NSC:NYE-Norfolk Southern Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Railroads | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 214.83

Change

+1.08 (+0.51)%

Market Cap

USD 30.39B

Volume

1.03M

Analyst Target

USD 209.14
Analyst Rating

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About

Norfolk Southern Corp is engaged in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, & finished goods in the Southeast, East, and Midwest and, via interchange with rail carriers, to and from the rest of the United States.

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ETFs Containing NSC

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DXSN:XETRA Xtrackers ShortDAX Daily .. 4.27 % 0.00 %

+0.07 (+-0.07%)

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XSDX:SW Xtrackers ShortDAX Daily .. 4.27 % 0.00 %

+0.02 (+-0.07%)

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FTXR First Trust Nasdaq Transp.. 3.65 % 0.60 %

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FLV American Century ETF Trus.. 3.63 % 0.00 %

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BLDR:CA 3.60 % 0.00 %

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BDVG Litman Gregory Funds Trus.. 3.07 % 0.00 %

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TPHC:PA Amundi Index Solutions - .. 2.98 % 0.00 %

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TPXE:PA Amundi Index Solutions - .. 2.98 % 0.00 %

-0.05 (-0.07%)

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TPXH:PA Amundi Index Solutions - .. 2.98 % 0.00 %

-1.63 (-0.07%)

USD 0.22B
TTPX:F Amundi Index Solutions - .. 2.98 % 0.00 %

+0.61 (+-0.07%)

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TTPX:XETRA Amundi Index Solutions - .. 2.98 % 0.00 %

-1.47 (-0.07%)

USD 0.40B
TPHC:SW Amundi Index Solutions - .. 2.98 % 0.00 %

-0.06 (-0.07%)

USD 9.44M
TPHG:SW Amundi Index Solutions - .. 2.98 % 0.00 %

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TPHU:SW Amundi Index Solutions - .. 2.98 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.03B
TPXE:SW Amundi Index Solutions - .. 2.98 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.26B
TPXH:SW Amundi Index Solutions - .. 2.98 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.21B
TPXY:SW Amundi Index Solutions - .. 2.98 % 0.00 %

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IMCV iShares Morningstar Mid-C.. 1.05 % 0.00 %

+0.16 (+-0.07%)

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DBIF 0.00 % 0.45 %

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IYT 0.00 % 0.42 %

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JKI 0.00 % 0.30 %

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XLTY 0.00 % 0.00 %

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IQQI:XETRA 0.00 % 0.00 %

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PFLD AAM Low Duration Preferre.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.04 (+-0.07%)

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TADS 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Railroads) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -9.12% 14% F 18% F
Dividend Return 1.14% 71% C- 33% F
Total Return -7.97% 14% F 17% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain -6.99% 14% F 22% F
Dividend Return 2.34% 57% F 35% F
Total Return -4.65% 14% F 21% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 4.34% 29% F 51% F
Dividend Return 11.10% 57% F 43% F
Total Return 15.44% 29% F 47% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 8.26% 29% F 66% D+
Dividend Return 10.27% 29% F 65% D
Total Return 2.02% 57% F 46% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 24.93% 43% F 42% F
Risk Adjusted Return 41.22% 29% F 62% D
Market Capitalization 30.39B 57% F 95% A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Railroads) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 19.40 14% 18%
Price/Book Ratio 4.34 43% 20%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 15.37 71% 24%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 16.48 14% 21%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 11.19% 57% 62%
Return on Invested Capital 8.15% 57% 58%
Return on Assets 5.50% 71% 76%
Debt to Equity Ratio 134.38% 43% 25%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.