CSX Corporation (CSX)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | |
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| Gross profit margin | 36.80% | 37.14% | 36.80% | 37.07% | 37.71% | 38.21% | 39.14% | 39.52% | 38.95% | 39.33% | 39.77% | 40.37% | 41.07% | 42.08% | 42.40% | 40.65% | 41.22% | 40.19% | 40.06% | 41.19% |
| Operating profit margin | 36.08% | 37.14% | 36.85% | 37.20% | 37.89% | 38.76% | 39.81% | 40.97% | 40.55% | 40.72% | 41.46% | 43.97% | 44.63% | 45.66% | 45.65% | 40.65% | 41.22% | 40.41% | 40.53% | 41.80% |
| Pretax margin | 31.44% | 32.59% | 32.30% | 32.61% | 33.37% | 34.31% | 35.55% | 36.90% | 36.45% | 36.53% | 37.08% | 39.19% | 39.54% | 39.77% | 39.28% | 33.69% | 34.27% | 33.96% | 34.37% | 36.21% |
| Net profit margin | 23.95% | 24.77% | 24.52% | 24.67% | 25.26% | 26.08% | 27.28% | 28.35% | 28.05% | 28.05% | 28.24% | 29.98% | 30.19% | 30.26% | 29.93% | 25.62% | 26.13% | 26.08% | 26.39% | 27.74% |
CSX Corporation's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the years.
1. Gross Profit Margin: It decreased from 41.19% in March 2020 to 36.80% in June 2024, indicating a decline in the percentage of revenue retained after accounting for the cost of goods sold.
2. Operating Profit Margin: This ratio varied more significantly, reaching a peak of 45.65% in June 2021 but declining to 36.08% by December 2024. This implies fluctuations in the efficiency of the company's operations over the period.
3. Pretax Margin: CSX Corporation's pretax margin also experienced fluctuations, starting at 36.21% in March 2020 and decreasing to 31.44% by December 2024. This indicates changes in the proportion of revenue remaining after accounting for operating expenses but before taxes.
4. Net Profit Margin: The net profit margin of CSX Corporation decreased from 27.74% in March 2020 to 23.95% by December 2024. This shows the company's ability to generate profit from its operations declined over the period.
Overall, it is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor these ratios closely as they provide insights into CSX Corporation's profitability and operational efficiency.
Return on investment
| 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 12.27% | 12.66% | 12.73% | 12.75% | 12.92% | 13.62% | 14.52% | 14.96% | 14.37% | 14.03% | 14.32% | 14.26% | 13.79% | 13.56% | 12.87% | 10.80% | 10.96% | 10.90% | 11.43% | 12.68% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 8.14% | 8.44% | 8.47% | 8.45% | 8.62% | 9.16% | 9.95% | 10.35% | 9.94% | 9.66% | 9.76% | 9.73% | 9.33% | 8.99% | 8.43% | 6.80% | 6.95% | 7.04% | 7.44% | 8.41% |
| Return on total capital | 42.65% | 42.64% | 42.95% | 43.50% | 45.99% | 47.75% | 48.74% | 49.29% | 46.80% | 45.34% | 43.09% | 40.88% | 38.82% | 38.25% | 35.73% | 32.69% | 33.42% | 34.32% | 37.19% | 42.15% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 27.86% | 28.12% | 28.44% | 28.65% | 30.53% | 32.09% | 33.40% | 34.81% | 33.00% | 31.69% | 29.97% | 29.81% | 28.01% | 27.38% | 25.12% | 20.52% | 21.09% | 21.81% | 23.81% | 27.48% |
CSX Corporation's profitability ratios show a consistently improving trend over the last few years.
- Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) has been increasing gradually, starting at 12.68% in March 2020 and reaching 14.37% by December 2022. Although there was a slight dip in March 2023, it recovered and remained above 13% until December 2024, indicating effective management in generating operating profits from its assets.
- Return on assets (ROA) also depicts a similar pattern, starting at 8.41% in March 2020 and peaking at 10.35% in March 2023. Despite some fluctuations, ROA generally remained at acceptable levels, showcasing CSX Corporation's ability to generate profits relative to its total assets.
- Return on total capital has shown a significant upward trajectory, from 42.15% in March 2020 to 42.65% by December 2024. This indicates that the company has been efficiently utilizing its total capital to generate higher returns for its investors.
- Return on equity (ROE) has also displayed a positive trend, increasing from 27.48% in March 2020 to 27.86% by December 2024. This indicates that CSX Corporation has been successful in generating profits for the shareholders from the equity invested in the company.
Overall, the profitability ratios suggest that CSX Corporation has been effectively utilizing its assets and capital to generate returns for both the company and its shareholders, showcasing sound financial performance and management efficiency.