Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC) Change In Receivables: MXN1,689 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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MEX:NSC Norfolk Southern Corp MEX:NSC
69 GF Score
Price MXN5,985.00
GF Value MXN4,637.16
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Norfolk Southern Change In Receivables?

Norfolk Southern MEX:NSC 69 Change In Receivables is MXN1,689 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:NSC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,637.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Norfolk Southern's change in receivables for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-2,434 Mil. It means Norfolk Southern's Accounts Receivable increased by MXN2,434 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

Norfolk Southern's change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN1,062 Mil. It means Norfolk Southern's Accounts Receivable declined by MXN1,062 Mil from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

Norfolk Southern's Accounts Receivable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN14,931 Mil.

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 Receivable are being managed. Norfolk Southern's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.20.

In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Norfolk Southern's liquidation value for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN-490,327 Mil.


Norfolk Southern  (MEX:NSC) Change In Receivables 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 Receivable are being managed.

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

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=14931.076/54062.035*91
=25.20

2. In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Norfolk Southern's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:

Norfolk Southern's liquidation value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Liquidation Value
=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities+(0.75 * Accounts Receivable)+(0.5 * Total Inventories)
=24181.851-528520.405+0.75 * 14931.076+0.5 * 5626.202
=-490,327

* 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 Change In Receivables Related Terms


Norfolk Southern Change In Receivables Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Norfolk Southern's Change In Receivables 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 Change In Receivables Chart

Norfolk Southern Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Change In Receivables
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Norfolk Southern Quarterly Data
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Norfolk Southern Change In Receivables Calculation

Change In Accounts Receivable relative to the previous period. It is any increase or decrease in the cash a company is owed by its customers.

Change In Receivables for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN1,689 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Receivables →
What does a Change In Receivables of MXN1,689 Mil mean?
Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC) has a Change In Receivables of MXN1,689 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Norfolk Southern and its competitors.
Is Norfolk Southern's Change In Receivables too high?
Norfolk Southern's current Change In Receivables is MXN1,689 Mil. Overall, Norfolk Southern has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norfolk Southern's Change In Receivables compare to CSX and WAB?
Norfolk Southern's Change In Receivables of MXN1,689 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 Change In Receivables for a Transportation company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Change In Receivables 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 Change In Receivables mean?
A high Change In Receivables can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for Norfolk Southern and its competitors. Norfolk Southern's current Change In Receivables is MXN1,689 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,637.16, compared to a current price of MXN5,985.00 — trading 29.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is MXN1,689 Mil. Norfolk Southern's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Receivables calculated?
Change In Receivables is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC), the current Change In Receivables is MXN1,689 Mil as of Mar. 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 29.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,637.16. GuruFocus considers Norfolk Southern to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:NSC:

  • Change In Receivables: MXN1,689 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN4,637.16 vs. price of MXN5,985.00 (29.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 10 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.
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