CSX vs RTX
CSX: CSX is a leading Class I freight railroad operator connecting major markets across the Eastern United States. RTX: RTX is a global leader in aerospace and defense, supplying critical technology ranging from commercial aircraft engines to advanced missile defense systems.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | CSX | RTX | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-08-24 close | $51.44 | $209.22 | |
| Market cap as of 2026-08-24 | $95.3B | $282.0B | |
| P/E as of 2026-08-24 | 29.73 | 36.84 | CSX lower |
| PEG as of 2026-08-24 | 2.22 | 3.12 | CSX lower |
| Net margin as of 2026-08-24 | +22.2% | +8.3% | CSX higher |
| Gross margin as of 2026-08-24 | +71.5% | +20.4% | CSX higher |
| Operating margin as of 2026-08-24 | +34.1% | +11.2% | CSX higher |
| ROE as of 2026-08-24 | +24.1% | +11.8% | CSX higher |
| ROA as of 2026-08-24 | +7.3% | +4.5% | CSX higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-08-24 | 1.34 | 0.56 | RTX lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-08-24 | +2.5% | +11.8% | RTX higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | -1.7% | +9.7% | RTX higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-08-24 | +1.3% | +3.0% | RTX higher |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 3 | 5 | RTX higher |
| Beta as of 2026-08-24 | 0.65 | 0.49 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-08-24 close | +48.8% | +33.9% | CSX higher |
Fundamentals: market data, as of 2026-08-24. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-08-24.
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.