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Norfolk SouthernMEX:NSC 75 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.50% as of Jun. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 5.60. GuruFocus rates MEX:NSC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,875.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Transportation companies, Norfolk Southern ranks better than 56.77% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Norfolk Southern's average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 9.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 3.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value per Share Growth Rate was 3.80% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value per Share Growth Rate of Norfolk Southern was 12.70% per year. The lowest was -1.80% per year. And the median was 5.60% per year.
Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC) 3-Year Book Growth Rate Explanation
Book Value per Share is the ratio of equity available to common shareholders divided by the shares outstanding. Book value per share effectively indicates a firm's net asset value on a per-share basis. It can be used by investors to gauge whether a stock price is undervalued by comparing it to the firm's market value per share. Theoretically, it is what the shareholders will receive if the company is liquidated.
Norfolk Southern 3-Year Book Growth Rate Related Terms
MEX:NSC vs CSX, WAB, TRN: 3-Year Book Growth Rate Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Norfolk Southern's 3-Year Book Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Book Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Norfolk Southern 3-Year Book Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Norfolk Southern's 3-Year Book Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norfolk Southern's 3-Year Book Growth Rate falls into.
Norfolk Southern 3-Year Book Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average Book Value per Share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.50% mean?
Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC) has a 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.50% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Norfolk Southern and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 5.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #412 out of 953 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 43.2%.
Is Norfolk Southern's 3-Year Book Growth Rate too high?
Norfolk Southern's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.50% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 5.60. The Transportation industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.90. Norfolk Southern's value of 7.50% is 27.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #412 out of 953 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Norfolk Southern has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norfolk Southern's 3-Year Book Growth Rate compare to CSX and WAB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #412 out of 953 companies for 3-Year Book Growth Rate. This puts Norfolk Southern in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.90. Norfolk Southern's value of 7.50% is 27.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.60 vs. the industry median of 5.90, Norfolk Southern has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Book Growth Rate for a Transportation company?
The median 3-Year Book Growth Rate among Transportation companies is 5.90, based on 953 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Book Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Book Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Norfolk Southern's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate of 7.50% is 27.1% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Book Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Book Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Book Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of Book Value per Share. View historical data for Norfolk Southern and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norfolk Southern's current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.50%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 5.60. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,875.60, compared to a current price of MXN5,985.00 — trading 22.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.50%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 5.60 and 27.1% above the Transportation industry median of 5.90. Norfolk Southern's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Book Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Book Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC), the current 3-Year Book Growth Rate is 7.50% 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 22.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,875.60.
GuruFocus considers Norfolk Southern to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:NSC:
3-Year Book Growth Rate: 7.50% (34% above median its 10-year median of 5.60)
GF Value™: MXN4,875.60 vs. price of MXN5,985.00 (22.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.1% above the Transportation median (#412 of 953)
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.
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.
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