CSX Corporation (CSX) - 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 March 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 ($1.27 Billion) by net assets ($13.58 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See CSX Corporation (CSX) liquidity interval to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
CSX Corporation - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how CSX Corporation's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data.
CSX Corporation Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of CSX Corporation ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
MercadoLibre Inc.
NASDAQ:MELI
|
0.285x |
|
Medtronic PLC
XETRA:2M6
|
0.052x |
|
AXA SA
PA:CS
|
0.131x |
|
American Tower Corp
NYSE:AMT
|
0.135x |
|
Ping An Insurance Group Co of China Ltd
SHG:601318
|
0.001x |
|
ASE Industrial Holding Co Ltd
TW:3711
|
0.095x |
|
National Australia Bank Ltd
AU:NAB
|
0.165x |
|
Snowflake Inc.
NYSE:SNOW
|
0.125x |
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. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see market cap of CSX Corporation.
| 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