CSX vs NSC
CSX: CSX is a leading Class I freight railroad operator connecting major markets across the Eastern United States. NSC: Norfolk Southern is a leading Class I freight railroad connecting major eastern U.S. markets to global trade gateways.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | CSX | NSC | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-10-08 close | $47.34 | $316.99 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-06-30 (share count; price 2026-10-08) | $87.7B | $71.2B | |
| P/E as of 2026-10-08 | 27.36 | 27.04 | NSC lower |
| Net margin FY2025, SEC XBRL | +20.5% | +23.6% | NSC higher |
| Operating margin FY2025, SEC XBRL | +32.1% | +35.8% | NSC higher |
| ROE FY2025, SEC XBRL | +22.0% | +18.5% | CSX higher |
| ROA FY2025, SEC XBRL | +6.6% | +6.4% | CSX higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-09-03 | 1.34 | 1.02 | NSC lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-09-03 | +2.5% | +3.0% | NSC higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | -1.7% | -1.5% | NSC higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-09-03 | +1.2% | +1.7% | NSC higher |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 3 | 19 | NSC higher |
| Beta as of 2026-09-03 | 0.64 | 0.65 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-10-08 close | +31.7% | +6.9% | CSX higher |
Fundamentals: SEC XBRL company filings for the figures marked with a fiscal year, and market data, as of 2026-09-03 for the rest. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-10-08.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & market data, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.