Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) — Market Cap & Net Worth
Market Cap & Net Worth: Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:NSC) has a market capitalization of $74.82 Billion ($74.82 Billion) as of May 4, 2026. Listed on the NYSE stock exchange, this USA-based company holds position #352 globally and #175 in its home market, demonstrating a -1.72% decrease in market value over the past year.
Market capitalization, also known as net worth in stock markets, is calculated by multiplying Norfolk Southern Corporation's stock price $315.90 by its total outstanding shares 244741476 (244.74 Million). Analyse NSC cash generation efficiency to see how efficiently the company converts income to cash.
Norfolk Southern Corporation Market Cap History: 2015 to 2026
Norfolk Southern Corporation's market capitalization history from 2015 to 2026. Data shows growth from $17.12 Billion to $77.31 Billion (16.38% CAGR).
Index Memberships
Norfolk Southern Corporation is a constituent of 4 market indices:
| Index | Total Market Cap | Weight (%) | Rank by Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dow Jones Composite Average
DJA
|
$16.47 Trillion | 0.45% | #33 of 65 |
|
DJC: Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index
DJC
|
$23.29 Trillion | 2.20% | #36 of 65 |
|
Dow Jones Transportation
DJT
|
$849.47 Billion | 10.50% | #5 of 20 |
|
S&P 500 Index
GSPC
|
$59.46 Trillion | 0.11% | #144 of 503 |
Weight: Norfolk Southern Corporation's market cap as a percentage of total index value. Rank: Position among all constituents by market cap.
Norfolk Southern Corporation Market Cap to Earnings & Revenue Ratios Timeline
This chart shows how Norfolk Southern Corporation's valuation ratios have evolved. The Price to Sales (P/S) ratio compares market cap to revenue, while the Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio compares market cap to net income. Lower values may indicate a more undervalued company relative to its financial performance.
Latest Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio
5.80x
Norfolk Southern Corporation's market cap is 5.80 times its annual revenue
Latest Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio
24.60x
Norfolk Southern Corporation's market cap is 24.60 times its annual earnings
What These Ratios Tell Investors:
- Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's sales. Lower P/S ratios may indicate undervaluation.
- Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company's earnings. This is one of the most common valuation metrics.
- Trends in these ratios over time can indicate changing investor sentiment about the company's future growth prospects.
- Industry comparison provides context for whether the company is valued higher or lower than peers.
| Year | Market Cap (USD) | Revenue (USD) | Net Income (USD) | P/S Ratio | P/E Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $22.51 Billion | $9.89 Billion | $1.67 Billion | 2.28x | 13.49x |
| 2017 | $30.80 Billion | $10.55 Billion | $5.40 Billion | 2.92x | 5.70x |
| 2018 | $32.41 Billion | $11.46 Billion | $2.67 Billion | 2.83x | 12.16x |
| 2019 | $42.91 Billion | $11.30 Billion | $2.72 Billion | 3.80x | 15.76x |
| 2020 | $53.53 Billion | $9.79 Billion | $2.01 Billion | 5.47x | 26.59x |
| 2021 | $68.12 Billion | $11.14 Billion | $3.00 Billion | 6.11x | 22.67x |
| 2022 | $57.50 Billion | $12.74 Billion | $3.27 Billion | 4.51x | 17.59x |
| 2023 | $56.56 Billion | $12.16 Billion | $1.83 Billion | 4.65x | 30.96x |
| 2024 | $57.44 Billion | $12.12 Billion | $2.62 Billion | 4.74x | 21.91x |
| 2025 | $70.66 Billion | $12.18 Billion | $2.87 Billion | 5.80x | 24.60x |
Competitor Companies of NSC by Market Capitalization
Companies near Norfolk Southern Corporation in the global market cap rankings as of May 4, 2026.
Key companies related to Norfolk Southern Corporation by market ranking:
- Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:UNP): Ranked #143 globally with a market cap of $154.69 Billion USD.
- Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (TO:CP): Ranked #347 globally with a market cap of $76.08 Billion USD ( CA$105.18 Billion CAD).
- CSX Corporation (NASDAQ:CSX): Ranked #364 globally with a market cap of $73.08 Billion USD.
- Canadian National Railway Co (TO:CNR): Ranked #394 globally with a market cap of $67.31 Billion USD ( CA$93.05 Billion CAD).
| Rank | Company | Symbol | Market Cap | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #143 | Union Pacific Corporation | NYSE:UNP | $154.69 Billion | $266.32 |
| #347 | Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd | TO:CP | $76.08 Billion | CA$117.16 |
| #364 | CSX Corporation | NASDAQ:CSX | $73.08 Billion | $45.09 |
| #394 | Canadian National Railway Co | TO:CNR | $67.31 Billion | CA$152.19 |
Norfolk Southern Corporation Historical Marketcap From 2015 to 2026
Between 2015 and today, Norfolk Southern Corporation's market cap moved from $17.12 Billion to $ 77.31 Billion, with a yearly change of 16.38%.
| Year | Market Cap | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $77.31 Billion | +9.41% |
| 2025 | $70.66 Billion | +23.02% |
| 2024 | $57.44 Billion | +1.55% |
| 2023 | $56.56 Billion | -1.63% |
| 2022 | $57.50 Billion | -15.59% |
| 2021 | $68.12 Billion | +27.26% |
| 2020 | $53.53 Billion | +24.76% |
| 2019 | $42.91 Billion | +32.39% |
| 2018 | $32.41 Billion | +5.22% |
| 2017 | $30.80 Billion | +36.85% |
| 2016 | $22.51 Billion | +31.48% |
| 2015 | $17.12 Billion | -- |
End of Day Market Cap According to Different Sources
On May 3rd, 2026 the market cap of Norfolk Southern Corporation was reported to be:
| Source | Market Cap |
|---|---|
| Yahoo Finance | $74.82 Billion USD |
| MoneyControl | $74.82 Billion USD |
| MarketWatch | $74.82 Billion USD |
| marketcap.company | $74.82 Billion USD |
| Reuters | $74.82 Billion USD |
Market cap values may vary slightly between sources due to differences in calculation methods, timing, and data refresh rates.
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