Name: Gross Profit Margin

Definition: Gross profit margin shows how much profit the company keeps from each dollar of sales after covering the direct cost of making its products or delivering services. High margins suggest strong pricing power or efficient production. Shrinking margins might mean rising costs or tougher competition eating into profits.

Interpretation:
• In '2021', CSX's gross profit margin was 41.0%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. Industry average for Railroads in '2021' stood at 30.8%.
• In '2022', CSX's gross profit margin was 38.5%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. The decline from '2021' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Railroads in '2022' stood at 14.4%. Industry average declined by 16.4% from previous year.
• In '2023', CSX's gross profit margin was 37.3%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Railroads in '2023' stood at 34.5%. Industry average increased by 20.2% compared to previous year.
• In '2024', CSX's gross profit margin was 36.7%, showing profitability after production and operational costs. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Railroads in '2024' stood at 31.6%. Industry average declined by 3.0% from previous year.
Overall, CSX's gross profit margin has consistently declined during the past 4 years.

Formula: Gross Profit Margin = (Revenue - COGS) / Revenue

Good Range: Often 20%-60% depending on industry.