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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) EV/FCF Ratio: 22.61x

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Is Norfolk Southern Corporation’s EV/FCF ratio high or low?

Norfolk Southern Corporation's EV/FCF ratio of 22.61x is 85% below its 5-year average of 150.09x, near the low end of its 5-year range (17.91x–2656.04x).

As of Sunday, June 14, 2026. 30.86% below its 12-month average of 32.70x.

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NSC EV/FCF Ratio Chart

NSC EV/FCF Ratio
22.61x-41.62% 1Y
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NSC Average EV/FCF Ratio Chart

NSC Current vs Average EV/FCF Ratio Chart

NSC EV/FCF Ratio Metrics

EV/FCF RATIO

22.61x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG TTM

32.70x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 3Y

260.01x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 5Y

150.09x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 10Y

88.95x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 15Y

74.72x

EV/FCF RATIO AVG 20Y

62.37x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-30.86%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

-91.30%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-84.94%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-74.58%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-69.74%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-63.75%

NSC Competitors' EV/FCF Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPEV/FCF RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)$70.50B22.61x32.70x260.01x150.09x
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)$74.06B30.21x30.17x29.75x31.94x
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)$66.10B47.37x45.91x28.55x25.98x
PACCAR Inc (PCAR)$62.38B21.96x21.56x21.61x37.42x
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)$80.13B29.57x33.12x70.52x51.83x
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)$59.27BN/AN/AN/AN/A
3M Company (MMM)$82.57B45.23x58.65x46.55x33.05x
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX)$57.34B26.54x30.71x31.27x28.80x
Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)$54.57B16.14x19.01x35.13x187.62x
Fastenal Company (FAST)$53.46B46.18x53.15x42.41x43.49x

Cash Flow Valuation Comparison

EV/FCF

22.6x

P/FCF

18.5x

FCF Yield

5.41%

Formula: EV/FCF = Enterprise Value / Free Cash Flow

EV/FCF vs P/FCF:

  • EV/FCF accounts for debt and cash through enterprise value
  • P/FCF only considers equity value
  • EV/FCF can be compared across companies with different debt levels
  • Both measure how the market values cash generation

Norfolk Southern Corporation EV/FCF Ratio Formula & Definition

EV/FCF = Enterprise Value / Free Cash Flow (TTM)

Enterprise value to free cash flow compares total company value to the cash the business generates after capital expenditures.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Norfolk Southern Corporation EV/FCF Ratio FAQ

What is the EV/FCF ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The EV/FCF ratio for NSC stock is 22.61x.
Is Norfolk Southern Corporation's EV/FCF ratio high or low?
Norfolk Southern Corporation's EV/FCF ratio of 22.61x is 85% below its 5-year average of 150.09x, near the low end of its 5-year range (17.91x–2656.04x).
What is the TTM average EV/FCF ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The TTM average EV/FCF ratio for NSC stock is 32.70x.
What is the 3Y average EV/FCF ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The 3Y average EV/FCF ratio for NSC stock is 260.01x.
What is the 5Y average EV/FCF ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The 5Y average EV/FCF ratio for NSC stock is 150.09x.
What is the 10Y average EV/FCF ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The 10Y average EV/FCF ratio for NSC stock is 88.95x.
What is the 15Y average EV/FCF ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The 15Y average EV/FCF ratio for NSC stock is 74.72x.
What is the 20Y average EV/FCF ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The 20Y average EV/FCF ratio for NSC stock is 62.37x.

Norfolk Southern Corporation EV/FCF Ratio History

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2026-06-1222.61x
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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
www.norfolksouthern.com
Industrials / Railroads
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Railroads
CEO
Mark R. George
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