Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28)
Class I railroad Norfolk Southern operates in the Eastern United States. On more than 20,000 miles of track, the rail hauls shipments of coal, intermodal traffic, and a diverse mix of automotive, a...
Norfolk Southern Corp. (NSC) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 29.35 (historical range: 14.09–32.84, median: 22.48), placing it at the 94th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 6.43 (range: 3.86–6.50, 98th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 107.33 (range: 16.50–108.35, 98th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28), Norfolk Southern Corp.'s P/E ratio has expanded by 12% over the observed period (from an average of 21.4 to 24.0).
Norfolk Southern Corp. appears overvalued relative to its own historical valuation range, trading at elevated multiples across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 29.35 | 14.09 | 22.48 | 32.84 | 94th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 6.43 | 3.86 | 5.18 | 6.50 | 98th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 107.33 | 16.50 | 32.18 | 108.35 | 98th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 99th | cheap relative to its history |