Name: Net Profit Margin

Definition: Net profit margin shows how much profit remains after paying all costs — including operating expenses, interest, and taxes — for every dollar of sales. A higher margin means the business is efficient and keeps more of its sales as bottom-line profit. Falling margins may signal rising costs or pricing pressure.

Interpretation:
• In '2021', CSX's net profit margin was 30.2%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. Industry average for Railroads in '2021' stood at 17.5%.
• In '2022', CSX's net profit margin was 27.7%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The decline from '2021' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Railroads in '2022' stood at 17.0%. Industry average declined by 0.5% from previous year.
• In '2023', CSX's net profit margin was 25.0%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Railroads in '2023' stood at 15.4%. Industry average declined by 1.6% from previous year.
• In '2024', CSX's net profit margin was 23.9%, measuring the overall profitability of the company. The decline from '2023' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Railroads in '2024' stood at 14.5%. Industry average declined by 0.8% from previous year.
Overall, CSX's net profit margin has consistently declined during the past 4 years.

Formula: Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue

Good Range: Ranges 5%-20% for many industries.