The current PE ratio for Norfolk Southern stock as of Oct 2, 2023 is 17.19. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $11.14 and the stock price of $191.5 per share. The current price-to-earnings ratio is nearly the same as the last four quarters average.
The average historical PE ratio of Norfolk Southern for the last ten years is 17.88. The current PE ratio of 17.19 is 3.9% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, NSC's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2020 quarter at 30.15, when the stock price was $237.61 and the EPS was $7.88. 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.
Maximum annual increase: 102.2% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -59.56% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 17.7 | -27.7% |
| 2021 | 24.48 | -18.81% |
| 2020 | 30.15 | 60.29% |
| 2019 | 18.81 | 20.5% |
| 2018 | 15.61 | 102.2% |
| 2017 | 7.72 | -59.56% |
| 2016 | 19.09 | 15.77% |
| 2015 | 16.49 | -3.11% |
| 2014 | 17.02 | 11.83% |
| 2013 | 15.22 | 33.39% |
Currently, NSC's PE ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
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 | 15.53 | $61.68B |
| NSC Norfolk Southern Corp | 17.31 | $43.78B |
| UNP Union Pacific Corp | 18.58 | $124.34B |
NSC's price to earnings ratio is 17.19 as of Oct 2, 2023.
The average PE ratio for NSC stock over the past 3 years is 21.81.
The average PE ratio for NSC stock over the past 5 years is 20.75.
In the last ten years, the Dec 2020 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 30.15.
The current price to earnings ratio of NSC is 3.9% lower than the 10-year historical average.
You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Oct 2, 2023), Norfolk Southern's stock price is $191.5. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2023 is $11.14. Therefore, Norfolk Southern's P/E ratio for today is 17.19. PE RATIO(17.19) = STOCK PRICE($191.5) / TTM EPS($11.14)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.