Norfolk Southern Corporation
NSC
Rank in Stocks
#335
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC), operating through its various subsidiaries,... Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC), operating through its various subsidiaries, is a prominent rail transport provider in the United States. The company's core business involves the conveyance of raw materials, semi-finished goods, and completed merchandise across the nation. Its extensive freight services cover a broad spectrum of commodities. This includes a variety of agricultural and forestry products like grains (e.g., soybeans, wheat, corn), fertilizers, animal feeds, and diverse foodstuffs such as oils, flour, sweeteners, beverages, and canned goods, alongside lumber and paper products. NSC also handles a wide range of chemicals, from sulfur and petroleum derivatives to chlorine compounds, plastics, industrial chemicals, and sand. Furthermore, the company moves metals and construction supplies, including steel, aluminum, heavy machinery, cement, aggregates, and specialized military equipment. Transportation of both finished motor vehicles and automotive components is a significant segment, as is the consistent shipment of coal. Beyond its principal freight operations, Norfolk Southern facilitates global trade by connecting with various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports for overseas cargo. The corporation also manages an expansive intermodal network and offers commuter passenger rail services. As of the close of 2021, the company's vast railway infrastructure extended over roughly 19,300 route miles, serving 22 states and the District of Columbia. Norfolk Southern Corporation, originally incorporated in 1980, is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Share Price
$323.93
Last synced: 2026-10-19
Market Cap
$72.76B
Change (1 day)
-0.69%
Change (1 year)
11.26%
Country
US
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Category
Industrials
P/E ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
P/E ratio as of October 2026 TTM: 27.62
According to Norfolk Southern Corporation latest financial reports and stock price the company's current price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) is 27.62. At the end of 2024 the company had a P/E ratio of 20.24.
P/E ratio history for Norfolk Southern Corporation from 2000 to 2026
P/E ratio at the end of each year
| Year | P/E Ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 27.62 | 22.28% |
| 2025 | 22.59 | 11.62% |
| 2024 | 20.24 | -31.06% |
| 2023 | 29.36 | 65.91% |
| 2022 | 17.69 | -27.66% |
| 2021 | 24.46 | -18.77% |
| 2020 | 30.11 | 60.35% |
| 2019 | 18.78 | 24.87% |
| 2018 | 15.04 | 94.80% |
| 2017 | 7.72 | -59.46% |
| 2016 | 19.04 | 16.02% |
| 2015 | 16.41 | -3.21% |
| 2014 | 16.96 | 11.86% |
| 2013 | 15.16 | 33.60% |
| 2012 | 11.35 | -13.64% |
| 2011 | 13.14 | -14.63% |
| 2010 | 15.39 | -17.30% |
| 2009 | 18.61 | 82.32% |
| 2008 | 10.21 | -23.95% |
| 2007 | 13.42 | -3.11% |
| 2006 | 13.85 | -2.04% |
| 2005 | 14.14 | -8.56% |
| 2004 | 15.47 | -10.41% |
| 2003 | 17.26 | 1.90% |
| 2002 | 16.94 | -10.35% |
| 2001 | 18.90 | -36.11% |
| 2000 | 29.58 | 0.00% |
P/E ratio for similar companies or competitors
| Company | P/E Ratio | P/E Ratio Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23.16 | -16.17% |
US
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| 27.91 | 1.03% |
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| - | - |
CA
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| - | - |
CA
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| 38.46 | 39.23% |
US
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How to read a P/E ratio?
The Price/Earnings ratio measures the relationship between a company's stock price and its earnings per share.
A low but positive P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating high earnings compared to its current valuation and might be undervalued. A company with a high negative (near 0) P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating heavy losses compared to its current valuation.
Companies with a P/E ratio over 30 or a negative one are generaly seen as "growth stocks" meaning that investors typically expect the company to grow or to become profitable in the future.
Companies with a positive P/E ratio bellow 10 are generally seen as "value stocks" meaning that the company is already very profitable and unlikely to strong growth in the future.