CSX Corporation (CSX)

Working capital turnover

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Revenue US$ in thousands 14,540,000 14,657,000 14,853,000 12,522,000 10,583,000
Total current assets US$ in thousands 2,820,000 3,384,000 3,849,000 3,873,000 4,441,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 3,276,000 3,224,000 2,471,000 2,233,000 2,019,000
Working capital turnover 91.61 10.78 7.64 4.37

December 31, 2024 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $14,540,000K ÷ ($2,820,000K – $3,276,000K)
= —

CSX Corporation's working capital turnover has shown a significant increase over the years, reflecting a trend of more efficient utilization of its working capital. From a ratio of 4.37 in December 31, 2020, the turnover increased to 7.64 in December 31, 2021, further improving to 10.78 in December 31, 2022. The most notable increase was seen in December 31, 2023, with a working capital turnover ratio of 91.61. This sharp rise suggests that CSX Corporation managed its working capital exceptionally efficiently that year. However, it's worth noting that the data for December 31, 2024 is missing, which may be due to various reasons such as incomplete reporting or informational gaps. Overall, the trend indicates improving efficiency in managing working capital, which can be beneficial for the company's financial health and operational performance.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Working capital turnover
CSX Corporation
CSX
Norfolk Southern Corporation
NSC
Union Pacific Corporation
UNP

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CSX Corporation Working Capital Turnover