CSX Corporation (CSX)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 5,245,000 | 5,561,000 | 6,023,000 | 5,594,000 | 4,362,000 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 14,540,000 | 14,657,000 | 14,853,000 | 12,522,000 | 10,583,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 36.07% | 37.94% | 40.55% | 44.67% | 41.22% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $5,245,000K ÷ $14,540,000K
= 36.07%
CSX Corporation's operating profit margin has shown fluctuations over the five-year period analyzed. The margin stood at 41.22% as of December 31, 2020, and exhibited a positive trend, reaching 44.67% as of December 31, 2021. However, there was a decrease in the operating profit margin in the subsequent years, with figures dropping to 40.55% as of December 31, 2022, 37.94% as of December 31, 2023, and 36.07% as of December 31, 2024.
The overall downward trend in the operating profit margin could indicate various factors impacting CSX Corporation's operations, such as changes in revenue, cost structure, or efficiency measures. It would be important for stakeholders to further investigate the underlying reasons for the declining trend in operating profit margin to assess the company's financial performance and sustainability.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024