Norfolk Southern Corporation Asset Resilience Ratio
Norfolk Southern Corporation asset resilience ratio. Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 3.18% as of September 2025. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. See defensive interval ratio of Norfolk Southern Corporation to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio of Norfolk Southern Corporation (1994–2024)
Asset resilience ratio of Norfolk Southern Corporation from 1994 to 2024. This chart shows how Norfolk Southern Corporation's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Read NSC liabilities breakdown for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down Norfolk Southern Corporation's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) total assets.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $1.42 Billion | 3.18% |
| Short-term Investments | $0.00 | 0% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $1.42 Billion | 3.18% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Limited Liquidity: Norfolk Southern Corporation maintains only 3.18% of assets in liquid form.
- This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
- The company primarily holds liquidity in cash and equivalents rather than short-term investments.
Norfolk Southern Corporation Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare Norfolk Southern Corporation's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
Nanjing Railway New Technology Co.Ltd.
SHE:301016 |
Railroads | 29.26% |
|
Taiwan Taxi Co Ltd
TWO:2640 |
Railroads | 1.76% |
|
NRC Group ASA
OL:NRC |
Railroads | 2.68% |
|
Steady Safe TBK PT
JK:SAFE |
Railroads | 11.38% |
|
Aurizon Holdings Ltd
AU:AZJ |
Railroads | 0.37% |
|
Kelsian Group Ltd
AU:KLS |
Railroads | 0.27% |
|
Engenco Ltd
AU:EGN |
Railroads | 0.00% |
|
Traffic Technologies Ltd
AU:TTI |
Railroads | 1.64% |
Norfolk Southern Corporation Asset Resilience Ratio by Year (1994–2024)
Norfolk Southern Corporation asset resilience ratio by year from 1994 to 2024. The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Norfolk Southern Corporation.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | 3.76% | $1.64 Billion | $43.68 Billion | -0.01pp |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.76% | $1.57 Billion | $41.65 Billion | +2.59pp |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.17% | $456.00 Million | $38.88 Billion | -1.01pp |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.18% | $839.00 Million | $38.49 Billion | -10.21pp |
| 2020-12-31 | 12.39% | $4.71 Billion | $37.96 Billion | +10.86pp |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.53% | $580.00 Million | $37.92 Billion | +0.54pp |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.99% | $358.00 Million | $36.24 Billion | -0.94pp |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.93% | $690.00 Million | $35.71 Billion | -0.81pp |
| 2016-12-31 | 2.74% | $956.00 Million | $34.89 Billion | -- |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $34.26 Billion | -- |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $33.24 Billion | -- |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.36% | $118.00 Million | $32.48 Billion | +0.31pp |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.05% | $15.00 Million | $30.34 Billion | -0.04pp |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.09% | $25.00 Million | $28.54 Billion | -0.92pp |
| 2010-12-31 | 1.00% | $283.00 Million | $28.20 Billion | +0.67pp |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.33% | $90.00 Million | $27.37 Billion | -1.17pp |
| 2006-12-31 | 1.50% | $391.00 Million | $26.03 Billion | -2.24pp |
| 2005-12-31 | 3.74% | $968.00 Million | $25.86 Billion | +3.38pp |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.36% | $90.00 Million | $24.75 Billion | +0.35pp |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.01% | $2.00 Million | $18.98 Billion | -0.06pp |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.07% | $14.00 Million | $19.25 Billion | -0.25pp |
| 1998-12-31 | 0.32% | $58.00 Million | $18.18 Billion | -0.40pp |
| 1997-12-31 | 0.72% | $125.00 Million | $17.35 Billion | -0.98pp |
| 1996-12-31 | 1.70% | $194.20 Million | $11.42 Billion | -0.70pp |
| 1995-12-31 | 2.40% | $261.30 Million | $10.90 Billion | +0.04pp |
| 1994-12-31 | 2.36% | $249.70 Million | $10.59 Billion | -- |
About Norfolk Southern Corporation
Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods in the United States. The company 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,… Read more