CSX Quick Ratio Analysis

The quick ratio measures a company's ability to pay its short-term liabilities using its most liquid assets—cash, marketable securities, and receivables—excluding inventory.

At 0.51x, CSX has only $0.51 in liquid assets for every $1 of current liabilities, indicating potential near-term liquidity pressure. This falls below the sector median of 0.71x, placing CSX in the 32nd percentile among its peers, meaning roughly two-thirds of competitors have stronger quick ratios. Trend data show a year-over-year change is not available, but quarter-over-quarter the quick ratio dropped 17.7% from 0.62x to 0.51x, signaling a rapid deterioration in liquidity. The combination of a level well below the median and a steep quarterly decline points to increased short-term risk for investors, as the company may face difficulty meeting upcoming obligations without raising cash or reducing payables. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because, while the low and falling quick ratio is a clear weakness, it is moderate enough—not an extreme outlier—to keep the stock in a balanced rating rather than triggering a negative revision.

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