Norfolk SouthernMEX:NSC 84 EBITDA Margin % is 42.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 45.09. 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. Among 1,007 Transportation companies, Norfolk Southern ranks better than 88.68% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Norfolk Southern's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN22,793 Mil. Norfolk Southern's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN54,062 Mil. Therefore, Norfolk Southern's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.16%.
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Norfolk Southern EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Norfolk Southern EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Norfolk Southern's EBITDA Margin % 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.
MEX:NSC vs CSX, WAB, TRN: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Norfolk Southern's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Norfolk Southern's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norfolk Southern's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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 (MEX:NSC) has a EBITDA Margin % of 42.16% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Norfolk Southern and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.09. Over the past decade, Norfolk Southern's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 35.70 to 51.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #114 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is Norfolk Southern's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Norfolk Southern's current EBITDA Margin % of 42.16% is near median its 10-year median of 45.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.70 to a high of 51.20. The Transportation industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.69. Norfolk Southern's value of 42.16% is 208% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #114 out of 1007 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 EBITDA Margin % compare to CSX and WAB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #114 out of 1007 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Norfolk Southern in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 13.69. Norfolk Southern's value of 42.16% is 208% above this benchmark. Historically, Norfolk Southern's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 35.70 to 51.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.09 vs. the industry median of 13.69, Norfolk Southern has consistently been above 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Transportation companies is 13.69, based on 1,007 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Norfolk Southern's current EBITDA Margin % of 42.16% is 208% above 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Norfolk Southern and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 13.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norfolk Southern's current EBITDA Margin % is 42.16%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.09. 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?
Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC) has a current EBITDA Margin % of 42.16%. 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 EBITDA Margin % is 42.16%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.09 and 208% above the Transportation industry median of 13.69. 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 EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC), the current EBITDA Margin % is 42.16% 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:
EBITDA Margin %: 42.16% (near median its 10-year median of 45.09)
GF Value™: MXN4,464.90 vs. price of MXN5,332.88 (19.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 208% above the Transportation median (#114 of 1007)
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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