Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Norfolk Southern Corporation stock (NSC) is currently trading at $282.61. Norfolk Southern Corporation PE ratio is 22.23. Norfolk Southern Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 5.23. Analyst consensus price target for NSC is $314.11. WallStSmart rates NSC as Underperform.
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- NSC fair value vs current price
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- Is NSC undervalued or overvalued?
- Norfolk Southern Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- NSC Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- NSC analyst price target and Smart Rating
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NSC Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
NSC trades 266% above its Graham fair value of $86.77, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in market cap, operating margin, profit margin. Concerns around peg ratio and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Key Strengths (5)
Keeps $31 of every $100 in revenue after operating costs
Keeps $24 of every $100 in revenue as net profit
78.25% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Large-cap company with substantial market presence
Solid profitability: $19 profit per $100 equity
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Areas to Watch (5)
Revenue declining -1.70%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -11.40%, profits shrinking
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Premium valuation at 5.2x annual revenue
Premium pricing at 4.1x book value
Supporting Valuation Data
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 53/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 5 register as strengths (avg 9.2/10) while 5 fall into concern territory (avg 2.0/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Operating Margin, Profit Margin, Institutional Own.. Profitability is solid with Return on Equity at 19.30%, Operating Margin at 31.20%, Profit Margin at 23.60%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.85), Price/Sales (5.23), Price/Book (4.06) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -1.70%, EPS Growth at -11.40%, which may limit upside.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 19.30% currently healthy but needing to be sustained. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -1.70% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. Strengths and concerns are roughly balanced. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (Operating Margin, Profit Margin) and negatives (Revenue Growth, EPS Growth). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
NSC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
NSC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 5.23x trades 96% above its historical average of 2.67x (97th percentile), historically expensive. The current valuation is 9% below its historical high of 5.73x set in Mar 2026, and 380% above its historical low of 1.09x in Feb 2009.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) · INDUSTRIALS › RAILROADS
The Big Picture
Norfolk Southern Corporation faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 12.2B with 170% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 23.6%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
ROE of 1930.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Profit margin of 23.6% and operating margin of 31.2% demonstrate strong pricing power and operational efficiency.
Revenue contracted 170% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
Free cash flow is -412M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Sector dynamics: monitor RAILROADS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Norfolk Southern Corporation.
Bottom Line
Norfolk Southern Corporation faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Norfolk Southern Corporation(NSC)
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The Norfolk Southern Railway is a Class I freight railroad in the United States, and is the current name of the former Southern Railway. With headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, the company operates 19,420 route miles (31,250 km) in 22 eastern states, the District of Columbia, and has rights in Canada over the Albany to Montreal route of the Canadian Pacific Railway, and previously on CN from Buffalo to St. Thomas.