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Norfolk Southern Corporation · Industrials · United States · $78.8B · Avg Vol: $385M/d

56
StockRank
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Q
51
V
28
M
71
P/E (TTM)
28.7x
ROE
17.0%
D/E
1.1x
Dividend %
1.6%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Norfolk Southern Corporation operates a vast freight railroad network primarily serving the eastern United States, transporting a diverse range of commodities including coal, intermodal traffic, and automotive products. Its extensive infrastructure and strategic routes create significant barriers to entry, solidifying its position as one of the seven Class I railroads in North America. The company is a vital component of the nation's supply chain.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue12.7B12.2B12.1B12.2B-1.5%12.5B13.2B13.7B6.2%
EPS14.348.1011.5912.76-3.8%11.7113.2614.576.9%
Shares228.1M225.7M226.3M224.4M-1.6%224.6M
Debt15.6B17.6B17.5B17.3B3.5%17.2B
Equity12.7B12.8B14.3B15.5B6.9%
Op CF4.2B3.2B4.1B4.4B1.1%3.7B
Inv CF-1.6B-2.2B-2.8B-2.6B
Fin CF-3.0B115.0M-1.2B-1.9B
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PRICE (1Y)+11.8%
300313325338351Jun 18Jul 13Jul 31
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$335.48
RSI (14)
56.4
52W High
$358.60
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
51
ROIC
10.7%65.1
ROE
17.0%80.9
GP/Assets
12.5%38.7
Op. Margin
35.3%96.7
FCF/Assets
2.9%47.4
Piotroski
654.5
Int. Cover
5.6x38.9
D/E Ratio
1.06x18.4
Current Ratio
0.83x7.5
Value
28
P/E (TTM)
28.7x34.5
EV/EBITDA
16.1x34.9
P/FCF
60.6x20.5
P/B
4.7x19.1
P/S
6.0x12.5
Div Yield
1.6%38.1
Momentum
71
52W High %
94%88.6
RS 6M
8%78.6
SMA 50/200
1.06x67.9
EPS Rev 4W
+4.6%91.6
EPS Rev 12W
+5.7%86.4
EPS Improve
+22%34.3
Q Growth
-4%33.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$78.8B
P/E (Forward)
23.6x
Gross Margin
45.2%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of NSC are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
NSCNorfolk Southern Corporation(you)$78.8B56HOLD
CP.TOCanadian Pacific Kansas City Limited$85.6B55HOLD
CSXCSX Corporation$98.6B61HOLD
CNICanadian National Railway Company$78.3B68BUY
WABWestinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation$51.1B62HOLD
601816.SSBeijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway Co., Ltd.$32.6B68BUY
0066.HKMTR Corporation Limited$24.5B48HOLD
601766.SSCRRC Corporation Limited$22.1B49HOLD
601006.SSDaqin Railway Co., Ltd.$13.5B56HOLD
UNP.DEUnion Pacific Corporation$155.0B78BUY

Peer medians: ROE 8.4% · P/E 20.0x · Gross margin 25.3%

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC): Stock Score Summary

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 56/100 based on Quality (51/100), Value (28/100), and Momentum (71/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

Norfolk Southern Corporation operates a vast freight railroad network primarily serving the eastern United States, transporting a diverse range of commodities including coal, intermodal traffic, and automotive products. Its extensive infrastructure and strategic routes create significant barriers to entry, solidifying its position as one of the seven Class I railroads in North America. The company is a vital component of the nation's supply chain.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$335.48
Market Cap$78.8B
P/E (TTM)28.75
P/E (Forward)23.60
Price/Book4.65
Return on Equity17.0%
Return on Invested Capital10.7%
Debt/Equity1.06x
Gross Margin45.2%
Operating Margin35.3%
Revenue Growth11.4%
Dividend Yield1.6%
Free Cash Flow$1.3B

Norfolk Southern Corporation operates in the Railroads industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norfolk Southern Corporation’s (NSC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) is 56/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (51), Value (28), and Momentum (71) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Norfolk Southern Corporation have an economic moat?
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) has a Quality factor score of 51/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Norfolk Southern Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 56/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Norfolk Southern Corporation in?
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Railroads industry (United States).