Company / Profit Margin
CSX Corporation Profit Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
20.5%
FY2025
5-year range
20.5% / 30.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-14.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#15 of 332
Industrials
What the data says
Among 332 Industrials companies, CSX Corporation is in the top 5% for profit margin. Profit Margin has declined for 4 consecutive years, from 30.2% in FY2021 to 20.5% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
20.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -6.5%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Declined from 25.0% to 20.5% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -7.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- -6.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 5% in IndustrialsTop 5% of 332This company 20.5% Sector average -675.3%
▼
+103.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- CSX Corporation's profit margin has declined for 4 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, profit margin decreased 14.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 695.8pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak profit margin was recorded in FY2019.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.02 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 20.5% | -14.1% |
| FY2024 | 23.9% | -4.6% |
| FY2023 | 25.0% | -9.6% |
| FY2022 | 27.7% | -8.2% |
| FY2021 | 30.2% | +11.8% |
| FY2020 | 27.0% | -43.7% |
| FY2019 | 48.0% | +209.8% |
| FY2018 | 15.5% | -7.1% |
| FY2017 | 16.7% | +9.5% |
| FY2016 | 15.2% | -8.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026