Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Current Ratio: 0.85
Is Norfolk Southern Corporation’s current ratio high or low?
Norfolk Southern Corporation's current ratio of 0.85 is 10% below its 5-year average of 0.95, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.76–1.24).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 2.86% below its 12-month average of 0.88.
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NSC Current Ratio Metrics
CURRENT RATIO
0.85
CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM
0.88
CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y
0.94
CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y
0.95
CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y
0.94
CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y
1.03
CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y
1.05
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-2.86%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-9.33%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-10.21%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-9.22%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-17.53%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-19.19%
NSC Competitors' Current Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | CURRENT RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) | $69.72B | 0.85 | 0.88 | 0.94 | 0.95 |
| Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) | $66.44B | 4.08 | 3.06 | 3.08 | 3.71 |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) | $73.44B | 1.21 | 1.29 | 1.33 | 1.61 |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX) | $64.90B | 1.21 | 1.15 | 1.13 | 1.15 |
| PACCAR Inc (PCAR) | $61.88B | 1.70 | 2.17 | 2.36 | 2.46 |
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) | $79.58B | 0.88 | 1.32 | 1.62 | 1.56 |
| 3M Company (MMM) | $82.36B | 1.71 | 1.56 | 1.43 | 1.55 |
| Fastenal Company (FAST) | $53.26B | 4.85 | 4.76 | 4.51 | 4.39 |
| AMETEK, Inc. (AME) | $51.85B | 1.06 | 1.15 | 1.23 | 1.43 |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) | $87.86B | 0.93 | 0.94 | 0.97 | 1.03 |
Liquidity Analysis
Current Ratio
0.85
Quick Ratio
0.85
Norfolk Southern Corporation Current Ratio Formula & Definition
Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities
The current ratio measures short-term liquidity — a company's ability to cover current liabilities with current assets. Above 1.0 indicates positive working capital.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Norfolk Southern Corporation Current Ratio FAQ
- What is the current ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
- The current ratio for NSC stock is 0.85.
- Is Norfolk Southern Corporation's current ratio high or low?
- Norfolk Southern Corporation's current ratio of 0.85 is 10% below its 5-year average of 0.95, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.76–1.24).
- What is the TTM average current ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
- The TTM average current ratio for NSC stock is 0.88.
- What is the 3Y average current ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
- The 3Y average current ratio for NSC stock is 0.94.
- What is the 5Y average current ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
- The 5Y average current ratio for NSC stock is 0.95.
- What is the 10Y average current ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
- The 10Y average current ratio for NSC stock is 0.94.
- What is the 15Y average current ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
- The 15Y average current ratio for NSC stock is 1.03.
- What is the 20Y average current ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
- The 20Y average current ratio for NSC stock is 1.05.
Norfolk Southern Corporation Current Ratio History
| DATE | CURRENT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.90 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.24 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.76 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.86 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.07 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.90 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.72 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.84 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.98 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.18 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.56 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.33 |
| 2012-12-31 | 1.08 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.03 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.19 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.26 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.95 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.86 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.15 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.38 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.89 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.79 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.70 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.44 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.71 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.82 |
| 1997-12-31 | 1.01 |
| 1996-12-31 | 1.22 |
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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.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Railroads
- CEO
- Mark R. George