Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC) EBIT: MXN76,871 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:NSC Norfolk Southern Corp MEX:NSC
84 GF Score
Price MXN5,332.88
GF Value MXN4,464.90
! 10 Warning Signs
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What is Norfolk Southern EBIT?

Norfolk Southern MEX:NSC 84 EBIT is MXN76,871 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:NSC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,464.90. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Norfolk Southern's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN16,446 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN76,871 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. Norfolk Southern's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.97%. Norfolk Southern's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.01%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. Norfolk Southern's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.27%.


Norfolk Southern  (MEX:NSC) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

Norfolk Southern's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=71553.752 * ( 1 - 23.5% )/( (788235.53 + 782781.475)/ 2 )
=54738.62028/785508.5025
=6.97 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=814505.846 - 36659.605 - ( 27548.721 - max(0, 67971.518 - 57582.229+27548.721))
=788235.53

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=813509.196 - 36335.891 - ( 24181.851 - max(0, 60139.055 - 54530.885+24181.851))
=782781.475

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

Norfolk Southern's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=65783.288/( ( (656829.931 + max(-30663.707, 0)) + (657147.654 + max(-24127.753, 0)) )/ 2 )
=65783.288/( ( 656829.931 + 657147.654 )/ 2 )
=65783.288/656988.7925
=10.01 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(12874.076 + 4879.545 + 7364.331) - (36659.605 + 0 + 19122.054)
=-30663.707

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(14931.076 + 5626.202 + 4472.11) - (36335.891 + 0 + 12821.25)
=-24127.753

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

Norfolk Southern's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=76871.353/1457528.569
=5.27 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


Norfolk Southern EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Norfolk Southern's EBIT 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 EBIT Chart

Norfolk Southern Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 92,805.34 94,009.71 51,635.66 86,259.18 80,251.41

Norfolk Southern Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MEX:NSC vs CSX, WAB, TRN: EBIT Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Norfolk Southern's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Norfolk Southern's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Norfolk Southern's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Norfolk Southern EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT 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 MXN76,871 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 EBIT →
What does a EBIT of MXN76,871 Mil mean?
Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC) has a EBIT of MXN76,871 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Norfolk Southern.
Is Norfolk Southern's EBIT too high?
Norfolk Southern's current EBIT is MXN76,871 Mil. 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 EBIT compare to CSX and WAB?
Norfolk Southern's EBIT of MXN76,871 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 EBIT for a Transportation company?
A good EBIT depends on the Transportation industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on Norfolk Southern. Norfolk Southern's current EBIT is MXN76,871 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?
Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC) has a current EBIT of MXN76,871 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,464.90, compared to a current price of MXN5,332.88 — trading 19.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is MXN76,871 Mil. 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 EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC), the current EBIT is MXN76,871 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 MXN5,332.88 is trading 19.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,464.90.

Key valuation signals for MEX:NSC:

  • EBIT: MXN76,871 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN4,464.90 vs. price of MXN5,332.88 (19.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 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.
84GF Score

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