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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Debt to Assets Ratio: 0.38%

The debt to assets ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) is 0.38% as of Friday, June 12, 2026.

NSC Debt to Assets Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO

0.38%

NSC Competitors' Debt to Assets Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPDEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)$69.72B0.38%
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)$72.22B0.56%
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)$66.44B0.11%
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)$64.90B0.12%
PACCAR Inc (PCAR)$61.88B0.00%
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)$79.58B0.33%
3M Company (MMM)$82.36B0.34%
Fastenal Company (FAST)$53.26B0.09%
AMETEK, Inc. (AME)$51.85B0.14%
Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)$87.86B0.29%

Leverage Ratios Comparison

Debt/Assets

0.4%

Debt/Equity

1.10

Current Ratio

0.85

Interest Coverage

5.1x

Formula: Debt/Assets = Total Debt / Total Assets × 100

Debt/Assets vs Debt/Equity:

  • Debt/Assets: Shows % of assets funded by creditors (bounded 0-100%)
  • Debt/Equity: Shows debt relative to shareholder investment (can exceed 100%)
  • Both measure leverage but from different perspectives

Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.

Norfolk Southern Corporation Debt to Assets Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt/Assets ratio shows what percentage of a company's assets are financed by debt. Compare the current value with the historical chart and peer group to understand leverage over time.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Norfolk Southern Corporation Debt to Assets Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to assets ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The debt to assets ratio for NSC stock is 0.38%.

About Norfolk Southern Corporation

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 military equipment. Transportation of both finished motor vehicles and automotive components is a significant segment, as is the consistent shipment of coal. Beyond its principal freight operations, Norfolk Southern facilitates global trade by connecting with various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports for overseas cargo. The corporation also manages an expansive intermodal network and offers commuter passenger rail services. As of the close of 2021, the company's vast railway infrastructure extended over roughly 19,300 route miles, serving 22 states and the District of Columbia. Norfolk Southern Corporation, originally incorporated in 1980, is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Atlanta, GA
19,600 employees
Industrials / Railroads
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Railroads
CEO
Mark R. George