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
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2025: $15.55 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) has net assets worth $15.55 Billion USD as of December 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($45.24 Billion) and total liabilities ($29.69 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $15.55 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 34.37% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 3.0% |
| 5-Year Change | 13.97% |
| 10-Year Change | 25.29% |
| Growth Volatility | 8.14 |
Norfolk Southern Corporation - Net Assets Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how Norfolk Southern Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Norfolk Southern Corporation (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Norfolk Southern Corporation from 1985 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $15.55 Billion | +8.67% |
| 2024-12-31 | $14.31 Billion | +11.93% |
| 2023-12-31 | $12.78 Billion | +0.38% |
| 2022-12-31 | $12.73 Billion | -6.66% |
| 2021-12-31 | $13.64 Billion | -7.77% |
| 2020-12-31 | $14.79 Billion | -2.59% |
| 2019-12-31 | $15.18 Billion | -1.16% |
| 2018-12-31 | $15.36 Billion | -6.09% |
| 2017-12-31 | $16.36 Billion | +31.83% |
| 2016-12-31 | $12.41 Billion | +1.81% |
| 2015-12-31 | $12.19 Billion | -1.77% |
| 2014-12-31 | $12.41 Billion | +9.91% |
| 2013-12-31 | $11.29 Billion | +15.67% |
| 2012-12-31 | $9.76 Billion | -1.52% |
| 2011-12-31 | $9.91 Billion | -7.10% |
| 2010-12-31 | $10.67 Billion | +3.05% |
| 2009-12-31 | $10.35 Billion | +7.88% |
| 2008-12-31 | $9.60 Billion | -1.34% |
| 2007-12-31 | $9.73 Billion | +1.16% |
| 2006-12-31 | $9.62 Billion | +3.51% |
| 2005-12-31 | $9.29 Billion | +16.26% |
| 2004-12-31 | $7.99 Billion | +14.39% |
| 2003-12-31 | $6.99 Billion | +6.72% |
| 2002-12-31 | $6.54 Billion | +6.68% |
| 2001-12-31 | $6.13 Billion | +4.44% |
| 2000-12-31 | $5.87 Billion | -1.81% |
| 1999-12-31 | $5.98 Billion | +0.20% |
| 1998-12-31 | $5.97 Billion | +8.66% |
| 1997-12-31 | $5.49 Billion | +9.29% |
| 1996-12-31 | $5.03 Billion | +2.99% |
| 1995-12-31 | $4.88 Billion | +3.02% |
| 1994-12-31 | $4.74 Billion | +1.35% |
| 1993-12-31 | $4.68 Billion | +9.06% |
| 1992-12-31 | $4.29 Billion | +3.30% |
| 1991-12-31 | $4.15 Billion | -16.66% |
| 1990-12-31 | $4.98 Billion | -4.93% |
| 1989-12-31 | $5.24 Billion | +1.65% |
| 1988-12-31 | $5.15 Billion | +3.48% |
| 1987-12-31 | $4.98 Billion | -1.80% |
| 1986-12-31 | $5.07 Billion | +6.49% |
| 1985-12-31 | $4.76 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Norfolk Southern Corporation's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 220.1% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $13.23 Billion | 85.13% |
| Common Stock | $226.00 Million | 1.45% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-210.00 Million | -1.35% |
| Other Components | $2.30 Billion | 14.77% |
| Total Equity | $15.55 Billion | 100.00% |
Norfolk Southern Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Norfolk Southern Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Nintendo Co. Ltd
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$65.27 Billion |
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National Grid plc
PINK:NGGTF
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$65.35 Billion |
|
The Travelers Companies Inc
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$65.63 Billion |
|
Cintas Corporation
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$65.89 Billion |
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Anthem Inc.
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$65.01 Billion |
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Ross Stores Inc
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$64.93 Billion |
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Cloudflare Inc
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$64.91 Billion |
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Singapore Telecommunications PK
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$64.66 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Norfolk Southern Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 14,306,000,000 to 15,547,000,000, a change of 1,241,000,000 (8.7%).
- Net income of 2,873,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 1,215,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 534,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 52,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $2.87 Billion | +18.48% |
| Dividends Paid | $1.22 Billion | -7.82% |
| Share Repurchases | $534.00 Million | -3.43% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $52.00 Million | +0.33% |
| Other Changes | $65.00 Million | +0.42% |
| Total Change | $- | 8.67% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Norfolk Southern Corporation's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 4.20x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 34.70x to 4.20x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | $8.38 | $290.70 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | $8.90 | $290.70 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | $8.66 | $290.70 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $9.41 | $290.70 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $9.89 | $290.70 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $10.25 | $290.70 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $9.65 | $290.70 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $9.87 | $290.70 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $10.95 | $290.70 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $11.46 | $290.70 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $12.19 | $290.70 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $12.99 | $290.70 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $14.35 | $290.70 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $15.57 | $290.70 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $15.64 | $290.70 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $15.24 | $290.70 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $15.75 | $290.70 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $16.67 | $290.70 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $17.86 | $290.70 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $20.00 | $290.70 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $22.55 | $290.70 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $23.18 | $290.70 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $24.45 | $290.70 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $25.26 | $290.70 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $27.82 | $290.70 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $28.70 | $290.70 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $28.21 | $290.70 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $30.01 | $290.70 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $35.78 | $290.70 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $39.71 | $290.70 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $40.04 | $290.70 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $41.92 | $290.70 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $56.35 | $290.70 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $54.83 | $290.70 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $57.17 | $290.70 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $57.64 | $290.70 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $54.98 | $290.70 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $54.04 | $290.70 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $56.20 | $290.70 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $63.19 | $290.70 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $69.16 | $290.70 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Norfolk Southern Corporation utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 18.48%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 23.59%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.27x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.91x
- Recent ROE (18.48%) is above the historical average (13.73%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 10.51% | 13.08% | 0.39x | 2.05x | $24.05 Million |
| 1986 | 10.23% | 12.72% | 0.42x | 1.92x | $11.63 Million |
| 1987 | 3.46% | 4.19% | 0.42x | 1.97x | $-325.54 Million |
| 1988 | 12.33% | 14.23% | 0.44x | 1.95x | $119.84 Million |
| 1989 | 11.73% | 13.36% | 0.44x | 1.98x | $89.34 Million |
| 1990 | 11.32% | 12.04% | 0.44x | 2.14x | $64.91 Million |
| 1991 | 0.73% | 0.67% | 0.44x | 2.48x | $-379.64 Million |
| 1992 | 13.18% | 12.11% | 0.44x | 2.46x | $134.44 Million |
| 1993 | 16.71% | 17.31% | 0.42x | 2.28x | $309.93 Million |
| 1994 | 14.25% | 14.58% | 0.43x | 2.26x | $199.32 Million |
| 1995 | 14.76% | 15.27% | 0.43x | 2.26x | $229.80 Million |
| 1996 | 15.48% | 16.15% | 0.42x | 2.29x | $272.64 Million |
| 1997 | 13.24% | 17.07% | 0.24x | 3.19x | $176.50 Million |
| 1998 | 12.40% | 17.39% | 0.23x | 3.07x | $141.90 Million |
| 1999 | 4.03% | 4.60% | 0.27x | 3.25x | $-354.20 Million |
| 2000 | 2.95% | 2.79% | 0.32x | 3.26x | $-410.40 Million |
| 2001 | 6.16% | 6.08% | 0.32x | 3.19x | $-234.00 Million |
| 2002 | 7.08% | 7.34% | 0.31x | 3.07x | $-190.00 Million |
| 2003 | 7.67% | 8.27% | 0.31x | 2.95x | $-162.60 Million |
| 2004 | 11.55% | 12.62% | 0.30x | 3.10x | $124.00 Million |
| 2005 | 13.79% | 15.02% | 0.33x | 2.78x | $352.10 Million |
| 2006 | 15.40% | 15.74% | 0.36x | 2.71x | $519.50 Million |
| 2007 | 15.05% | 15.52% | 0.36x | 2.69x | $491.30 Million |
| 2008 | 17.88% | 16.10% | 0.41x | 2.74x | $756.30 Million |
| 2009 | 9.99% | 12.98% | 0.29x | 2.64x | $-1.30 Million |
| 2010 | 14.02% | 15.72% | 0.34x | 2.64x | $429.10 Million |
| 2011 | 19.33% | 17.15% | 0.39x | 2.88x | $924.90 Million |
| 2012 | 17.92% | 15.84% | 0.36x | 3.11x | $773.00 Million |
| 2013 | 16.92% | 16.99% | 0.35x | 2.88x | $781.10 Million |
| 2014 | 16.12% | 17.21% | 0.35x | 2.68x | $759.20 Million |
| 2015 | 12.77% | 14.80% | 0.31x | 2.81x | $337.20 Million |
| 2016 | 13.44% | 16.87% | 0.28x | 2.81x | $427.10 Million |
| 2017 | 33.03% | 51.22% | 0.30x | 2.18x | $3.77 Billion |
| 2018 | 17.35% | 23.27% | 0.32x | 2.36x | $1.13 Billion |
| 2019 | 17.93% | 24.10% | 0.30x | 2.50x | $1.20 Billion |
| 2020 | 13.61% | 20.56% | 0.26x | 2.57x | $533.90 Million |
| 2021 | 22.03% | 26.97% | 0.29x | 2.82x | $1.64 Billion |
| 2022 | 25.68% | 25.66% | 0.33x | 3.05x | $2.00 Billion |
| 2023 | 14.29% | 15.03% | 0.29x | 3.26x | $548.90 Million |
| 2024 | 18.33% | 21.63% | 0.28x | 3.05x | $1.19 Billion |
| 2025 | 18.48% | 23.59% | 0.27x | 2.91x | $1.32 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Norfolk Southern Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Railroads industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Railroads
- Average net assets among peers: $385,612,201,198
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 9.49%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) | $15.55 Billion | 10.51% | 1.91x | $65.13 Billion |
| Alstom PK (ALSMY) | $1.84 Billion | 9.84% | 9.00x | $659.84 Million |
| Alstom SA (AOMFF) | $9.10 Billion | -1.45% | 2.45x | $6.62 Billion |
| Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BKKXF) | $37.66 Billion | 9.24% | 1.99x | $2.46 Billion |
| BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited (BTGWF) | $52.15 Billion | 5.51% | 1.77x | $1.93 Billion |
| Central Japan Railway Co (CJPRY) | $3.51 Trillion | 12.51% | 1.65x | $9.22 Billion |
| Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) | $19.65 Billion | 18.04% | 1.28x | $58.49 Billion |
| Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP) | $6.64 Billion | 29.40% | 2.23x | $69.57 Billion |
| CRRC Corporation Limited (CRCCY) | $169.14 Billion | 6.70% | 1.32x | $22.96 Billion |
| China Railway Signal & Communication Corporation Limited (CRYCY) | $47.28 Billion | 7.69% | 1.47x | $7.38 Billion |
| CSX Corporation (CSX) | $4.59 Billion | -2.57% | 1.50x | $73.08 Billion |