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CSXUKEX:CSX 86 Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49 as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 2.53. GuruFocus rates UKEX:CSX with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ₴875.26. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 869 Transportation companies, CSX ranks worse than 55.24% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for CSX's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
UKEX:CSX'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.35 Med: 2.53 Max: 3.08
Current: 2.98
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of CSX was 3.08. The lowest was 2.35. And the median was 2.53.
UKEX:CSX's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 55.24% of 869
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 2.64
vs UKEX:CSX: 2.98
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
CSX Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
CSX Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CSX's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
UKEX:CSX vs NSC, WAB, UNP: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, CSX's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, CSX's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CSX's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) EBITDA data.
CSX (UKEX:CSX) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.49 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CSX. This is near median its historical median of 2.53. Over the past decade, CSX's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.35 to 3.08. According to the industry distribution chart, CSX ranks #480 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 55.2%.
Is CSX's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
CSX's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.49 is near median its 10-year median of 2.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.35 to a high of 3.08. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. CSX's value of 2.49 is 5.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSX ranks #480 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CSX has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CSX's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to NSC and WAB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, CSX ranks #480 out of 869 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places CSX in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64. CSX's value of 2.49 is 5.7% below this benchmark. Historically, CSX's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 2.35 to 3.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.53 vs. the industry median of 2.64, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 2.64, based on 869 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CSX's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.49 is 5.7% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on CSX. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSX's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.53. 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 Debt-to-EBITDA of 2.49. The stock's GF Value™ is ₴875.26, compared to a current price of ₴1,218.00 — trading 39.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.53 and 5.7% below the Transportation industry median of 2.64. CSX's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CSX (UKEX:CSX), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.49 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 (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 39.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₴875.26.
Key valuation signals for UKEX:CSX:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 2.49 (near median its 10-year median of 2.53)
GF Value™: ₴875.26 vs. price of ₴1,218.00 (39.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.7% below the Transportation median (#480 of 869)
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.
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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