NSC Norfolk Southern PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Norfolk Southern stock as of Apr 17, 2025 is 18.98. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $11.58 and the stock price of $219.84 per share. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 32% from the past four quarters average of 27.9.
NSC PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Norfolk Southern for the last ten years is 19.5. The current PE ratio of 18.98 is 2.7% 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.
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
Currently, NSC's PE ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
NSC PE vs 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 | 16.48 | $52B |
| NSC Norfolk Southern Corp | 18.98 | $49.78B |
| UNP Union Pacific Corp | 19.84 | $133.1B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Norfolk Southern's PE ratio?
NSC's price to earnings ratio is 18.98 as of Apr 17, 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 2.7% 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 17, 2025), Norfolk Southern's stock price is $219.84. 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 18.98. PE RATIO(18.98) = STOCK PRICE($219.84) / TTM EPS($11.58)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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