PE Ratio: 27.59

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 27.59 is 24% above its 5-year average of 22.34, around the middle of its 5-year range (14.36–39.75).

As of 2026-09-11T03:34:04.896Z. 14.51% above its 12-month average of 24.09.

PE Ratio (27.59) = Close Price ($323.30) / Diluted TTM EPS ($11.72)

NSC PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 27.6, P/E is above its 20-year median — higher than 92% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?

The P/E ratio for NSC stock is 27.59.

Is Norfolk Southern Corporation's P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 27.59 is 24% above its 5-year average of 22.34, around the middle of its 5-year range (14.36–39.75).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for NSC stock is 24.09.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for NSC stock is 24.88.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for NSC stock is 22.34.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for NSC stock is 21.35.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for NSC stock is 18.50.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for NSC stock is 16.88.

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