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CSXMEX:CSX 86 Debt-to-Equity is 1.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 1.33. GuruFocus rates MEX:CSX with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN556.80. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 909 Transportation companies, CSX ranks worse than 81.96% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for CSX's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CSX'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.8 Med: 1.33 Max: 1.61
Current: 1.42
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of CSX was 1.61. The lowest was 0.80. And the median was 1.33.
MEX:CSX's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 81.96% of 909
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.53
vs MEX:CSX: 1.42
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
CSX Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
CSX Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CSX's Debt-to-Equity 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: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, CSX's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, CSX's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CSX's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 1.42 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on CSX and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.33. Over the past decade, CSX's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.80 to 1.61. According to the industry distribution chart, CSX ranks #745 out of 909 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 82%.
Is CSX's Debt-to-Equity too high?
CSX's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.42 is near median its 10-year median of 1.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.80 to a high of 1.61. The Transportation industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. CSX's value of 1.42 is 167.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSX ranks #745 out of 909 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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-Equity compare to NSC and WAB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, CSX ranks #745 out of 909 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places CSX in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53. CSX's value of 1.42 is 167.9% above this benchmark. Historically, CSX's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.80 to 1.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.33 vs. the industry median of 0.53, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Transportation company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Transportation companies is 0.53, based on 909 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CSX's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.42 is 167.9% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on CSX and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSX's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.33. 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 (MEX:CSX) has a current Debt-to-Equity of 1.42. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN556.80, compared to a current price of MXN769.00 — trading 38.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.33 and 167.9% above the Transportation industry median of 0.53. 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CSX (MEX:CSX), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.42 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 38.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN556.80.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CSX:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.42 (near median its 10-year median of 1.33)
GF Value™: MXN556.80 vs. price of MXN769.00 (38.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 167.9% above the Transportation median (#745 of 909)
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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