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Norfolk SouthernMEX:NSC 67 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.50% as of Jun. 2026, which is 93% below its 10-year median of 7.20. GuruFocus rates MEX:NSC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,733.44 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 868 Transportation companies, Norfolk Southern ranks worse than 58.76% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Norfolk Southern's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -14.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 0.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.40% 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Norfolk Southern was 87.00% per year. The lowest was -32.70% per year. And the median was 7.20% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Norfolk Southern 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
MEX:NSC vs CSX, WAB, TRN: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Norfolk Southern's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA 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 EBITDA Growth Rate vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Norfolk Southern's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norfolk Southern's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. 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 EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.50% mean?
Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.50% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Norfolk Southern and its competitors. This is 93% below median its historical median of 7.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #510 out of 868 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 58.8%.
Is Norfolk Southern's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Norfolk Southern's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.50% is 93% below median its 10-year median of 7.20. The Transportation industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.95. Norfolk Southern's value of 0.50% is 89.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #510 out of 868 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Norfolk Southern has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norfolk Southern's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to CSX and WAB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #510 out of 868 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Norfolk Southern in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.95. Norfolk Southern's value of 0.50% is 89.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.20 vs. the industry median of 4.95, Norfolk Southern has consistently been below 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Transportation company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Transportation companies is 4.95, based on 868 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Norfolk Southern's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 0.50% is 89.9% below 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Norfolk Southern and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norfolk Southern's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.50%, which is 93% below median its own 10-year median of 7.20. 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 MXN4,733.44, compared to a current price of MXN5,985.00 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.50%, which is 93% below median its 10-year median of 7.20 and 89.9% below the Transportation industry median of 4.95. Norfolk Southern's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.50% 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 (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 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,733.44.
GuruFocus considers Norfolk Southern to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:NSC:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 0.50% (93% below median its 10-year median of 7.20)
GF Value™: MXN4,733.44 vs. price of MXN5,985.00 (26.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.9% below the Transportation median (#510 of 868)
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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