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CSX Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis

1.34x

Updated 369h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares total debt to shareholders' equity, so 1.34x means CSX carries $1.34 of debt for every $1.00 of equity.

Sector Performance

73th percentile

CSX

1.34x

Sector Median

0.74x

Sector Avg

2.51x

Prior Period

1.39x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving
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Deep Analysis

The Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares total debt to shareholders' equity, so 1.34x means CSX carries $1.34 of debt for every $1.00 of equity.

That is above the sector median of 0.74x, placing CSX at the 73rd percentile among peers, which signals higher leverage than most comparable companies. The trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A, the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, and no historical values beyond the current 1.34x are provided. Because only the current level exists with no trend direction, the investment risk rests entirely on that static snapshot—elevated debt raises fixed cost obligations, but there is no evidence of deterioration or improvement. For an investor, this high leverage is a point of caution, yet the absence of trend information limits how strongly that caution should be weighted. This metric does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict; the above-median debt level is offset by the lack of any directional signal, leaving a balanced risk profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about CSX?

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.

How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?

Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are CSX's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?

The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: TAP (0.76x), PCAR (0.72x), O (0.78x), PRU (0.78x), KIM (0.85x).

The Formula

Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.

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CSX

1.34x

Sector Median

0.74x

Sector Avg

2.51x

How CSX's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.

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