Norfolk Southern Corporation(NSC)NASDAQ
Stock Performance & Returns
Peer Comparison
Relative scale, growth, and profitability vs sector peers
| Ticker | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Revenue Growth | Net Margin | EPS | ROE | Debt/Equity | Dividend Yield | 52W High | 52W Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NSC | 73.63 B | 28.46x | 11.40% | 21.02% | $11.52 | 16.99% | 1.06 | 1.55% | $357.19 | $263.58 |
UNP | 171.78 B | 23.92x | 11.50% | 28.85% | $12.09 | 39.70% | 1.51 | 1.85% | $315.99 | $207.45 |
CSX | 90.75 B | 28.99x | 10.10% | 22.21% | $1.69 | 24.36% | 1.38 | 1.09% | $53.60 | $31.48 |
FIP | 398.3 M | -0.65x | 52.70% | -83.35% | $-5.20 | -84.49% | 4.53 | 3.45% | $6.56 | $3.03 |
NHLI | 28.1 K | -0.00x | - | - | $-1.23 | -3.84% | 0.30 | - | - | - |
Peer Valuation & Performance Analysis
Peer group analysis for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) compared to its primary competitors (including UNP, CSX, FIP) reveals distinct metrics. NSC trades at a valuation premium compared to its competitors, with a P/E ratio of 28.5x versus the peer average of 13.1x (representing a 118% premium). This indicates that the market expects superior growth or commands a quality premium for NSC. In terms of growth, NSC's revenue growth of 11.4% lags behind the peer average of 24.8%, indicating potential market share losses or slower industry adoption. Additionally, it boasts superior profitability with a net margin of 21.0% compared to the peer average of -10.8%, demonstrating strong cost controls and pricing power.
Peer Performance Rankings
Ranking comparison across key performance metrics
P/E Ratio (Lower is Better)
Revenue Growth
Net Profit Margin
Financial Rankings Summary
• NSC ranks #2 in P/E ratio, #3 in revenue growth, and #3 in profit margins
• Average ranking: #3 - 📊 Solid financials relative to peer group
• Rankings based on actual financial data from company reports
Historical Trading Data
Price and volume data with customizable timeframes
Showing 15 of 15 trading sessions from the last 15 days
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume | Daily Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | $331.44 | $332.11 | $325.06 | $327.83 | 1,179,700 | -1.09% |
| 2026-09-02 | $333.89 | $333.89 | $327.88 | $330.06 | 1,143,800 | -1.15% |
| 2026-09-01 | $342.25 | $343.54 | $330.32 | $332.96 | 1,565,300 | -2.71% |
| 2026-08-31 | $348.90 | $350.00 | $341.82 | $342.79 | 1,174,700 | -1.75% |
| 2026-08-28 | $349.33 | $349.55 | $346.24 | $348.68 | 980,700 | -0.19% |
| 2026-08-27 | $350.00 | $351.55 | $347.03 | $347.93 | 1,262,400 | -0.59% |
| 2026-08-26 | $350.71 | $355.99 | $350.48 | $352.68 | 605,300 | +0.56% |
| 2026-08-25 | $352.44 | $353.52 | $350.94 | $351.24 | 723,700 | -0.34% |
| 2026-08-24 | $351.83 | $354.24 | $349.49 | $352.98 | 1,292,700 | +0.33% |
| 2026-08-21 | $347.52 | $351.18 | $347.45 | $350.72 | 825,200 | +0.92% |
| 2026-08-20 | $345.12 | $351.78 | $344.03 | $346.62 | 1,605,400 | +0.43% |
| 2026-08-19 | $344.23 | $352.99 | $343.31 | $345.71 | 1,808,300 | +0.43% |
| 2026-08-18 | $344.36 | $345.27 | $338.83 | $338.91 | 1,144,500 | -1.58% |
| 2026-08-17 | $335.00 | $343.43 | $334.88 | $341.12 | 1,394,200 | +1.83% |
| 2026-08-14 | $338.89 | $340.99 | $334.41 | $334.41 | 984,200 | -1.32% |
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