Is CSX Corporation (CSX) Halal?

NYSE Industrials United States $73.8B
✓ HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
CSX Corporation (CSX) is Halal under 3 of 5 Shariah screening standards, including AAOIFI Standard 21. With a debt ratio of just 26.0% against the AAOIFI threshold of 30%, CSX Corporation comfortably passes the key financial ratio tests. The company operates in the Industrials sector (Railroads), which is not a prohibited industry under Islamic finance principles.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2025

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI 26.0%
/ 30%
0.9%
/ 30%
1.7%
/ 30%
0.32%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
DJIM 26.0%
/ 33%
0.9%
/ 33%
1.7%
/ 33%
0.32%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
MSCI 44.3%
/ 33%
1.5%
/ 33%
3.0%
/ 33%
0.32%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL
S&P 26.0%
/ 33%
0.9%
/ 33%
1.7%
/ 33%
0.32%
/ 5%
✓ HALAL
FTSE 44.3%
/ 33%
1.5%
/ 33%
3.0%
/ 50%
0.32%
/ 5%
✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

P/E Ratio
25.8
Forward: 19.0
EPS
$1.54
Dividend Yield
141.0%
Payout: 33.8%
P/B Ratio
5.6
EV/EBITDA
14.4
EV: $92.6B
Revenue
$14.1B
Growth: -0.9%
Beta
1.3
High volatility
Current Ratio
0.8

Profitability

Gross Margin 45.6%
Operating Margin 32.7%
Net Margin 20.5%
Return on Equity (ROE) 22.5%
Return on Assets (ROA) 6.9%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$4.6B
Free Cash Flow$1.7B
Total Debt$19.4B
Debt-to-Equity148.2
Current Ratio0.8
Total Assets$43.7B

Price & Trading

Last Close$39.55
50-Day MA$39.78
200-Day MA$36.03
Avg Volume13.4M
Beta1.3
52-Week Range
$26.22
$43.35

About CSX Corporation (CSX)

CEO
Mr. Stephen F. Angel
Employees
23,000
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Railroads
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$73.8B
Currency
USD

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 transports chemicals, agricultural and food products, minerals, automotive, forest products, fertilizers, and metals and equipment; and coal, coke, and iron ore to electricity-generating power plants, steel manufacturers, and industrial plants, as well as exports coal to deep-water port facilities. In addition, the company provides intermodal services through a network of approximately 30 terminals transporting manufactured consumer goods in containers; and drayage services, including the pickup and delivery of intermodal shipments. It serves the automotive industry with distribution centers and storage locations, as well as connects non-rail served customers through transferring products, such as plastics and ethanol from rail to trucks. The company operates approximately 20,000 route mile rail network, which serves various population centers in 26 states east of the Mississippi River, the District of Columbia, and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec, as well as owns 3400 locomotives. It serves production and distribution facilities through track connections. CSX Corporation was incorporated in 1978 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CSX Corporation (CSX) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), CSX Corporation is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is CSX Corporation's debt ratio?

CSX Corporation's debt ratio is 26.0% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 44.3%.

Does CSX Corporation require dividend purification?

Yes, CSX Corporation has an impermissible income ratio of 0.32%, which means 0.32% of any dividends received should be donated to charity as purification. This is because a small portion of the company's revenue comes from non-Shariah-compliant sources.

What are CSX Corporation's key financial metrics?

CSX Corporation has a market capitalization of $73.8B, trailing P/E ratio of 25.8, and revenue of $14.1B. The company maintains a gross margin of 45.6% and a net margin of 20.5%. Return on equity stands at 22.5%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.