CSX Corporation (CSX)

Total asset turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 14,540,000 14,681,000 14,634,000 14,632,000 14,657,000 14,707,000 15,030,000 15,146,000 14,853,000 14,550,000 13,947,000 13,122,000 12,522,000 11,920,000 11,276,000 10,541,000 10,583,000 10,643,000 10,973,000 11,779,000
Total assets US$ in thousands 42,764,000 43,069,000 42,362,000 42,695,000 42,970,000 41,850,000 41,217,000 41,478,000 41,912,000 42,242,000 40,366,000 40,452,000 40,531,000 40,129,000 40,015,000 39,692,000 39,793,000 39,443,000 38,904,000 38,834,000
Total asset turnover 0.34 0.34 0.35 0.34 0.34 0.35 0.36 0.37 0.35 0.34 0.35 0.32 0.31 0.30 0.28 0.27 0.27 0.27 0.28 0.30

December 31, 2024 calculation

Total asset turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ Total assets
= $14,540,000K ÷ $42,764,000K
= 0.34

The total asset turnover ratio for CSX Corporation has shown a slight fluctuation over the past five years, ranging from 0.27 to 0.37. This ratio indicates the efficiency with which the company generates sales revenue from its total assets. A higher total asset turnover ratio generally implies better asset utilization and efficiency in generating revenue.

From March 31, 2020 to June 30, 2022, the total asset turnover ratio remained relatively stable between 0.27 and 0.35. There was a notable increase in the ratio from March 31, 2022 to March 31, 2024, reaching a peak of 0.37, suggesting improved asset utilization during this period. However, the ratio declined slightly to 0.34 by December 31, 2024.

Overall, CSX Corporation has shown efficiency in generating sales from its assets, with a gradual improvement in asset turnover over the years. Monitoring this ratio can provide insights into the company's operational efficiency and effectiveness in utilizing its assets to generate revenue.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Total asset turnover
CSX Corporation
CSX
0.34
Norfolk Southern Corporation
NSC
0.26
Union Pacific Corporation
UNP
0.36

See also:

CSX Corporation Total Asset Turnover (Quarterly Data)