CSX Corporation Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
CSX Corporation cash flow conversion efficiency. Based on the latest financial reports, CSX Corporation (CSX) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.094x as of June 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($1.33 Billion) by net assets ($14.09 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of CSX Corporation (1989–2025)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of CSX Corporation from 1989 to 2025. This chart illustrates how CSX Corporation's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View CSX Corporation (CSX) stock price for real-time trading data and today's change.
CSX Corporation Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
CSX Corporation cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
CSX Corporation Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of CSX Corporation ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Also see market cap of CSX Corporation for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Elevance Health Inc
NYSE:ELV
|
0.042x |
|
Shandong Zhongji Electrical Equipment Co Ltd
SHE:300308
|
0.059x |
|
Westpac Banking Corporation
AU:WBC
|
0.157x |
|
Prosus N.V.
AS:PRX
|
0.024x |
|
Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc
NYSE:MMC
|
0.152x |
|
Synopsys Inc
NASDAQ:SNPS
|
0.028x |
|
Midea Group Co Ltd
SHE:000333
|
0.098x |
|
Johnson Controls International PLC
NYSE:JCI
|
0.118x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for CSX Corporation (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of CSX Corporation from 1989 to 2025. Review CSX cash flow after capex ratio to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $13.16 Billion | $4.61 Billion | 0.351x | -16.45% |
| 2024-12-31 | $12.51 Billion | $5.25 Billion | 0.420x | -8.81% |
| 2023-12-31 | $11.98 Billion | $5.51 Billion | 0.460x | +3.37% |
| 2022-12-31 | $12.62 Billion | $5.62 Billion | 0.445x | +17.84% |
| 2021-12-31 | $13.50 Billion | $5.10 Billion | 0.378x | +16.16% |
| 2020-12-31 | $13.11 Billion | $4.26 Billion | 0.325x | -20.46% |
| 2019-12-31 | $11.86 Billion | $4.85 Billion | 0.409x | +10.82% |
| 2018-12-31 | $12.58 Billion | $4.64 Billion | 0.369x | +56.42% |
| 2017-12-31 | $14.72 Billion | $3.47 Billion | 0.236x | -9.30% |
| 2016-12-31 | $11.69 Billion | $3.04 Billion | 0.260x | -9.96% |
| 2015-12-31 | $11.67 Billion | $3.37 Billion | 0.289x | -3.44% |
| 2014-12-31 | $11.18 Billion | $3.34 Billion | 0.299x | -3.83% |
| 2013-12-31 | $10.50 Billion | $3.27 Billion | 0.311x | -4.96% |
| 2012-12-31 | $9.00 Billion | $2.95 Billion | 0.327x | -20.62% |
| 2011-12-31 | $8.47 Billion | $3.49 Billion | 0.412x | +10.49% |
| 2010-12-31 | $8.70 Billion | $3.25 Billion | 0.373x | +60.47% |
| 2009-12-31 | $8.86 Billion | $2.06 Billion | 0.233x | -35.79% |
| 2008-12-31 | $8.05 Billion | $2.91 Billion | 0.362x | +43.99% |
| 2007-12-31 | $8.69 Billion | $2.18 Billion | 0.251x | +10.35% |
| 2006-12-31 | $9.03 Billion | $2.06 Billion | 0.228x | +63.29% |
| 2005-12-31 | $7.95 Billion | $1.11 Billion | 0.140x | -34.27% |
| 2004-12-31 | $6.81 Billion | $1.45 Billion | 0.212x | +70.40% |
| 2003-12-31 | $6.45 Billion | $804.00 Million | 0.125x | -31.00% |
| 2002-12-31 | $6.24 Billion | $1.13 Billion | 0.181x | +33.63% |
| 2001-12-31 | $6.12 Billion | $827.00 Million | 0.135x | +14.52% |
| 2000-12-31 | $6.02 Billion | $710.00 Million | 0.118x | -36.58% |
| 1999-12-31 | $5.76 Billion | $1.07 Billion | 0.186x | +9.41% |
| 1998-12-31 | $5.88 Billion | $1.00 Billion | 0.170x | -37.06% |
| 1997-12-31 | $5.77 Billion | $1.56 Billion | 0.270x | -6.27% |
| 1996-12-31 | $5.00 Billion | $1.44 Billion | 0.288x | -21.96% |
| 1995-12-31 | $4.24 Billion | $1.57 Billion | 0.369x | +3.94% |
| 1994-12-31 | $3.73 Billion | $1.33 Billion | 0.355x | +17.48% |
| 1993-12-31 | $3.18 Billion | $962.00 Million | 0.303x | -4.16% |
| 1992-12-31 | $2.98 Billion | $939.00 Million | 0.316x | +15.97% |
| 1991-12-31 | $3.18 Billion | $866.00 Million | 0.272x | +8.40% |
| 1990-12-31 | $3.54 Billion | $889.00 Million | 0.251x | -12.22% |
| 1989-12-31 | $3.52 Billion | $1.01 Billion | 0.286x | -- |
About CSX Corporation
CSX Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides rail-based freight transportation services in the United States and Canada. It operates through two segments: rail and trucking. The company offers rail services; and transportation of intermodal containers and trailers, as well as other transportation services, such as rail-to-truck transfers and bulk commodity operations. It also transpo… Read more