Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Stock Score, Valuation & Financial Research
Norfolk Southern Corporation is in the Industrials sector and Railroads industry. It is reviewed using Wall Street Score's company-strength, valuation, growth and financial-health framework. The current Wall Street Score is 35/100.
Quick answer for NSC
Norfolk Southern Corporation currently has a Wall Street Score of 35/100. The stored market price is $320.05. Its financial score is 34/100. Its valuation score is 16/100. These figures are a research snapshot, not a buy or sell recommendation.
What Norfolk Southern Corporation does
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC), operating through its various subsidiaries, is a prominent rail transport provider in the United States. The company's core business involves the conveyance of raw materials, semi-finished goods, and completed merchandise across the nation. Its extensive freight services cover a broad spectrum of commodities. This includes a variety of agricultural and forestry products like grains (e.g., soybeans, wheat, corn), fertilizers, animal feeds, and diverse foodstuffs such as oils, flour, sweeteners, beverages, and canned goods, alongside lumber and paper products. NSC also handles a wide range of chemicals, from sulfur and petroleum derivatives to chlorine compounds, plastics, industrial chemicals, and sand. Furthermore, the company moves metals and construction supplies, including steel, aluminum, heavy machinery, cement, aggregates, and specialized militar
NSC financial snapshot
- Wall Street Score:
- 35/100
- Current price:
- $320.05
- Market capitalization:
- $71.89B
- Revenue:
- $12.54B
- Net income:
- $2.64B
- Free cash flow:
- $2.16B
- Cash:
- $1.07B
- Total debt:
- $16.62B
- EPS:
- 12.75
- P/E ratio:
- 25.1x
- Financial score:
- 34/100
- Valuation score:
- 16/100
- Revenue score:
- 16/100
What stands out
- Reported year-over-year revenue growth is +0.0%.
- Free cash flow is $2.16B, showing positive cash generation.
- The balance sheet shows $1.07B of cash versus $16.62B of total debt, so leverage deserves attention.
What the numbers mean
Its current valuation score is 16/100, which Wall Street Score classifies as weak within the model's valuation framework.
The financial score is 34/100. This is a starting point for reviewing liquidity, leverage and cash-flow strength rather than a stand-alone recommendation.
A strong company and an attractive stock price are not always the same thing. Revenue, earnings, free cash flow, debt, management quality, competitive advantage and valuation should be considered together. Wall Street Score organizes these inputs into a consistent research framework so investors can identify what deserves deeper review.
Data freshness: Financial data last refreshed 2026-07-24.
How to research NSC
Start by understanding how the company makes money. Then compare revenue and earnings trends, cash generation, debt, liquidity and valuation. Review the company's latest filings and earnings reports before acting on any score or model estimate.
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