Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
CSX Corporation Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
21.9%
FY2025
5-year range
21.9% / 33.0%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-20.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#71 of 330
Industrials
What the data says
CSX Corporation's return on equity (roe) of 21.9% is higher than 78% of companies in the Industrials sector (FY2025). Return on Equity (ROE) has declined for 3 consecutive years, from 33.0% in FY2022 to 21.9% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
21.9% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -4.4%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Declined from 30.6% to 21.9% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -11.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- -4.4pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+124.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- CSX Corporation's return on equity (roe) has declined for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 20.9% year-over-year.
- Currently 12.2pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) 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 | Return on Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 21.9% | -20.9% |
| FY2024 | 27.7% | -9.3% |
| FY2023 | 30.6% | -7.2% |
| FY2022 | 33.0% | +17.4% |
| FY2021 | 28.1% | +6.9% |
| FY2020 | 26.3% | -29.2% |
| FY2019 | 37.2% | +153.5% |
| FY2018 | 14.7% | -13.1% |
| FY2017 | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| FY2016 | 17.2% | +2.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026