NSC Norfolk Southern PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Norfolk Southern stock as of Apr 21, 2025 is 18.91. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $11.58 and the stock price of $218.94 per share. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 32% from the past four quarters average of 27.9.

NSC PE ratio history

How has NSC's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Norfolk Southern for the last ten years is 19.5. The current PE ratio of 18.91 is 3% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, NSC's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2024 quarter at 40.91, when the stock price was $254.87 and the EPS was $6.23. The lowest value was in the Mar 2018 quarter, when it reached 7.06 with a price of $135.78 and an EPS of $19.22.

Today
19
Average
19.5
Median
19.09
Minimum
7.06
Maximum
40.91

Norfolk Southern PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 102.2% in 2018

Maximum annual decrease: -59.56% in 2017

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 20.27 -31.05% $234.7 $11.58
2023 29.4 66.1% $236.38 $8.04
2022 17.7 -27.7% $246.42 $13.92
2021 24.48 -18.81% $297.71 $12.16
2020 30.15 60.29% $237.61 $7.88
2019 18.81 20.5% $194.13 $10.32
2018 15.61 102.2% $149.54 $9.58
2017 7.72 -59.56% $144.9 $18.76
2016 19.09 15.77% $108.07 $5.66
2015 16.49 -3.11% $84.59 $5.13
2014 17.02 11.83% $109.61 $6.44
2013 15.22 33.39% $92.83 $6.1
2012 11.41 -13.56% $61.84 $5.42
2011 13.2 -14.67% $72.86 $5.52
2010 15.47 -17.67% $62.82 $4.06

Norfolk Southern PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 20.27 -12.89% $234.7 $11.58
Sep 2024 23.27 -14.04% $248.5 $10.68
Jun 2024 27.07 -33.83% $214.69 $7.93
Mar 2024 40.91 39.15% $254.87 $6.23
Dec 2023 29.4 36.43% $236.38 $8.04
Sep 2023 21.55 5.84% $196.93 $9.14
Jun 2023 20.36 25.22% $226.76 $11.14
Mar 2023 16.26 -8.14% $212 $13.04
Dec 2022 17.7 15.16% $246.42 $13.92
Sep 2022 15.37 -14.8% $209.65 $13.64
Jun 2022 18.04 -21.39% $227.29 $12.6
Mar 2022 22.95 -6.25% $285.22 $12.43
Dec 2021 24.48 19.41% $297.71 $12.16
Sep 2021 20.5 -16.36% $239.25 $11.67
Jun 2021 24.51 -17.22% $265.41 $10.83

NSC average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of NSC for the past years

Currently, NSC's PE ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
22.75
5-year avg
23.77
10-year avg
19.5
15-year avg
17.79

NSC PE vs peers

What is NSC's PE ratio compared to its peers

NSC's PE ratio is lower than its peer stock UNP, but it is greater than CSX's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
CSX Csx Corp 16.54 $52.19B
NSC Norfolk Southern Corp 19 $49.82B
UNP Union Pacific Corp 19.54 $131.07B

Frequently asked questions

What is Norfolk Southern's PE ratio?

NSC's price to earnings ratio is 18.91 as of Apr 21, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Norfolk Southern (NSC)?

The average PE ratio for NSC stock over the past 3 years is 22.75.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Norfolk Southern (NSC)?

The average PE ratio for NSC stock over the past 5 years is 23.77.

What is the highest PE ratio for NSC?

In the last ten years, the Mar 2024 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 40.91.

How does the current PE ratio for NSC compare to its historical average?

The current price to earnings ratio of NSC is 3% lower than the 10-year historical average.

How is NSC's PE ratio calculated (Norfolk Southern PE ratio formula)?

You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 21, 2025), Norfolk Southern's stock price is $218.94. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $11.58. Therefore, Norfolk Southern's P/E ratio for today is 18.91. PE RATIO(18.91) = STOCK PRICE($218.94) / TTM EPS($11.58)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.