Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC) Accounts Receivable: MXN20,537 Mil (As of Jun. 2026)

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MEX:NSC Norfolk Southern Corp MEX:NSC
66 GF Score
Price MXN5,985.00
GF Value MXN4,706.93
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Norfolk Southern Accounts Receivable?

Norfolk Southern MEX:NSC 66 Accounts Receivable is MXN20,537 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:NSC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,706.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Norfolk Southern's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN20,537 Mil.

Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding. Norfolk Southern's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 31.00.

In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Norfolk Southern's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN-2,078.40.


Norfolk Southern Accounts Receivable Explanation

1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's accounts receivables are being managed.

Norfolk Southern's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=20537.473/60460.785*91
=31.00

2. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Norfolk Southern's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:

Norfolk Southern's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

Net-Net Working Capital Per Share
=(Cash And Cash Equivalents+0.75 * Accounts Receivable+0.5 * Total Inventories-Total Liabilities
-Preferred Stock-Minority Interest)/Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=(18652.981+0.75 * 20537.473+0.5 * 5705.823-503735.181
-0-0)/224.608
=-2,078.40

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Be Aware

Net receivables tells us a great deal about the different competitors in the same industry. In competitive industries, some attempt to gain advantage by offering better credit terms, causing increase in sales and receivables.

If company consistently shows lower % Net receivables to gross sales than competitors, then it usually has some kind of competitive advantage which requires further digging.

Average Days Sales Outstanding is a good indicator for measuring a company's sales channel and customers. A company may book great revenue and earnings growth but never receive payment from their customers. This may force a write-off in the future and depress future earnings.


Norfolk Southern Accounts Receivable Related Terms


Norfolk Southern Accounts Receivable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Norfolk Southern's Accounts Receivable can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Norfolk Southern Accounts Receivable Chart

Norfolk Southern Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Accounts Receivable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15,200.87 17,448.92 14,971.29 16,413.44 12,874.08

Norfolk Southern Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Accounts Receivable Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 15,665.89 14,290.13 12,874.08 20,250.72 20,537.47
MEX:NSC
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Norfolk Southern Accounts Receivable Calculation

Accounts Receivable is money owed to a business by customers and shown on its Balance Sheet as an asset.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Accounts Receivable →
What does a Accounts Receivable of MXN20,537 Mil mean?
Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC) has a Accounts Receivable of MXN20,537 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Norfolk Southern and its competitors.
Is Norfolk Southern's Accounts Receivable too high?
Norfolk Southern's current Accounts Receivable is MXN20,537 Mil. Overall, Norfolk Southern has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norfolk Southern's Accounts Receivable compare to CSX and WAB?
Norfolk Southern's Accounts Receivable of MXN20,537 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Receivable for a Transportation company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Accounts Receivable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accounts Receivable mean?
A high Accounts Receivable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Norfolk Southern and its competitors. Norfolk Southern's current Accounts Receivable is MXN20,537 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norfolk Southern stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,706.93, compared to a current price of MXN5,985.00 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Receivable is MXN20,537 Mil. Norfolk Southern's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Receivable calculated?
Accounts Receivable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC), the current Accounts Receivable is MXN20,537 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norfolk Southern stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN5,985.00 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,706.93. GuruFocus considers Norfolk Southern to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:NSC:

  • Accounts Receivable: MXN20,537 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN4,706.93 vs. price of MXN5,985.00 (27.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:NSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Norfolk Southern Business Description

Address 650 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30308-1925
Class I railroad Norfolk Southern operates in the Eastern United States. On more than 20,000 miles of track, the rail hauls shipments of coal, intermodal traffic, and a diverse mix of automotive, agricultural, metal, chemical, and forest products.
66GF Score

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