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CSX Gross Margin Analysis

38.3%

Updated 156h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying direct production costs, with the remaining used to cover other expenses and generate profit.

Sector Performance

40th percentile

CSX

38.3%

Sector Median

44.6%

Sector Avg

45.5%

Prior Period

36.0%(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin measures the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying direct production costs, with the remaining used to cover other expenses and generate profit.

CSX's current gross margin of 38.3% is below the sector median of 44.6%, placing it in the 40th percentile among sector peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows an increase of 6.4% from the prior period's 36.0%. A gross margin below the sector median indicates the company's production cost structure is less favorable than over half of its peers, though the recent uptick suggests an improving trend. The combination of a below-median level and a rising quarter-over-quarter trend points to potential near-term improvement but also leaves room for catching up to the sector average, implying moderate risk with a possible opportunity. This mixed picture supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the metric neither strongly signals a competitive advantage nor a clear deterioration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about CSX?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

Who are CSX's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: MSCI (82.7%), SYF (82.7%), EA (82.8%), THC (83.4%), INTU (83.9%).

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The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.