CSX Corporation (CSX)

Current ratio

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
Total current assets US$ in thousands 2,820,000 3,577,000 3,180,000 3,472,000 3,384,000 3,359,000 2,911,000 3,355,000 3,849,000 4,310,000 2,784,000 3,757,000 3,873,000 3,897,000 4,573,000 4,305,000 4,441,000 4,228,000 3,791,000 3,821,000
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 3,276,000 2,569,000 2,739,000 3,024,000 3,224,000 2,934,000 2,055,000 2,321,000 2,471,000 2,508,000 2,393,000 2,575,000 2,233,000 2,268,000 1,951,000 1,800,000 2,019,000 2,294,000 2,347,000 2,211,000
Current ratio 0.86 1.39 1.16 1.15 1.05 1.14 1.42 1.45 1.56 1.72 1.16 1.46 1.73 1.72 2.34 2.39 2.20 1.84 1.62 1.73

December 31, 2024 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $2,820,000K ÷ $3,276,000K
= 0.86

CSX Corporation's current ratio has shown fluctuations over the reported periods, ranging from 0.86 to 2.39. A current ratio above 1 indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting its ability to cover its short-term obligations. The company's current ratio peaked at 2.39 on March 31, 2021, reflecting strong liquidity position. However, it decreased gradually to 0.86 by December 31, 2024, indicating a potential liquidity concern. It is important for investors and analysts to closely monitor CSX Corporation's current ratio to assess its short-term liquidity risks and financial health.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Current ratio
CSX Corporation
CSX
0.86
Norfolk Southern Corporation
NSC
0.90
Union Pacific Corporation
UNP
0.77

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CSX Corporation Current Ratio (Quarterly Data)