CSXMEX:CSX 63 Days Inventory is 16.96 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 15.78. GuruFocus rates MEX:CSX with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN572.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 798 Transportation companies, CSX ranks worse than 61.15% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). CSX's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN7,469 Mil. CSX's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN40,195 Mil.
Hence, CSX's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for CSX's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CSX'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.43 Med: 15.78 Max: 18.54
Current: 16.57
During the past 13 years, CSX's highest Days Inventory was 18.54. The lowest was 13.43. And the median was 15.78.
MEX:CSX's Days Inventory is ranked worse than 61.15% of 798
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.35
vs MEX:CSX: 16.57
CSX's Days Inventory
increased
from Mar. 2025 (16.47) to Mar. 2026 (16.96).
It might indicate that CSX's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
CSX's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.38.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
CSX's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.12.
CSX (MEX:CSX) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
CSX's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
CSX's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
CSX Days Inventory Related Terms
CSX Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CSX's Days Inventory 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.
MEX:CSX vs NSC, WAB, UNP: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, CSX's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, CSX's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CSX's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (MEX:CSX) has a Days Inventory of 16.96 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on CSX and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.78. Over the past decade, CSX's Days Inventory has ranged from 13.43 to 18.54. According to the industry distribution chart, CSX ranks #488 out of 798 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 61.2%.
Is CSX's Days Inventory too high?
CSX's current Days Inventory of 16.96 is near median its 10-year median of 15.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.43 to a high of 18.54. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.35. CSX's value of 16.96 is 37.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSX ranks #488 out of 798 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CSX has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSX's Days Inventory compare to NSC and WAB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, CSX ranks #488 out of 798 companies for Days Inventory. This places CSX in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.35. CSX's value of 16.96 is 37.3% above this benchmark. Historically, CSX's own Days Inventory has ranged from 13.43 to 18.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.78 vs. the industry median of 12.35, 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 Days Inventory for a Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.35, based on 798 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CSX's current Days Inventory of 16.96 is 37.3% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on CSX and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSX's current Days Inventory is 16.96, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.78. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSX (MEX:CSX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN572.96, compared to a current price of MXN769.00 — trading 34.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 16.96, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.78 and 37.3% above the Transportation industry median of 12.35. CSX's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CSX (MEX:CSX), the current Days Inventory is 16.96 as of Mar. 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 (MEX:CSX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSX stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN769.00 is trading 34.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN572.96.
GuruFocus considers CSX to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CSX:
Days Inventory: 16.96 (near median its 10-year median of 15.78)
GF Value™: MXN572.96 vs. price of MXN769.00 (34.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.3% above the Transportation median (#488 of 798)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CSX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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