CSXMEX:CSX 63 Pretax Margin % is 30.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 33.61. GuruFocus rates MEX:CSX with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN575.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Transportation companies, CSX ranks better than 87.46% on this metric.
Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. CSX's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN19,169 Mil. CSX's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN62,790 Mil. Therefore, CSX's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 30.53%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CSX's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:CSX'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.76 Med: 33.61 Max: 39.54
Current: 28.08
MEX:CSX's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 87.46% of 1005
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 6.75
vs MEX:CSX: 28.08
CSX (MEX:CSX) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
CSX Pretax Margin % Related Terms
CSX Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CSX's Pretax Margin % 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: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, CSX's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, CSX's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CSX's Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % of 30.53% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on CSX and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.61. Over the past decade, CSX's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 24.76 to 39.54. According to the industry distribution chart, CSX ranks #126 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is CSX's Pretax Margin % too high?
CSX's current Pretax Margin % of 30.53% is near median its 10-year median of 33.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.76 to a high of 39.54. The Transportation industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. CSX's value of 30.53% is 352.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CSX ranks #126 out of 1005 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Pretax Margin % compare to NSC and WAB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, CSX ranks #126 out of 1005 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places CSX in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 6.75. CSX's value of 30.53% is 352.3% above this benchmark. Historically, CSX's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 24.76 to 39.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.61 vs. the industry median of 6.75, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Transportation companies is 6.75, based on 1,005 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. CSX's current Pretax Margin % of 30.53% is 352.3% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on CSX and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 6.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CSX's current Pretax Margin % is 30.53%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.61. 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 MXN575.62, compared to a current price of MXN769.00 — trading 33.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 30.53%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.61 and 352.3% above the Transportation industry median of 6.75. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CSX (MEX:CSX), the current Pretax Margin % is 30.53% 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 33.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN575.62.
GuruFocus considers CSX to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CSX:
Pretax Margin %: 30.53% (near median its 10-year median of 33.61)
GF Value™: MXN575.62 vs. price of MXN769.00 (33.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 352.3% above the Transportation median (#126 of 1005)
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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