Norfolk Southern (NSC) fundamentals: P/E, valuation, undervalued?
Norfolk Southern · Industrials · ref. ETF XLI · price $347.93
In short — Norfolk Southern trades at 30.1× earnings (P/E), 24.3× forward, with a net margin of 21.0 % and revenue growth of +11 %. Read: Somewhat expensive (P/E 24 high vs ~11% growth (PEG 2.1)).
Is Norfolk Southern stock cheap or undervalued? A good time to buy? Here are its fundamentals — P/E, PEG, margin and income statement — to judge its valuation.
📈 1-year price
$347.93+25.2% over range
Aug 28, 25low $272.36 · high $352.98Aug 27, 26
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36% recommend buying · 11 analysts
Valuation : Somewhat expensive — P/E 24 high vs ~11% growth (PEG 2.1)
Valuation
30.1
P/E (price/earnings)
24.3
Forward P/E
—
PEG
4.8
Price/book (P/B)
$78.1B
Market cap
11.55
EPS
Profitability & growth
21.0 %
Net margin
+11 %
Revenue growth
-4 %
Earnings growth
$17.2B
Total debt
Norfolk Southern income statement
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $12.7B | $3.3B | 25.7 % |
| 2023 | $12.2B | $1.8B | 15.0 % |
| 2024 | $12.1B | $2.6B | 21.6 % |
| 2025 | $12.2B | $2.9B | 23.6 % |
⚠️ Indicative financial data (Yahoo Finance), not investment advice. Amounts in $.
Frequently asked questions
What is Norfolk Southern's P/E and is the stock undervalued? What's a good P/E?
Norfolk Southern's P/E is 30.1 (forward 24.3). Below ~15 = fairly cheap, above ~30 = expensive. Our valuation verdict: "Somewhat expensive".
Is Norfolk Southern profitable?
Norfolk Southern has a net margin of 21.0 % (EPS 11.55). The company is profitable.
Is NSC stock expensive?
Our read: "Somewhat expensive" — P/E 24 high vs ~11% growth (PEG 2.1). Cross-check with growth and sector.
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