Norfolk SouthernMEX:NSC 84 Buyback Yield % is 0.41 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 86% below its 10-year median of 2.84. GuruFocus rates MEX:NSC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,316.62. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 278 Transportation companies, Norfolk Southern ranks better than 58.63% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Norfolk Southern's Buyback Yield % 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.
MEX:NSC vs CSX, WAB, TRN: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Norfolk Southern's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % 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 Buyback Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Norfolk Southern's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norfolk Southern's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* 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 (MEX:NSC) has a Buyback Yield % of 0.41 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Norfolk Southern and its competitors. This is 86% below median its historical median of 2.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #115 out of 278 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Norfolk Southern's Buyback Yield % too high?
Norfolk Southern's current Buyback Yield % of 0.41 is 86% below median its 10-year median of 2.84. The Transportation industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. Norfolk Southern's value of 0.41 is 382.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #115 out of 278 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Norfolk Southern has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norfolk Southern's Buyback Yield % compare to CSX and WAB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #115 out of 278 companies for Buyback Yield %. This puts Norfolk Southern in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.09. Norfolk Southern's value of 0.41 is 382.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.84 vs. the industry median of 0.09, 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 Buyback Yield % for a Transportation company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Transportation companies is 0.09, based on 278 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Norfolk Southern's current Buyback Yield % of 0.41 is 382.4% 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 Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Norfolk Southern and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norfolk Southern's current Buyback Yield % is 0.41, which is 86% below median its own 10-year median of 2.84. 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?
Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC) has a current Buyback Yield % of 0.41. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,316.62, compared to a current price of MXN5,332.88 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 0.41, which is 86% below median its 10-year median of 2.84 and 382.4% above the Transportation industry median of 0.09. Norfolk Southern's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC), the current Buyback Yield % is 0.41 as of Jul. 01, 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 MXN5,332.88 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,316.62.
Key valuation signals for MEX:NSC:
Buyback Yield %: 0.41 (86% below median its 10-year median of 2.84)
GF Value™: MXN4,316.62 vs. price of MXN5,332.88 (23.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 382.4% above the Transportation median (#115 of 278)
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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