Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) Quick Ratio (Acid-Test): 0.85
Is Norfolk Southern Corporation’s quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
Norfolk Southern Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.85 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.87, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.66–1.14).
As of Friday, June 12, 2026. 1.80% above its 12-month average of 0.83.
NSC Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
NSC Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
NSC Current vs Average Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Chart
NSC Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Metrics
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST)
0.85
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG TTM
0.83
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 3Y
0.87
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 5Y
0.87
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 10Y
0.85
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 15Y
0.94
QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) AVG 20Y
0.96
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.80%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-2.02%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-2.11%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+0.11%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-9.33%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-11.50%
NSC Competitors' Quick Ratio (Acid-Test)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) | $69.72B | 0.85 | 0.83 | 0.87 | 0.87 |
| Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) | $66.44B | 3.61 | 2.65 | 2.61 | 3.23 |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) | $73.44B | 0.89 | 0.94 | 0.95 | 1.20 |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX) | $64.90B | 1.19 | 1.13 | 1.10 | 1.13 |
| PACCAR Inc (PCAR) | $61.88B | 1.42 | 1.94 | 2.13 | 2.24 |
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) | $79.58B | 0.65 | 1.02 | 1.32 | 1.25 |
| 3M Company (MMM) | $82.36B | 1.33 | 1.21 | 1.05 | 1.12 |
| Fastenal Company (FAST) | $53.26B | 2.41 | 2.34 | 2.19 | 2.10 |
| AMETEK, Inc. (AME) | $51.85B | 0.67 | 0.71 | 0.74 | 0.94 |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) | $87.86B | 0.76 | 0.78 | 0.79 | 0.84 |
Liquidity Comparison
Quick Ratio
0.85
Excludes inventory
Current Ratio
0.85
Includes inventory
Norfolk Southern Corporation Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) Formula & Definition
Quick Ratio = (Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities
The quick ratio is a stricter liquidity measure that excludes inventory, showing the ability to meet short-term obligations with the most liquid assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Norfolk Southern Corporation Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) FAQ
- What is the quick ratio (acid-test) for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
- The quick ratio (acid-test) for NSC stock is 0.85.
- Is Norfolk Southern Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) high or low?
- Norfolk Southern Corporation's quick ratio (acid-test) of 0.85 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.87, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.66–1.14).
- What is the TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
- The TTM average quick ratio (acid-test) for NSC stock is 0.83.
- What is the 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
- The 3Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for NSC stock is 0.87.
- What is the 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
- The 5Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for NSC stock is 0.87.
- What is the 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
- The 10Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for NSC stock is 0.85.
- What is the 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
- The 15Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for NSC stock is 0.94.
- What is the 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
- The 20Y average quick ratio (acid-test) for NSC stock is 0.96.
Norfolk Southern Corporation Quick Ratio (Acid-Test) History
| DATE | QUICK RATIO (ACID-TEST) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.82 |
| 2023-12-31 | 1.14 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.66 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.77 |
| 2020-12-31 | 0.97 |
| 2019-12-31 | 0.80 |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.64 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.76 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.87 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.06 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.43 |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.24 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.97 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.91 |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.11 |
| 2009-12-31 | 1.16 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.86 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.77 |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.07 |
| 2005-12-31 | 1.31 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.85 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.74 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.40 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.40 |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.66 |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.76 |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.96 |
| 1996-12-31 | 1.17 |
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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