CSXNEUTRAL

CSX EV/EBITDA Analysis

16.4x

Updated 369h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

EV/EBITDA (enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) measures how many years of operating cash flow it would take to buy the company outright; at 16.4x, CSX trades above the sector median of 13.6x, placing it in the 62nd percentile of peers.

Sector Performance

62th percentile

CSX

16.4x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

16.3x(Aug 2026)

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Deep Analysis

While the 8-quarter trend is decreasing, the latest quarter shows a +0.3% rise to 16.4x from 16.3x, and year-over-year data is not available. The combination of a level above peers and a flattening trend suggests valuation is still on the higher side but no longer compressing as it had been. This presents moderate downside risk if the equity is revalued toward the sector median, though the prior downward path implies some pressure has already eased. The elevated percentile and recent uptick temper the bullish signal from the longer-term decrease. Overall, this metric neither strongly confirms nor refutes the NEUTRAL verdict — it supports a cautious stance given the sector

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about CSX?

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?

EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.

Who are CSX's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: SMTC (76.6x), SHOP (80.2x), OKTA (83.5x), TEAM (101.4x), STEM (102.7x).

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The Formula

Enterprise Value / EBITDA

Why It Matters

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.