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CSX (CSX) vs. Uber (UBER)

This page compares CSX (CSX) with Uber (UBER) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

CSX (CSX) and Uber (UBER) both belong to the Ground Transportation industry, though CSX is classified under Rail Transportation while UBER falls under Passenger Ground Transportation.

SymbolCSXUBER
NameCSX CorporationUber Technologies, Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorIndustrialsIndustrials
GICS Industry GroupTransportationTransportation
GICS IndustryGround TransportationGround Transportation
GICS Sub-IndustryRail TransportationPassenger Ground Transportation
Market Capitalization87.85 billion USD143.27 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNYSE
Listing DateNovember 3, 1980May 10, 2019
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both CSX (CSX) at 29.01 and Uber (UBER) at 17.46 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

29.01

Max
92.10
Q3
44.86
Median
22.33
Q1
13.19
Min
0.00

UBER

Transportation industry group

17.46

Max
92.10
Q3
44.86
Median
22.33
Q1
13.19
Min
0.00
CSX (CSX) vs. Uber (UBER): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Both look expensive on sales: Uber (UBER) at 2.67 sits in the upper Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) quartile, and CSX (CSX) at 6.21 prices even higher, above its industry range.

CSX

Transportation industry group

6.21

Max
4.22
Q3
2.24
Median
1.11
Q1
0.56
Min
0.07

UBER

Transportation industry group

2.67

Max
4.22
Q3
2.24
Median
1.11
Q1
0.56
Min
0.07
CSX (CSX) vs. Uber (UBER): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Both CSX (CSX) at 6.47 and Uber (UBER) at 5.79 carry a premium to book value versus peers, sitting in the upper Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) quartile of their industries.

CSX

Transportation industry group

6.47

Max
8.29
Q3
4.40
Median
2.12
Q1
1.21
Min
-2.29

UBER

Transportation industry group

5.79

Max
8.29
Q3
4.40
Median
2.12
Q1
1.21
Min
-2.29
CSX (CSX) vs. Uber (UBER): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolCSXUBER
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)29.0117.46
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)6.212.67
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)6.475.79
Free Cash Flow Yield1.29%4.56%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both CSX (CSX) at 23.68% and Uber (UBER) at 35.31% rank in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM) among industry peers, indicating strong returns on shareholders’ equity.

CSX

Transportation industry group

23.68%

Max
43.37%
Q3
20.41%
Median
10.34%
Q1
1.88%
Min
-18.53%

UBER

Transportation industry group

35.31%

Max
43.37%
Q3
20.41%
Median
10.34%
Q1
1.88%
Min
-18.53%
CSX (CSX) vs. Uber (UBER): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

CSX (CSX) at 21.55% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Uber (UBER) at 15.91%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

CSX

Transportation industry group

21.55%

Max
43.82%
Q3
19.14%
Median
5.11%
Q1
0.86%
Min
-9.62%

UBER

Transportation industry group

15.91%

Max
43.82%
Q3
19.14%
Median
5.11%
Q1
0.86%
Min
-9.62%
CSX (CSX) vs. Uber (UBER): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

CSX (CSX) at 36.16% operates in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile, ahead of Uber (UBER) at 14.57%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

CSX

Transportation industry group

36.16%

Max
54.53%
Q3
24.85%
Median
6.34%
Q1
1.12%
Min
-33.27%

UBER

Transportation industry group

14.57%

Max
54.53%
Q3
24.85%
Median
6.34%
Q1
1.12%
Min
-33.27%
CSX (CSX) vs. Uber (UBER): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolCSXUBER
Return on Equity (TTM)23.68%35.31%
Return on Assets (TTM)7.08%6.94%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)21.55%15.91%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)36.16%14.57%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)46.82%39.64%

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolCSXUBER
1-Year Revenue Growth-3.08%18.28%
3-Year Revenue CAGR-1.74%17.73%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolCSXUBER
1-Year EPS Growth-13.97%3.73%
3-Year EPS CAGR-7.57%--

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both CSX (CSX) at 0.97 and Uber (UBER) at 1.07 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

CSX

Transportation industry group

0.97

Max
2.26
Q3
1.61
Median
1.16
Q1
0.84
Min
0.42

UBER

Transportation industry group

1.07

Max
2.26
Q3
1.61
Median
1.16
Q1
0.84
Min
0.42
CSX (CSX) vs. Uber (UBER): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both CSX (CSX) at 1.43 and Uber (UBER) at 0.48 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

1.43

Max
3.37
Q3
1.64
Median
0.80
Q1
0.36
Min
0.00

UBER

Transportation industry group

0.48

Max
3.37
Q3
1.64
Median
0.80
Q1
0.36
Min
0.00
CSX (CSX) vs. Uber (UBER): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolCSXUBER
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.971.07
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)1.430.48
Net Debt / EBITDA2.770.90

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Uber (UBER) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile CSX (CSX) reports a yield of 1.18%, ranking against industry peers normally.

CSX

Transportation industry group

1.18%

Max
5.97%
Q3
2.39%
Median
0.95%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

UBER

Transportation industry group

0.00%

Max
5.97%
Q3
2.39%
Median
0.95%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
CSX (CSX) vs. Uber (UBER): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Uber (UBER) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile CSX (CSX) reports a payout of 32.52%, ranking against industry peers normally.

CSX

Transportation industry group

32.52%

Max
106.15%
Q3
45.72%
Median
20.46%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

UBER

Transportation industry group

0.00%

Max
106.15%
Q3
45.72%
Median
20.46%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
CSX (CSX) vs. Uber (UBER): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolCSXUBER
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.18%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)32.52%0.00%

Performance & Risk

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

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolCSXUBER
1-Year Return48.23%-18.15%
1-Year Volatility22.27%32.66%
Beta1.211.11
3-Month Avg. Volume12.79M17.34M