Norfolk Southern Corporation(NSC) 종목 분석 — 적정가치·리스크·해자 평가

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) stock price is $298.33 as of the latest market close, traded on the NYSE exchange.

Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods in the United States. It transports agriculture, forest, and consumer products comprising soybeans, wheat, corn, fertilizers, livestock and poultry feed, food products, food oils, flour, sweeteners, ethanol, lumber and wood products, pulp board and paper products, wood fibers, wood pulp, beverages, and canned goods; chemicals, including sulfur and related chemicals, petroleum products comprising crude oil, chlorine and bleaching compounds, plastics, rubber, industrial chemicals, chemical wastes, sand, and natural gas liquids; metals and construction materials, such as steel, aluminum products, machinery, scrap metals, cement, aggregates, minerals, clay, transportation equipment, and military-related products; and automotive, including finished motor vehicles and automotive parts, as well as coal. It also transports overseas freight through various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports; and operates an intermodal network.

Norfolk Southern Corporation has a market capitalization of $67.00B, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Industrials sector.

Norfolk Southern Corporation operates in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Railroads industry. It trades on the NYSE under the ticker symbol NSC.

Based on our valuation model, Norfolk Southern Corporation trades 20.5% above our fair value estimate — potentially overvalued.

• FairValueLabs Fair Value: $247.56
• Current Price: $298.33
• Valuation Zone: Overvalued

Based on 19 Wall Street analysts, the consensus price target for Norfolk Southern Corporation is $311.21, implying upside of 4.3% from the current price.

• Analyst High Target: $355.00
• Analyst Low Target: $290.00

Note: Analyst targets are shown for reference and are not used in our valuation model.

Here are the analyst consensus growth estimates for Norfolk Southern Corporation:

• Revenue growth (current year est.): 3.4%
• EPS growth (current year est.): -4.0%
• Revenue growth (next year est.): 4.4%
• EPS growth (next year est.): 11.7%

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings:

• Trailing P/E (last 12 months): 23.4x
• Forward P/E (next 12 months est.): 22.3x
• FairValueLabs Fair P/E: 19.9x

Norfolk Southern Corporation has a beta of 1.31, meaning it is somewhat more volatile than the broader market. A beta above 1.0 indicates higher price swings relative to the S&P 500, while below 1.0 suggests more stability.

Norfolk Southern Corporation's balance sheet shows:

• Total Cash: $1.53B
• Total Debt: $17.84B
• Net Cash Position: $-16.31B

A positive net cash position means the company holds more cash than debt, reducing financial risk.

Norfolk Southern Corporation generated $1.45B in trailing twelve-month free cash flow (from $4.36B in operating cash flow). Free cash flow represents the cash available for dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction after all capital expenditures.

Yes, Norfolk Southern Corporation pays a regular dividend. Here are the key metrics:

• Dividend Yield: 1.8%
• Payout Ratio: 42.4%
• Consecutive Years Paid: 45
• 5-Year Dividend Growth: -20.2%
• FairValueLabs Safety Grade: A

Norfolk Southern Corporation's Altman Z-Score is 2.34, placing it in the gray zone (1.8–3.0) — some financial uncertainty. The Z-Score uses five balance sheet ratios to predict bankruptcy probability within two years.

Norfolk Southern Corporation scores 3.1/5 stars (Narrow moat) in our moat analysis:

• ROIC Stability: 4/5
• Gross Margin Trend: 2/5
• Switching Costs: 3/5

A score above 3.5 suggests meaningful pricing power and a defensible market position.

Norfolk Southern Corporation's return on equity is 19.2%. ROE measures how efficiently a company generates profits from shareholder equity. An ROE above 15% is generally considered strong, while below 10% may signal inefficiency.

NSC shares can be purchased through any brokerage account that provides access to the NYSE. Common steps:

1. Open an account with a broker (e.g., Fidelity, Schwab, Interactive Brokers)
2. Search for ticker symbol NSC
3. Place a market or limit order for your desired number of shares

This is not investment advice. Always do your own research before buying any stock.

FairValueLabs classifies Norfolk Southern Corporation as Value Investment. It exhibits consistent profitability, reasonable valuation, and financial stability — characteristics of a traditional value investment.

The current CEO of Norfolk Southern Corporation is Mr. Mark R. George.

Earnings per share measures the company's profit allocated to each outstanding share:

• Trailing EPS (last 12 months): $12.74
• Forward EPS (next 12 months est.): $13.40
• Analyst consensus EPS (this year): $11.98
• Analyst consensus EPS (next year): $13.39