Norfolk Southern (BSP:N1SC34) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: R$85.09 (As of Jun. 2026)

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BSP:N1SC34 Norfolk Southern Corp BSP:N1SC34
74 GF Score
Price R$435.80
GF Value R$343.18
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Norfolk Southern Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Norfolk Southern BSP:N1SC34 74 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is R$85.09 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:N1SC34 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of R$343.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Norfolk Southern's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was R$92.697. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is R$85.09 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Norfolk Southern's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 4.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 6.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.90% 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Norfolk Southern was 9.40% per year. The lowest was 3.80% per year. And the median was 5.90% per year.

As of today (2026-08-02), Norfolk Southern's current stock price is R$435.80. Norfolk Southern's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was R$85.09. Norfolk Southern's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 5.12.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Norfolk Southern was 6.01. The lowest was 2.62. And the median was 4.15.


Norfolk Southern  (BSP:N1SC34) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Norfolk Southern's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=435.80/85.09
=5.12

* 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.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Norfolk Southern was 6.01. The lowest was 2.62. And the median was 4.15.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Norfolk Southern Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Norfolk Southern Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Norfolk Southern's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Norfolk Southern Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Norfolk Southern Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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BSP:N1SC34 vs CSX, WAB, TRN: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Norfolk Southern's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Norfolk Southern's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Norfolk Southern's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Norfolk Southern Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Norfolk Southern's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=92.697/333.9520*333.9520
=92.697

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 333.9520.

Norfolk Southern Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 34.533 241.428 47.767
201612 35.828 241.432 49.558
201703 33.800 243.801 46.298
201706 36.198 244.955 49.349
201709 34.831 246.819 47.127
201712 47.423 246.524 64.241
201803 47.634 249.554 63.744
201806 55.748 251.989 73.881
201809 58.384 252.439 77.236
201812 55.630 251.233 73.946
201903 55.347 254.202 72.711
201906 56.030 256.143 73.050
201909 60.186 256.759 78.281
201912 60.412 256.974 78.509
202003 70.972 258.115 91.824
202006 75.561 257.797 97.882
202009 79.415 260.280 101.893
202012 75.463 260.474 96.751
202103 82.435 264.877 103.933
202106 72.876 271.696 89.575
202109 75.314 274.310 91.689
202112 80.298 278.802 96.182
202203 70.267 287.504 81.619
202206 70.674 296.311 79.652
202209 73.746 296.808 82.975
202212 73.210 296.797 82.375
202303 72.801 301.836 80.547
202306 67.562 305.109 73.949
202309 68.876 307.789 74.731
202312 69.373 306.746 75.526
202403 69.082 312.332 73.864
202406 77.297 314.175 82.163
202409 84.356 315.301 89.346
202412 96.413 315.605 102.018
202503 92.657 319.799 96.758
202506 91.274 322.561 94.497
202509 90.470 324.800 93.019
202512 94.487 324.054 97.373
202603 91.998 330.213 93.040
202606 92.697 333.952 92.697

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of R$85.09 mean?
Norfolk Southern (BSP:N1SC34) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of R$85.09 as of Jun. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Norfolk Southern and its competitors.
Is Norfolk Southern's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Norfolk Southern's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is R$85.09. Overall, Norfolk Southern has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norfolk Southern's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to CSX and WAB?
Norfolk Southern's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of R$85.09 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Transportation company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share 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 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Norfolk Southern and its competitors. Norfolk Southern's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is R$85.09. 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 (BSP:N1SC34) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$343.18, compared to a current price of R$435.80 — trading 27% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is R$85.09. Norfolk Southern's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Norfolk Southern (BSP:N1SC34), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is R$85.09 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 (BSP:N1SC34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norfolk Southern stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$435.80 is trading 27% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$343.18. GuruFocus considers Norfolk Southern to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:N1SC34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: R$85.09
  • GF Value™: R$343.18 vs. price of R$435.80 (27% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:N1SC34 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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