Norfolk Southern Corporation
NSC Industrials Railroads NYSE
$319.65
$-1.79 (-0.56%)
Open: $323.36 | High: $323.37 | Low: $318.29 | Prev Close: Prev Close: $321.44
Market Cap: $71.78B
Volume: 699K | Avg: 1.4M
Last updated: April 24, 2026 at 08:03 PMInvestment Rating
Strong Sell
Overall Score: 20/100
Rating Breakdown:
Stock Score Analysis
Stock Score: 570
Comprehensive Quality Assessment
Component Breakdown:
Valuation Metrics
| P/E Ratio | 25.05 |
| P/B Ratio | 4.55 |
| P/S Ratio | 5.89 |
| EPS | $12.76 |
| Beta | 1.31 |
| Shares Outstanding | 224.57M |
| 52-Week High | $323.37 |
| 52-Week Low | $218.05 |
| SMA 50 | $300.04 |
| SMA 200 | $289.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.69% |
| Annual Dividend | $5.40 |
| Next Earnings | July 29, 2026 12:00 PM ET |
Financial Ratios
| Gross Margin | 51.1% |
| Operating Margin | 32.4% |
| Net Margin | 21.9% |
| ROE | 17.4% |
| ROA | 5.9% |
| Debt/Equity | 1.08 |
| Current Ratio | 0.91 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
Balance Sheet
| Total Assets | $45.24B |
| Total Liabilities | $29.69B |
| Total Equity | $15.55B |
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| Cash | $1.53B |
| Total Debt | $17.09B |
| Net Debt | $15.56B |
Income Statement
| Revenue | $12.18B |
| Gross Profit | $5.17B |
| Operating Income | $4.01B |
| Net Income | $2.87B |
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| EBITDA | $5.85B |
| Revenue/Share | $54.22 |
Cash Flow
| Operating CF | $4.36B |
| CapEx | $2.20B |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.16B |
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| Book Value/Share | $70.32 |
| Tangible Book/Share | $70.32 |
| Equity/Share | $70.32 |
Technical Indicators
| RSI (14) | 88.62 Overbought |
| MACD |
4.44
Signal: 1.71
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| Volatility | 21.33% |
| Trading Signal | Overbought |
Performance & Returns
| 1 Year | +22.92% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 1.24 Good |
| Volatility (Ann.) | 18.1% Low Risk |
| NSC (1Y) | +22.92% |
| S&P 500 (1Y) | +14.41% |
| Alpha (Excess Return) | +8.52% |
Sector Comparison (Industrials)
| Metric | NSC | Sector Avg | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 25.05 | 38.58 | 34% |
| P/B Ratio | 4.55 | 133.36 | 34% |
| ROE (%) | 17.43% | 20.17% | 40% |
| Net Margin (%) | 21.91% | 11.61% | 96% |
| Stock Score | 570 | 544.0 | 63% |
| 1Y Return (%) | +22.92 % | +13.29 % | 68% |
📊 Historical Price Analysis (Last 200 Days)
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Technical Analysis
| Ticker | Close | SMA 5 | SMA 8 | SMA 13 | SMA 50 | SMA 200 | RSI (14) | MACD | Volatility (%) | Volume | Signal | SMA Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSC | $319.65 | $308.08 | $305.23 | $301.50 | $300.14 | $289.64 | 88.62 | 4.44 | 21.33% | 113543 | Strong Long | Bullish Stack |
Candlestick Patterns
There wasn't any recognizable pattern for the NSC stock
News Sentiment
| Ticker | Headline | Sentiment | Source | URL |
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| NSC | Norfolk Southern Corp (NSC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges with Strategic Efficiency | Neutral | gurufocus.com | Read More |
| NSC | Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript | Neutral | seekingalpha.com | Read More |
| NSC | Norfolk Southern Q1 Earnings & Revenues Top Estimates, Expenses Up Y/Y | Neutral | zacks.com | Read More |
| NSC | Norfolk Southern: Watch It, But Union Pacific Is The Better Trade In The Deal Now (Earnings Review) | Neutral | seekingalpha.com | Read More |
| NSC | Norfolk Southern (NSC) Q1 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates | Neutral | zacks.com | Read More |
Recent Insider Trading
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Company Information
Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods in the United States. The company transports agriculture, forest, and consumer products comprising soybeans, wheat, corn, fertilizers, livestock and poultry feed, food products, food oils, flour, sweeteners, ethanol, lumber and wood products, pulp board and paper products, wood fibers, wood pulp, scrap paper, beverages, canned goods, and consumer products; chemicals consist of sulfur and related chemicals, petroleum products, chlorine and bleaching compounds, plastics, rubber, industrial chemicals, chemical wastes, and sand; metals and construction materials, such as steel, aluminum products, machinery, scrap metals, cement, aggregates, minerals, clay, transportation equipment, and military-related products; and automotive, including finished motor vehicles and automotive parts, as well as coal. It also transports overseas freight through various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports; and provides commuter rail passenger transportation services and operates an intermodal network. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated approximately 19,300 route miles in 22 states and the District of Columbia. Norfolk Southern Corporation was incorporated in 1980 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
| CEO | Mark R. George |
| Employees | 19600 |
| Country | US |
| IPO Date | 1982-06-02 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Website | https://www.norfolksouthern.com |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Railroads |
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Rating Metrics Explained
DCF Score (Discounted Cash Flow)
Measures the intrinsic value of the stock based on projected future cash flows. A higher score indicates the stock is undervalued relative to its DCF valuation.
ROE Score (Return on Equity)
Evaluates how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better profitability and management effectiveness.
ROA Score (Return on Assets)
Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profit. A higher ROA means better asset utilization and operational efficiency.
D/E Score (Debt-to-Equity)
Assesses the company's financial leverage and risk. Lower debt-to-equity ratios indicate less financial risk and better balance sheet health.
P/E Score (Price-to-Earnings)
Compares stock price to earnings per share. A lower P/E ratio may indicate the stock is undervalued, while a higher ratio could suggest overvaluation or growth expectations.
P/B Score (Price-to-Book)
Compares market price to book value per share. Lower P/B ratios may indicate undervaluation relative to the company's net asset value.
Rating Recommendations:
Each metric is scored on a scale of 1-5, where the scores are determined by comparing the company's performance against industry benchmarks and historical data:
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Strong Buy (5/5): Excellent score - strong positive indicator
- The metric significantly outperforms industry averages (top 20% of companies)
- Indicates exceptional financial health or attractive valuation in that category
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Buy (4/5): Good score - positive indicator
- Above-average performance (top 40% of companies)
- Shows strong fundamentals with room for improvement
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Neutral (3/5): Average score - neutral indicator
- Performance in line with industry median (middle 20%)
- Neither significantly positive nor negative signal
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Sell (2/5): Below average - negative indicator
- Below-average performance (bottom 40% of companies)
- Suggests weakness in this particular metric
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Strong Sell (1/5): Poor score - strong negative indicator
- Significantly underperforms industry (bottom 20%)
- Indicates potential risk or overvaluation in that category