Norfolk Southern Corporation NSC
Composite 49/100; the shares have moved about 24% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Valuation ranks 32/100 — a moderate mark against it.
Quality ranks 60/100 — a slight point in its favour. Income ranks 59/100 — a slight point in its favour. Momentum ranks 56/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Valuation ranks 32/100 — a moderate mark against it. Balance-sheet strength ranks 44/100 — a slight mark against it. Growth ranks 50/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) operates a rail network transporting raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods across the U.S., including agriculture, chemicals, metals, automotive, and coal. It also handles intermodal freight and overseas imports via Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports.
Key financials NSC reports ROE 17.0%, ROA 5.9%, and ROCE 9.6%. Margins stand at gross 45.2%, operating 35.3%, and net 21.0%. Revenue growth is 0.5% while EPS growth is 10.3%. Debt/Equity is 1.06 with interest coverage at 5.11 and current ratio 0.83.
Stock health The stock shows 3m momentum 8.61%, 6m 4.71%, and 12m 20.71%, with RSI(14) at 39.70. Sideravia scores Quality 63.5, Growth 51.0, Strength 47.9, Valuation 24.6, Momentum 55.5, and Income 53.9.
Price vs fair value NSC trades at a discount of 10.70% versus the analyst mean target of 365.28. - STB extended the UP-NS merger review deadline (2026-09-01) - UP-NS merger closing expected by late 2027 as STB review advances (2026-09-01) - Rail freight forecasts suggest potential Q4 coal volume uptick (2026-08-31) - Industrial stocks face weakening momentum (2026-08-31)
Looking forward Forward P/E is 27.55 and EV/EBITDA 16.85. Dividend yield is 1.6% with a payout ratio of 42.5%. Analysts cite merger-related uncertainty and coal volume expectations as key swing factors.
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