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Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) EV/EBITDA Ratio: 15.52x

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

Norfolk Southern Corporation's EV/EBITDA ratio of 15.52x is 14% above its 5-year average of 13.63x, around the middle of its 5-year range (10.12x–18.74x).

As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 15.84% above its 12-month average of 13.40x.

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NSC EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

NSC EV/EBITDA Ratio
15.52x+36.74% 1Y
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NSC Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

NSC Current vs Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

NSC EV/EBITDA Ratio Metrics

EV/EBITDA RATIO

15.52x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG TTM

13.40x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 3Y

14.05x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 5Y

13.63x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 10Y

12.76x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 15Y

11.41x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 20Y

10.83x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+15.84%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+10.45%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+13.90%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+21.61%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+36.04%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+43.25%

NSC Competitors' EV/EBITDA Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPEV/EBITDA RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)$69.72B15.52x13.40x14.05x13.63x
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB)$66.44BN/AN/AN/AN/A
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)$73.44B17.60x17.67x17.48x17.97x
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)$64.90B37.10x29.80x22.61x19.16x
PACCAR Inc (PCAR)$61.88B19.70x13.72x10.81x10.92x
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)$79.58B17.81x18.55x16.96x16.42x
3M Company (MMM)$82.36B18.51x14.92x15.02x12.08x
Fastenal Company (FAST)$53.26B29.67x29.06x25.35x23.75x
AMETEK, Inc. (AME)$51.85B23.79x22.99x21.12x20.82x
Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)$87.86B28.60x25.97x22.36x19.90x

EV/EBITDA vs. its own history

At 15.5, EV/EBITDA is richer than usual, sitting higher than 92% of its 20-year history.

20-year low

4.0

median

10.6

20-year high

19.4

cheaperricher

Norfolk Southern Corporation EV/EBITDA Ratio Formula & Definition

EV/EBITDA = Enterprise Value / EBITDA (TTM)

Enterprise value to EBITDA is a capital-structure-neutral valuation multiple, useful for comparing companies with different debt levels and tax rates.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Norfolk Southern Corporation EV/EBITDA Ratio FAQ

What is the EV/EBITDA ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The EV/EBITDA ratio for NSC stock is 15.52x.
Is Norfolk Southern Corporation's EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?
Norfolk Southern Corporation's EV/EBITDA ratio of 15.52x is 14% above its 5-year average of 13.63x, around the middle of its 5-year range (10.12x–18.74x).
What is the TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for NSC stock is 13.40x.
What is the 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for NSC stock is 14.05x.
What is the 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for NSC stock is 13.63x.
What is the 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for NSC stock is 12.76x.
What is the 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for NSC stock is 11.41x.
What is the 20Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The 20Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for NSC stock is 10.83x.

Norfolk Southern Corporation EV/EBITDA Ratio History

DATEEV/EBITDA RATIO
2026-06-1115.52x
2026-06-1015.45x
2026-06-0915.59x
2026-06-0815.49x
2026-06-0515.63x
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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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