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Norfolk Southern Corporation

Norfolk Southern Corporation

NSC
Norfolk Southern CorporationUS flagNew York Stock Exchange
303.39
USD
-0.78
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68.14BMarket Cap

Total Valuation

Norfolk Southern Corporation carries a market capitalization of 68.14B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 80.19B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap68.14B
Enterprise Value80.19B

Share Statistics

Norfolk Southern Corporation currently has 224.59M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding224.59M
Owned by Insiders (%)N/A
Owned by Institutions (%)N/A

Valuation Ratios

Norfolk Southern Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 24.15. The price-to-sales ratio is 5.29, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 4.70.

PE Ratio24.15
PS Ratio5.29
PB Ratio4.70
P/TBV Ratio4.08
P/FCF Ratio10.96
P/OCF Ratio17.16

Enterprise Valuation

On an enterprise value basis, Norfolk Southern Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 13.43 and an EV/FCF ratio of 12.31. The EV/Sales ratio of 6.58 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 17.55 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.

EV / Sales6.58
EV / EBITDA13.43
EV / EBIT17.55
EV / FCF12.31

Financial Position

Norfolk Southern Corporation maintains a current ratio of 0.91, meaning it holds 0.9x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 108.21, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 7.56 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio0.91
Quick Ratio0.74
Debt / Equity108.21
Debt / EBITDA2.86
Interest Coverage7.56

Financial Efficiency

Norfolk Southern Corporation posts a return on equity of 20.35 and a return on invested capital of 10.96.

Return on Equity (ROE)20.35
Return on Assets (ROA)6.01
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)10.96
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)10.87
Revenue Per EmployeeN/A
Employee CountN/A
Inventory Turnover26.63

Taxes

Over the trailing twelve months, Norfolk Southern Corporation has paid 732.00M in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 21.52.

Income Tax732.00M
Effective Tax Rate21.52

Stock Price Statistics

Norfolk Southern Corporation's stock has gained approximately 18.24382% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 310.24, while the 200-day moving average is 296.44.

Beta (5Y)N/A
52-Week Price Change18.24382%
50-Day Moving Average310.24
200-Day Moving Average296.44
Average Volume (20 Days)N/A

Income Statement

Over the trailing twelve months, Norfolk Southern Corporation generated 12.19B in revenue and converted that into 2.67B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 11.87. EBITDA reached 5.97B, while operating income came in at 4.57B.

Revenue12.19B
Gross Profit4.40B
Operating Income4.57B
Pretax Income3.40B
Net Income2.67B
EBITDA5.97B
EBIT4.57B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)11.87

Balance Sheet

Norfolk Southern Corporation holds 1.34B in cash and equivalents against 17.10B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 15.76B. Total book value stands at 13.70B, with working capital of -311.00M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents1.34B
Total Debt17.10B
Net Debt15.76B
Equity (Book Value)13.70B
Book Value Per Share61.04
Working Capital-311.00M

Cash Flow

Norfolk Southern Corporation produced 3.76B in operating cash flow over the past twelve months. After subtracting -2.14B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 1.62B - equivalent to 7.21 per share.

Operating Cash Flow3.76B
Capital Expenditures-2.14B
Free Cash Flow1.62B
FCF Per Share7.21

Margins

Norfolk Southern Corporation operates with a gross margin of 36.07, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 37.51 and net profit margin of 21.91 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin36.07
Operating Margin37.51
Pretax Margin27.92
Profit Margin21.91
EBITDA Margin48.99

Dividends & Yields

The company's payout ratio of 45.35 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.

Dividend Per Share5.40
Dividend YieldN/A
Payout Ratio45.35
Shareholder Yield2.59
FCF Yield9.13

Stock Splits

Norfolk Southern Corporation's most recent stock split took place on October 10, 1997 with a 1:3 split ratio.

Last Split Date10/10/1997
Split Ratio1:3

Scores

Norfolk Southern Corporation posts an Altman Z-Score of 2.33, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score2.33