Top line stable.
+0.5% YoY versus −0.3% prior. 3y CAGR −1.5%.
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Industrials · Market Cap: $70.5B
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Fundamentals as of 2026-03-31
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Yes — Norfolk Southern Corporation's 16.9% ROE ranks above the S&P 500 median, and D/E 1.85 stays within healthy bounds.
Financial story
Yes — Norfolk Southern Corporation's 16.9% ROE shows strong capital efficiency, and its 1.85 debt-to-equity stays within healthy bounds.
Bottom line: NSC is flagged as overvalued by the 1 legendary model, but earns a C sector grade (50/100) in Industrials. Use the per-tab analysis to form your own view. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
The Question
How does NSC compare?
0 of 6 legendary investor models rate NSC a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Norfolk Southern Corporation's fair value depends on which model you trust. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
NSC trades at 26.9x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
NSC and CTAS differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full NSC vs CTAS compare matrix.
Buffett evaluates NSC against his respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
NSC's P/E ratio is 26.9x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
See exactly where NSC ranks
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Sign in to see the rankingNSC sits at #84 in Industrials with a C grade (50/100).