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CSX (CSX) vs. FedEx (FDX)

This page compares CSX (CSX) with FedEx (FDX) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

CSX (CSX) and FedEx (FDX) both fall under the Transportation industry group, but CSX is classified in Ground Transportation while FDX is classified in Air Freight & Logistics.

SymbolCSXFDX
Company NameCSX CorporationFedEx Corporation
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorIndustrialsIndustrials
GICS Industry GroupTransportationTransportation
GICS IndustryGround TransportationAir Freight & Logistics
GICS Sub-IndustryRail TransportationAir Freight & Logistics
Market Capitalization85.62 billion USD89.47 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqGSNYSE
Listing DateNovember 3, 1980April 12, 1978
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

CSX
FDX
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CSX (CSX) vs. FedEx (FDX): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolCSXFDX
5-Day Price Return3.78%-1.78%
13-Week Price Return12.31%-1.33%
26-Week Price Return31.73%45.62%
52-Week Price Return47.65%61.09%
Month-to-Date Return1.43%-8.33%
Year-to-Date Return27.12%27.99%
10-Day Avg. Volume12.49M1.46M
3-Month Avg. Volume13.26M1.85M
3-Month Volatility25.76%33.21%
Beta1.251.30

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both CSX (CSX) at 23.53% and FedEx (FDX) at 15.76% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.

CSX

Transportation industry group

23.53%

Max
49.96%
Q3
24.84%
Median
14.64%
Q1
3.88%
Min
-6.75%

FDX

Transportation industry group

15.76%

Max
49.96%
Q3
24.84%
Median
14.64%
Q1
3.88%
Min
-6.75%
CSX (CSX) vs. FedEx (FDX): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

CSX (CSX) at 21.55% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of FedEx (FDX) at 4.88%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

CSX

Transportation industry group

21.55%

Max
43.82%
Q3
19.90%
Median
6.87%
Q1
1.71%
Min
-9.62%

FDX

Transportation industry group

4.88%

Max
43.82%
Q3
19.90%
Median
6.87%
Q1
1.71%
Min
-9.62%
CSX (CSX) vs. FedEx (FDX): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

CSX (CSX) at 33.45% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of FedEx (FDX) at 6.20%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

CSX

Transportation industry group

33.45%

Max
47.61%
Q3
23.60%
Median
8.44%
Q1
3.22%
Min
-10.15%

FDX

Transportation industry group

6.20%

Max
47.61%
Q3
23.60%
Median
8.44%
Q1
3.22%
Min
-10.15%
CSX (CSX) vs. FedEx (FDX): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolCSXFDX
Return on Equity (TTM)23.53%15.76%
Return on Assets (TTM)7.01%4.98%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)21.55%4.88%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)33.45%6.20%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)71.51%71.39%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both CSX (CSX) at 0.97 and FedEx (FDX) at 1.47 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

CSX

Transportation industry group

0.97

Max
2.08
Q3
1.57
Median
1.10
Q1
0.70
Min
0.36

FDX

Transportation industry group

1.47

Max
2.08
Q3
1.57
Median
1.10
Q1
0.70
Min
0.36
CSX (CSX) vs. FedEx (FDX): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both CSX (CSX) at 1.39 and FedEx (FDX) at 0.85 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

CSX

Transportation industry group

1.39

Max
2.69
Q3
1.41
Median
0.73
Q1
0.30
Min
0.00

FDX

Transportation industry group

0.85

Max
2.69
Q3
1.41
Median
0.73
Q1
0.30
Min
0.00
CSX (CSX) vs. FedEx (FDX): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

FedEx (FDX) at 13.77 ranks in the top quartile for Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM), ahead of CSX (CSX) at 5.72, which sits around the industry mid-range.

CSX

Transportation industry group

5.72

Max
21.71
Q3
11.36
Median
5.75
Q1
1.63
Min
-4.33

FDX

Transportation industry group

13.77

Max
21.71
Q3
11.36
Median
5.75
Q1
1.63
Min
-4.33
CSX (CSX) vs. FedEx (FDX): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolCSXFDX
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.971.47
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.831.36
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)1.390.85
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)5.7213.77

Growth

Revenue Growth

CSX (CSX) vs. FedEx (FDX): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolCSXFDX
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)1.72%8.30%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-0.92%4.69%
3-Year Revenue CAGR-1.74%-2.03%
5-Year Revenue CAGR5.89%4.90%

EPS Growth

CSX (CSX) vs. FedEx (FDX): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolCSXFDX
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)26.95%17.63%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-2.56%17.85%
3-Year EPS CAGR-7.45%5.40%
5-Year EPS CAGR5.15%27.96%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both CSX (CSX) at 1.15% and FedEx (FDX) at 1.53% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

CSX

Transportation industry group

1.15%

Max
4.01%
Q3
1.77%
Median
0.81%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

FDX

Transportation industry group

1.53%

Max
4.01%
Q3
1.77%
Median
0.81%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
CSX (CSX) vs. FedEx (FDX): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both CSX (CSX) at 32.36% and FedEx (FDX) at 30.31% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.

CSX

Transportation industry group

32.36%

Max
112.14%
Q3
47.86%
Median
15.73%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

FDX

Transportation industry group

30.31%

Max
112.14%
Q3
47.86%
Median
15.73%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
CSX (CSX) vs. FedEx (FDX): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolCSXFDX
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.15%1.53%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)32.36%30.31%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both CSX (CSX) at 28.15 and FedEx (FDX) at 19.75 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

CSX

Transportation industry group

28.15

Max
68.67
Q3
39.12
Median
22.03
Q1
12.85
Min
1.75

FDX

Transportation industry group

19.75

Max
68.67
Q3
39.12
Median
22.03
Q1
12.85
Min
1.75
CSX (CSX) vs. FedEx (FDX): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

FedEx (FDX) at 0.96 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while CSX (CSX) at 6.07 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated trailing revenue multiple for CSX relative to peers.

CSX

Transportation industry group

6.07

Max
5.87
Q3
2.82
Median
1.48
Q1
0.70
Min
0.14

FDX

Transportation industry group

0.96

Max
5.87
Q3
2.82
Median
1.48
Q1
0.70
Min
0.14
CSX (CSX) vs. FedEx (FDX): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

FedEx (FDX) at 3.06 carries typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while CSX (CSX) at 5.62 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — CSX carries a higher book-value multiple relative to peers.

CSX

Transportation industry group

5.62

Max
9.25
Q3
4.77
Median
2.14
Q1
1.36
Min
0.45

FDX

Transportation industry group

3.06

Max
9.25
Q3
4.77
Median
2.14
Q1
1.36
Min
0.45
CSX (CSX) vs. FedEx (FDX): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolCSXFDX
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)28.1519.75
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)6.070.96
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)5.623.06
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)41.9820.26