NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:NSC - US6558441084 - Common Stock
289.72 USD
+5.63 (+1.98%)
289.4 USD
-0.32 (-0.11%)
Overall NSC gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated NSC against 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. NSC scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. NSC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NSC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NSC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years NSC has always been profitable.
NSC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
NSC has a better Return On Assets (6.64%) than 73.81% of its industry peers.
NSC has a Return On Equity of 19.54%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NSC outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
NSC has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.30%. This is in the better half of the industry: NSC outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NSC is above the industry average of 6.93%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.64% | ||
| ROE | 19.54% | ||
| ROIC | 8.3% |
ROA(3y)6.26%
ROA(5y)6.38%
ROE(3y)19.41%
ROE(5y)18.77%
ROIC(3y)9.15%
ROIC(5y)8.93%
1.3 Margins
NSC has a better Profit Margin (24.19%) than 88.10% of its industry peers.
NSC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
NSC's Operating Margin of 35.39% is amongst the best of the industry. NSC outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
NSC's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 50.03%, NSC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NSC has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 35.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.19% | ||
| GM | 50.03% |
OM growth 3Y-1.82%
OM growth 5Y1.35%
PM growth 3Y-7.11%
PM growth 5Y-2.12%
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y1.7%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NSC is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, NSC has more shares outstanding
NSC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, NSC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.29 indicates that NSC is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
NSC has a Altman-Z score (2.29) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NSC is 8.14, which is on the high side as it means it would take NSC, 8.14 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.14, NSC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
NSC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.09. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.09, NSC is not doing good in the industry: 69.05% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.14 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.29 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC10.09%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.86 indicates that NSC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NSC (0.86) is worse than 69.05% of its industry peers.
NSC has a Quick Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that NSC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
NSC has a worse Quick ratio (0.78) than 69.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.93% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.93% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, NSC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 0.48% in the last year.
NSC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.42% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.93%
EPS 3Y-0.78%
EPS 5Y2.93%
EPS Q2Q%1.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.48%
Revenue growth 3Y2.85%
Revenue growth 5Y1.42%
Sales Q2Q%1.7%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.96% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.76% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y3.45%
EPS Next 2Y4.99%
EPS Next 3Y6.94%
EPS Next 5Y7.96%
Revenue Next Year0.89%
Revenue Next 2Y1.97%
Revenue Next 3Y2.86%
Revenue Next 5Y3.76%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 23.52, the valuation of NSC can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NSC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
NSC is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.00, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.20, NSC is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NSC is valued a bit cheaper than 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
NSC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.70.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as NSC.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NSC is valued a bit cheaper than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
NSC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.82
PEG (5Y)8.04
EPS Next 2Y4.99%
EPS Next 3Y6.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NSC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.87%.
NSC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.76. NSC pays more dividend than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, NSC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.87% |
5.2 History
The dividend of NSC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.41%!
NSC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
NSC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.41%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years23
5.3 Sustainability
NSC pays out 41.16% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
NSC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP41.16%
EPS Next 2Y4.99%
EPS Next 3Y6.94%
289.72
+5.63 (+1.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners78.29%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change0.51%
Market Cap65.01B
Revenue(TTM)12.23B
Net Income(TTM)2.96B
Analysts71.11
Price Target315.03 (8.74%)
Short Float %3.13%
Short Ratio5.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.87% |
Yearly Dividend5.4
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.41%
DP41.16%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years23
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.55%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.39%
Max EPS beat(2)2.49%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.39%
Max EPS beat(4)2.49%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.52%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.06%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)0.66%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.18%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.43%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.37%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.29%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.53%
PT rev (1m)-0.92%
PT rev (3m)2.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-12.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.2 | ||
| P/S | 5.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.3 | ||
| P/B | 4.29 | ||
| P/tB | 4.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.91 |
EPS(TTM)12.32
EY4.25%
EPS(NY)13.05
Fwd EY4.5%
FCF(TTM)9.35
FCFY3.23%
OCF(TTM)18.94
OCFY6.54%
SpS54.5
BVpS67.48
TBVpS67.48
PEG (NY)6.82
PEG (5Y)8.04
Graham Number136.76
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.64% | ||
| ROE | 19.54% | ||
| ROCE | 10.54% | ||
| ROIC | 8.3% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.6% | ||
| OM | 35.39% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 24.19% | ||
| GM | 50.03% | ||
| FCFM | 17.16% |
ROA(3y)6.26%
ROA(5y)6.38%
ROE(3y)19.41%
ROE(5y)18.77%
ROIC(3y)9.15%
ROIC(5y)8.93%
ROICexc(3y)9.43%
ROICexc(5y)9.19%
ROICexgc(3y)9.43%
ROICexgc(5y)9.19%
ROCE(3y)11.62%
ROCE(5y)11.33%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.05%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.88%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.88%
OM growth 3Y-1.82%
OM growth 5Y1.35%
PM growth 3Y-7.11%
PM growth 5Y-2.12%
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y1.7%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.27
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.09 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.14 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.89 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 155.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 17.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | 70.94% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.29 |
F-Score8
WACC10.09%
ROIC/WACC0.82
Cap/Depr(3y)212.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)178.37%
Cap/Sales(3y)22.6%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.25%
Profit Quality(3y)38.72%
Profit Quality(5y)63.1%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.93%
EPS 3Y-0.78%
EPS 5Y2.93%
EPS Q2Q%1.54%
EPS Next Y3.45%
EPS Next 2Y4.99%
EPS Next 3Y6.94%
EPS Next 5Y7.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.48%
Revenue growth 3Y2.85%
Revenue growth 5Y1.42%
Sales Q2Q%1.7%
Revenue Next Year0.89%
Revenue Next 2Y1.97%
Revenue Next 3Y2.86%
Revenue Next 5Y3.76%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.13%
EBIT growth 3Y0.98%
EBIT growth 5Y2.8%
EBIT Next Year36.78%
EBIT Next 3Y15.16%
EBIT Next 5Y11.09%
FCF growth 1Y83.8%
FCF growth 3Y-78.42%
FCF growth 5Y-56.86%
OCF growth 1Y28.6%
OCF growth 3Y-1.62%
OCF growth 5Y0.81%
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP / NSC FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NSC.
What is the valuation status of NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of NSC stock?
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for NSC stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) is expected to grow by 3.45% in the next year.
Is the dividend of NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 41.16%.