Norfolk SouthernNSC.NValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Richly Valued” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, Norfolk Southern (NSC.N) trades at a P/E of 27.90x, P/B of 4.52x, P/S of 5.86x, and a dividend yield of 1.24%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 85th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 71st percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 86th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 83rd percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 86th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 92nd percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 82nd percentile within its industry and the 67th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 1.97%, ranking at the 7th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
The P/E and P/B long-window percentiles differ by only 0.7 points, pointing to a consistent valuation read across both metrics. Relative to the broader market, its P/E shows a deeper discount than it does against industry peers. Breaking down the total shareholder yield: 1.24% comes from cash dividends, with an implied ~0.73% from buybacks — a fairly balanced mix of both channels. Norfolk Southern operates in the Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, And Sanitary Services sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NYSE: NSC · NSC
Want the full picture on whether Norfolk Southern (NSC.N) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 27.90 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 4.52 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 5.86 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 1.24% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 1.97% |