CSX (UKEX:CSX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.95 (As of Aug. 25, 2026) — 22% Above Median

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What is CSX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

CSX UKEX:CSX 88 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.95 as of Aug. 25, 2026, which is 22% above its 10-year median of 5.72. GuruFocus rates UKEX:CSX with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of ₴871.59. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 708 Transportation companies, CSX ranks worse than 95.76% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-25), CSX's current share price is ₴1218.00. CSX's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₴175.28. CSX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 6.95.

The historical rank and industry rank for CSX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

UKEX:CSX' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.98   Med: 5.72   Max: 7.78
Current: 7.52

During the past years, CSX's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 7.78. The lowest was 2.98. And the median was 5.72.

UKEX:CSX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
95.76% of 708 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.275 vs UKEX:CSX: 7.52

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

CSX's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₴339.911. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is ₴175.28 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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CSX  (UKEX:CSX) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


CSX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


CSX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for CSX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

CSX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

CSX Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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CSX Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.07 5.44 5.54 6.12 6.95

UKEX:CSX vs NSC, WAB, UNP: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, CSX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


CSX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, CSX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where CSX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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CSX Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

CSX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1218.00/175.28
=6.95

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

CSX's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, CSX's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=339.911/333.9520*333.9520
=339.911

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

CSX Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 185.481 241.428 256.564
201612 187.581 241.432 259.465
201703 188.290 243.801 257.915
201706 189.096 244.955 257.798
201709 181.567 246.819 245.664
201712 246.267 246.524 333.604
201803 244.820 249.554 327.617
201806 243.131 251.989 322.213
201809 242.156 252.439 320.349
201812 228.914 251.233 304.284
201903 228.927 254.202 300.748
201906 229.240 256.143 298.877
201909 226.031 256.759 293.986
201912 228.453 256.974 296.887
202003 231.149 258.115 299.063
202006 236.710 257.797 306.636
202009 247.768 260.280 317.898
202012 255.924 260.474 328.118
202103 258.800 264.877 326.290
202106 266.287 271.696 327.304
202109 265.369 274.310 323.067
202112 273.935 278.802 328.122
202203 271.137 287.504 314.941
202206 274.211 296.311 309.045
202209 273.810 296.808 308.076
202212 273.030 296.797 307.210
202303 271.098 301.836 299.943
202306 273.461 305.109 299.312
202309 270.399 307.789 293.384
202312 273.528 306.746 297.788
202403 288.131 312.332 308.076
202406 290.974 314.175 309.291
202409 299.836 315.301 317.572
202412 294.195 315.605 311.297
202503 289.682 319.799 302.502
202506 296.744 322.561 307.223
202509 306.234 324.800 314.863
202512 316.294 324.054 325.955
202603 326.674 330.213 330.373
202606 339.911 333.952 339.911

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.95 mean?
CSX (UKEX:CSX) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.95 as of Aug. 25, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CSX and its competitors. This is 22% above median its historical median of 5.72. Over the past decade, CSX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.98 to 7.78. According to the industry distribution chart, CSX ranks #678 out of 708 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 95.8%.
Is CSX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
CSX's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.95 is 22% above median its 10-year median of 5.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.98 to a high of 7.78. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. CSX's value of 6.95 is 445.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSX ranks #678 out of 708 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CSX has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSX's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to NSC and WAB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, CSX ranks #678 out of 708 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places CSX in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. CSX's value of 6.95 is 445.1% above this benchmark. Historically, CSX's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.98 to 7.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.72 vs. the industry median of 1.28, CSX has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.28, based on 708 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CSX's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.95 is 445.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on CSX and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSX's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.95, which is 22% above median its own 10-year median of 5.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CSX stock overvalued right now?
CSX (UKEX:CSX) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 6.95. The stock's GF Value™ is ₴871.59, compared to a current price of ₴1,218.00 — trading 39.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.95, which is 22% above median its 10-year median of 5.72 and 445.1% above the Transportation industry median of 1.28. CSX's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CSX (UKEX:CSX), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 6.95 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is CSX (UKEX:CSX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSX stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₴1,218.00 is trading 39.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₴871.59.

Key valuation signals for UKEX:CSX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 6.95 (22% above median its 10-year median of 5.72)
  • GF Value™: ₴871.59 vs. price of ₴1,218.00 (39.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 445.1% above the Transportation median (#678 of 708)

No single metric tells the full story. See the UKEX:CSX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


CSX Business Description

Address 500 Water Street, 15th Floor, Jacksonville, FL, USA, 32202
Operating in the Eastern United States, Class I railroad CSX generated revenue of nearly $14 billion in 2025. On its more than 21,000 miles of track, CSX hauls shipments of coal (16% of consolidated revenue), chemicals (17%), intermodal containers (16%), automotive cargo (7%), and a diverse mix of other bulk and industrial merchandise.
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