36.25 $1.54
2024 18.03 -4.85% $32.27 $1.79
2023 18.95 18.07% $34.67 $1.83
2022 16.05 -28.28% $30.98 $1.93
2021 22.38 -11.23% $37.6 $1.68
2020 25.21 45.3% $30.25 $1.2
2019 17.35 8.1% $24.12 $1.39
2018 16.05 75.03% $20.71 $1.29
2017 9.17 -54.06% $18.34 $2
2016 19.96 53.54% $11.98 $0.6
2015 13 -31.94% $8.71 $0.67
2014 19.1 23.54% $12.23 $0.64
2013 15.46 43.15% $9.43 $0.61
2012 10.8 -12.34% $6.48 $0.6
2011 12.32 -21.08% $7.02 $0.57

Csx PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Mar 2026 25.34 7.65% $41.05 $1.62
Dec 2025 23.54 1.42% $36.25 $1.54
Sep 2025 23.21 15.24% $35.51 $1.53
Jun 2025 20.14 14.95% $32.63 $1.62
Mar 2025 17.52 -2.83% $29.43 $1.68
Dec 2024 18.03 -2.86% $32.27 $1.79
Sep 2024 18.56 0.98% $34.53 $1.86
Jun 2024 18.38 -10.25% $33.45 $1.82
Mar 2024 20.48 8.07% $37.07 $1.81
Dec 2023 18.95 14.64% $34.67 $1.83
Sep 2023 16.53 -5% $30.75 $1.86
Jun 2023 17.4 17.41% $34.1 $1.96
Mar 2023 14.82 -7.66% $29.94 $2.02
Dec 2022 16.05 13.27% $30.98 $1.93
Sep 2022 14.17 -12.69% $26.64 $1.88

CSX Price vs fair value

How does CSX's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

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
19.84
5-year avg
19.17
10-year avg
18.67
15-year avg
17.22

PE comparison

With a price to earnings (P/E) of 28.52, CSX ranks higher than the industry average but lower than the Industrials sector average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 30.63, Csx's price to earnings (P/E) is 7% lower.

CSX PE vs peers

What is CSX's PE ratio compared to its peers

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

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
UNP Union Pacific Corp 21.3 $153.75B
NSC Norfolk Southern Corp 25.51 $68B
CSX Csx Corp 28.5 $85.79B

Frequently asked questions

What is Csx's PE ratio?

CSX's price to earnings ratio is 28.52 as of Jun 22, 2026.

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

The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for CSX stock is 19.84.

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

The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for CSX stock is 19.17.

What is the highest PE ratio for CSX?

Over the last ten years, the Jun 2017 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 28.87.

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

CSX's price to earnings ratio is currently 53% 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 (Jun 22, 2026), Csx's share price is $46.2. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2026 is $1.62. Therefore, Csx's PE ratio for today is 28.52. PE RATIO(28.52) = STOCK PRICE($46.2) / TTM EPS($1.62)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.