CSX [CSX] vs Union Pacific [UNP] Detailed Stock Comparison
CSX
NASDAQ
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Union Pacific
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: CSX wins in 8 metrics, Union Pacific wins in 12 metrics, with 0 ties. Union Pacific appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | CSX | Union Pacific | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.74 | 19.34 | Union Pacific |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 5.34 | 8.12 | CSX |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 159.51 | 208.86 | CSX |
| PEG Ratio | 17.45 | 18.38 | CSX |
| EV/EBITDA | 12.87 | 13.34 | CSX |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 21.92% | 28.43% | Union Pacific |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 36.09% | 41.26% | Union Pacific |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 36.09% | 41.26% | Union Pacific |
| Return on Equity | 24.82% | 42.36% | Union Pacific |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 7.25% | 9.11% | Union Pacific |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $2.72B | $5.89B | Union Pacific |
| Dividend Yield | 1.83% | 1.81% | CSX |
| 1-Year Return | 4.21% | -6.43% | CSX |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 4.67 | 5.41 | CSX |
| Enterprise Value | $85.41B | $164.92B | Union Pacific |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 6.03 | 6.76 | CSX |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 35.90% | 46.21% | Union Pacific |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $7 | $41 | Union Pacific |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $1.63 | $11.51 | Union Pacific |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 1.25 | 1.05 | Union Pacific |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
CSX vs Union Pacific Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSX | 0.51% | 1.20% | 6.11% | 22.34% | 7.10% | 10.17% |
| Union Pacific | -0.19% | 1.29% | -6.05% | 2.49% | -9.04% | -3.00% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSX | 4.21% | 3.14% | 43.15% | 258.97% | 532.68% | 1,328.63% |
| Union Pacific | -6.43% | -7.38% | 15.80% | 139.64% | 505.23% | 1,184.62% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: CSX vs Union Pacific
| Metric | CSX | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $66.05B | $132.02B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 18,518,020 | 5,757,946 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 18,119,080 | 4,464,682 |
| Last Close | $35.43 | $222.24 |
| 52 Week Range | $26.22 - $37.10 | $204.66 - $258.07 |
| % from 52W High | -4.50% | -13.88% |
| All-Time High | $40.12 (Feb 19, 2024) | $278.94 (Mar 28, 2022) |
| % from All-Time High | -11.69% | -20.33% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.03% | 0.02% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.14% | 0.12% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.22% | 0.28% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.36% | 0.41% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.25% | 0.42% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 159.51 | 208.86 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $6.64 | $27.42 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.21 | $1.82 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $4.96B | $9.86B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.55B | $4.99B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.83% | 1.81% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.63 | $4.02 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: CSX vs Union Pacific
| Metric | CSX | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 21.74 | 19.34 |
| Forward P/E | 17.45 | 18.38 |
| PEG Ratio | 17.45 | 18.38 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 4.67 | 5.41 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 5.34 | 8.12 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $66.05B | $132.02B |
| Enterprise Value | $85.41B | $164.92B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 6.03 | 6.76 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 12.87 | 13.34 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 1.25 | 1.05 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $6.64 | $27.42 |
Financial Statements Comparison: CSX vs Union Pacific
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CSX | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $3.42B | $6.03B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $2.38B | $3.30B |
| Gross Profit | $1.04B | $2.73B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $1.04B | $2.38B |
| EBITDA | $1.49B | $3.06B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $858.00M | $2.13B |
| Income Tax | $212.00M | $501.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $646.00M | $1.63B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CSX | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $1.14B | $1.41B |
| Total Current Assets | $3.02B | $4.54B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $3.42B | $6.22B |
| Long-Term Debt | $19.01B | $31.37B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $12.18B | $16.04B |
| Retained Earnings | $9.66B | $66.45B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $53.16B | $2.39B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | CSX | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1.17B | $2.21B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-750.00M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $-141.00M | $1.30B |
| Debt Repayment | $-1.00M | $-370.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-421.00M | $-1.72B |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | CSX | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 23.54M | 5.88M |
| Short Ratio | 1.69 | 2.06 |
| Short % of Float | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 18,518,020 | 5,757,946 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 18,119,080 | 4,464,682 |
| Shares Outstanding | 1.90B | 604.24M |
| Float Shares | 1.86B | 591.22M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.80% | 0.84% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: CSX vs Union Pacific
| Metric | CSX | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $0.63 | $4.02 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.83% | 1.81% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $0.50 | $4.37 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.35% | 0.58% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $1.51 | $13.12 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 29, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |