CSX (CSX) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS)
This page compares CSX (CSX) with United Parcel Service (UPS) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
CSX (CSX) and United Parcel Service (UPS) both fall under the Transportation industry group, but CSX is classified in Ground Transportation while UPS is classified in Air Freight & Logistics.
| Symbol | CSX | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | CSX Corporation | United Parcel Service, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Industrials | Industrials |
| GICS Industry Group | Transportation | Transportation |
| GICS Industry | Ground Transportation | Air Freight & Logistics |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Rail Transportation | Air Freight & Logistics |
| Market Capitalization | 85.62 billion USD | 82.31 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NasdaqGS | NYSE |
| Listing Date | November 3, 1980 | November 10, 1999 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | CSX | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | 3.78% | -2.96% |
| 13-Week Price Return | 12.31% | -19.88% |
| 26-Week Price Return | 31.73% | 2.65% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 47.65% | -5.71% |
| Month-to-Date Return | 1.43% | -12.20% |
| Year-to-Date Return | 27.12% | -3.69% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 12.49M | 5.90M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 13.26M | 6.36M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 25.76% | 33.82% |
| Beta | 1.25 | 1.04 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
United Parcel Service (UPS) at 33.03% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of CSX (CSX) at 23.53%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
CSX
Transportation industry group
23.53%
- Max
- 49.96%
- Q3
- 24.84%
- Median
- 14.64%
- Q1
- 3.88%
- Min
- -6.75%
UPS
Transportation industry group
33.03%
- Max
- 49.96%
- Q3
- 24.84%
- Median
- 14.64%
- Q1
- 3.88%
- Min
- -6.75%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
CSX (CSX) at 21.55% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of United Parcel Service (UPS) at 5.94%, 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%
UPS
Transportation industry group
5.94%
- Max
- 43.82%
- Q3
- 19.90%
- Median
- 6.87%
- Q1
- 1.71%
- Min
- -9.62%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
CSX (CSX) at 33.45% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of United Parcel Service (UPS) at 8.46%, 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%
UPS
Transportation industry group
8.46%
- Max
- 47.61%
- Q3
- 23.60%
- Median
- 8.44%
- Q1
- 3.22%
- Min
- -10.15%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | CSX | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 23.53% | 33.03% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 7.01% | 7.31% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 21.55% | 5.94% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 33.45% | 8.46% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 71.51% | 83.06% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both CSX (CSX) at 0.97 and United Parcel Service (UPS) at 1.21 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
UPS
Transportation industry group
1.21
- Max
- 2.08
- Q3
- 1.57
- Median
- 1.10
- Q1
- 0.70
- Min
- 0.36
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
CSX (CSX) at 1.39 carries Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) around its industry mid-range, while United Parcel Service (UPS) at 1.55 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.
CSX
Transportation industry group
1.39
- Max
- 2.69
- Q3
- 1.41
- Median
- 0.73
- Q1
- 0.30
- Min
- 0.00
UPS
Transportation industry group
1.55
- Max
- 2.69
- Q3
- 1.41
- Median
- 0.73
- Q1
- 0.30
- Min
- 0.00
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
Both CSX (CSX) at 5.72 and United Parcel Service (UPS) at 8.04 post Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on interest-coverage headroom.
CSX
Transportation industry group
5.72
- Max
- 21.71
- Q3
- 11.36
- Median
- 5.75
- Q1
- 1.63
- Min
- -4.33
UPS
Transportation industry group
8.04
- Max
- 21.71
- Q3
- 11.36
- Median
- 5.75
- Q1
- 1.63
- Min
- -4.33
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | CSX | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.97 | 1.21 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 0.83 | 1.21 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 1.39 | 1.55 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 5.72 | 8.04 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | CSX | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 1.72% | -1.60% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | -0.92% | -2.85% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | -1.74% | -4.04% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 5.89% | 0.94% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | CSX | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 26.95% | -27.21% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | -2.56% | -9.84% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -7.45% | -20.80% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 5.15% | 33.57% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both CSX (CSX) at 1.15% and United Parcel Service (UPS) at 6.71% 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%
UPS
Transportation industry group
6.71%
- Max
- 4.01%
- Q3
- 1.77%
- Median
- 0.81%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
United Parcel Service (UPS) reports an unusual Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) of 102.91% — outside the typical 0–100% range, indicating either negative earnings (negative ratio) or dividends above current-period earnings (above 100%), both signaling sustainability concerns. Meanwhile CSX (CSX) reports 32.36%, ranking against industry peers normally.
CSX
Transportation industry group
32.36%
- Max
- 112.14%
- Q3
- 47.86%
- Median
- 15.73%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
UPS
Transportation industry group
102.91%
- Max
- 112.14%
- Q3
- 47.86%
- Median
- 15.73%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | CSX | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.15% | 6.71% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 32.36% | 102.91% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both CSX (CSX) at 28.15 and United Parcel Service (UPS) at 15.34 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
UPS
Transportation industry group
15.34
- Max
- 68.67
- Q3
- 39.12
- Median
- 22.03
- Q1
- 12.85
- Min
- 1.75
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
United Parcel Service (UPS) at 0.91 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
UPS
Transportation industry group
0.91
- Max
- 5.87
- Q3
- 2.82
- Median
- 1.48
- Q1
- 0.70
- Min
- 0.14
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Both CSX (CSX) at 5.62 and United Parcel Service (UPS) at 5.30 trade in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) among industry peers, indicating higher book-value multiples than typical peers.
CSX
Transportation industry group
5.62
- Max
- 9.25
- Q3
- 4.77
- Median
- 2.14
- Q1
- 1.36
- Min
- 0.45
UPS
Transportation industry group
5.30
- Max
- 9.25
- Q3
- 4.77
- Median
- 2.14
- Q1
- 1.36
- Min
- 0.45
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | CSX | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 28.15 | 15.34 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 6.07 | 0.91 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 5.62 | 5.30 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 41.98 | 15.22 |