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Norfolk SouthernNSC -0.49%86 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is -6.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates NSC with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $267.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 797 Transportation companies, Norfolk Southern ranks worse than 61.23% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Norfolk Southern's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 0.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -6.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 3.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 6.20% 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 EPS without NRI growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate of Norfolk Southern was 168.40% per year. The lowest was -56.00% per year. And the median was 10.00% per year.
Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Explanation
EPS without NRI is the amount of earnings without non-recurring items per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists Earnings per share without Non-Recurring Items, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Norfolk Southern 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Related Terms
NSC vs CSX, WAB, TRN: 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Norfolk Southern's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EPS without NRI 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Norfolk Southern's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norfolk Southern's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate falls into.
Norfolk Southern 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. 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 EPS without NRI growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of -6.00% mean?
Norfolk Southern (NSC) has a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate of -6.00% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Norfolk Southern and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #488 out of 797 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 61.2%.
Is Norfolk Southern's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate too high?
Norfolk Southern's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is -6.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #488 out of 797 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Norfolk Southern has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norfolk Southern's 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate compare to CSX and WAB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #488 out of 797 companies for 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate. This places Norfolk Southern in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 3.70. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate for a Transportation company?
The median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate among Transportation companies is 3.70, based on 797 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate 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 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EPS without NRI. View historical data for Norfolk Southern and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is 3.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norfolk Southern's current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is -6.00%. 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 (NSC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $267.59, compared to a current price of $351.24 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is -6.00%. Norfolk Southern's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 EPS without NRI Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Norfolk Southern (NSC), the current 3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate is -6.00% 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 (NSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norfolk Southern stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $351.24 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $267.59.
GuruFocus considers Norfolk Southern to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSC:
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate: -6.00%
GF Value™: $267.59 vs. price of $351.24 (31.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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