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CSXCSX -0.30%88 Days Sales Outstanding is 24.87 as of Jun. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 25.00. GuruFocus rates CSX with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $36.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 998 Transportation companies, CSX ranks better than 75.95% on this metric.
CSX's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,073 Mil. CSX's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,935 Mil.
Hence, CSX's Days Sales Outstanding for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 24.87.
The historical rank and industry rank for CSX's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
CSX'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.86 Med: 25 Max: 31.66
Current: 25.62
During the past 13 years, CSX's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 31.66. The lowest was 23.86. And the median was 25.00.
CSX's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 75.95% of 998
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 46.995
vs CSX: 25.62
CSX's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Jun. 2025 (26.11) to Jun. 2026 (24.87).
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
CSX Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
CSX Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CSX's Days Sales Outstanding 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 vs NSC, WAB, UNP: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, CSX's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, CSX's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CSX's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (CSX) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 24.87 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on CSX and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.00. Over the past decade, CSX's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 23.86 to 31.66. According to the industry distribution chart, CSX ranks #240 out of 998 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is CSX's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
CSX's current Days Sales Outstanding of 24.87 is near median its 10-year median of 25.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.86 to a high of 31.66. The Transportation industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 47.00. CSX's value of 24.87 is 47.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSX ranks #240 out of 998 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CSX has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSX's Days Sales Outstanding compare to NSC and WAB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, CSX ranks #240 out of 998 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places CSX in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 47.00. CSX's value of 24.87 is 47.1% below this benchmark. Historically, CSX's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 23.86 to 31.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.00 vs. the industry median of 47.00, CSX has consistently been below 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 Sales Outstanding for a Transportation company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Transportation companies is 47.00, based on 998 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CSX's current Days Sales Outstanding of 24.87 is 47.1% below 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on CSX and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 47.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSX's current Days Sales Outstanding is 24.87, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.00. 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 (CSX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $36.55, compared to a current price of $50.12 — trading 37.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 24.87, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.00 and 47.1% below the Transportation industry median of 47.00. 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 Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CSX (CSX), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 24.87 as of Jun. 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 (CSX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CSX stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $50.12 is trading 37.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $36.55.
GuruFocus considers CSX to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CSX:
Days Sales Outstanding: 24.87 (near median its 10-year median of 25.00)
GF Value™: $36.55 vs. price of $50.12 (37.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.1% below the Transportation median (#240 of 998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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