Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) - Total Liabilities
Based on the latest financial reports, Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) has total liabilities worth $29.69 Billion USD as of December 2025. Total liabilities represent everything the company owes to external parties, combining both current liabilities—like accounts payable, short-term debt, and accrued expenses—and non-current liabilities such as long-term debt, pension obligations, lease liabilities, and deferred tax liabilities.
Norfolk Southern Corporation - Total Liabilities Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how Norfolk Southern Corporation's total liabilities have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Norfolk Southern Corporation short-term liquidity ratio to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
Norfolk Southern Corporation Competitors by Total Liabilities
The table below lists competitors of Norfolk Southern Corporation ranked by their total liabilities.
| Company | Country | Total Liabilities |
|---|---|---|
|
ANZ Group Holdings Ltd
AU:ANZ
|
Australia | AU$1.24 Trillion |
|
Eni SpA ADR
NYSE:E
|
USA | $93.42 Billion |
|
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.
NYSE:BAM
|
USA | $6.70 Billion |
|
Intuit Inc
NASDAQ:INTU
|
USA | $15.23 Billion |
|
CAIXABANK UN.ADR 1/3 DL 1
F:FV9J
|
Germany | €632.98 Billion |
|
O’Reilly Automotive Inc
NASDAQ:ORLY
|
USA | $18.00 Billion |
|
Postal Savings Bank of China Co Ltd
SHG:601658
|
China | CN¥17.44 Trillion |
|
ING Groep NV
AS:INGA
|
Netherlands | €1.00 Trillion |
Liability Composition Analysis (1985–2025)
This chart breaks down Norfolk Southern Corporation's total liabilities into key components over time: long-term debt, short-term debt, other current liabilities, and other non-current liabilities. Toggle between absolute values and percentage view to see how the composition has shifted. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) total market value.
Liquidity & Leverage Metrics
Key Metrics Explained
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | Measures ability to pay short-term obligations (Current Assets ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Quick Ratio | N/A | More stringent measure of short-term liquidity ((Current Assets - Inventory) ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Cash Ratio | N/A | Most conservative liquidity measure (Cash & Equivalents ÷ Current Liabilities) |
| Debt to Equity | 1.91 | Measures financial leverage (Total Liabilities ÷ Shareholder Equity) |
| Debt to Assets | 0.66 | Portion of assets financed with debt (Total Liabilities ÷ Total Assets) |
Liability Trends Comparison
This chart compares key liability metrics across different time periods, showing how Norfolk Southern Corporation's debt structure has evolved. The comparison includes total liabilities, long-term debt, and current liabilities.
Annual Total Liabilities for Norfolk Southern Corporation (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual total liabilities of Norfolk Southern Corporation from 1985 to 2025.
| Year | Total Liabilities | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $29.69 Billion | +1.07% |
| 2024-12-31 | $29.38 Billion | +1.75% |
| 2023-12-31 | $28.87 Billion | +10.40% |
| 2022-12-31 | $26.15 Billion | +5.23% |
| 2021-12-31 | $24.85 Billion | +7.25% |
| 2020-12-31 | $23.17 Billion | +1.90% |
| 2019-12-31 | $22.74 Billion | +8.92% |
| 2018-12-31 | $20.88 Billion | +7.88% |
| 2017-12-31 | $19.35 Billion | -13.93% |
| 2016-12-31 | $22.48 Billion | +1.86% |
| 2015-12-31 | $22.07 Billion | +5.95% |
| 2014-12-31 | $20.83 Billion | -1.70% |
| 2013-12-31 | $21.19 Billion | +2.97% |
| 2012-12-31 | $20.58 Billion | +10.50% |
| 2011-12-31 | $18.63 Billion | +6.26% |
| 2010-12-31 | $17.53 Billion | +3.02% |
| 2009-12-31 | $17.02 Billion | +1.89% |
| 2008-12-31 | $16.70 Billion | +1.72% |
| 2007-12-31 | $16.42 Billion | +0.02% |
| 2006-12-31 | $16.41 Billion | -0.96% |
| 2005-12-31 | $16.57 Billion | -1.12% |
| 2004-12-31 | $16.76 Billion | +23.14% |
| 2003-12-31 | $13.61 Billion | +1.49% |
| 2002-12-31 | $13.41 Billion | +0.96% |
| 2001-12-31 | $13.28 Billion | +1.38% |
| 2000-12-31 | $13.10 Billion | -1.25% |
| 1999-12-31 | $13.27 Billion | +8.67% |
| 1998-12-31 | $12.21 Billion | +2.99% |
| 1997-12-31 | $11.86 Billion | +85.56% |
| 1996-12-31 | $6.39 Billion | +6.07% |
| 1995-12-31 | $6.02 Billion | +2.98% |
| 1994-12-31 | $5.85 Billion | +0.08% |
| 1993-12-31 | $5.84 Billion | -4.40% |
| 1992-12-31 | $6.11 Billion | +1.92% |
| 1991-12-31 | $6.00 Billion | +8.20% |
| 1990-12-31 | $5.54 Billion | +10.72% |
| 1989-12-31 | $5.01 Billion | +2.04% |
| 1988-12-31 | $4.91 Billion | +1.85% |
| 1987-12-31 | $4.82 Billion | +2.90% |
| 1986-12-31 | $4.68 Billion | -6.50% |
| 1985-12-31 | $5.01 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