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Norfolk SouthernMEX:NSC 66 Equity-to-Asset is 0.36 as of Jun. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 0.36. GuruFocus rates MEX:NSC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,713.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Transportation companies, Norfolk Southern ranks worse than 68.55% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Norfolk Southern's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN283,599 Mil. Norfolk Southern's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN787,334 Mil.
Therefore, Norfolk Southern's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for Norfolk Southern's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:NSC'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.36 Max: 0.46
Current: 0.36
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Norfolk Southern was 0.46. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.36.
MEX:NSC's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 68.55% of 1011
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs MEX:NSC: 0.36
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Norfolk Southern Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Norfolk Southern Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Norfolk Southern's Equity-to-Asset 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: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Norfolk Southern's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Norfolk Southern's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norfolk Southern's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Norfolk Southern's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.36 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Norfolk Southern and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.36. Over the past decade, Norfolk Southern's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.30 to 0.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #693 out of 1011 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 68.5%.
Is Norfolk Southern's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Norfolk Southern's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.36 is near median its 10-year median of 0.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 0.46. The Transportation industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Norfolk Southern's value of 0.36 is 28% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #693 out of 1011 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Norfolk Southern has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norfolk Southern's Equity-to-Asset compare to CSX and WAB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #693 out of 1011 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Norfolk Southern in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50. Norfolk Southern's value of 0.36 is 28% below this benchmark. Historically, Norfolk Southern's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.30 to 0.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.36 vs. the industry median of 0.50, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Transportation company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Transportation companies is 0.50, based on 1,011 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Norfolk Southern's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.36 is 28% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Norfolk Southern and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norfolk Southern's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.36, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.36. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,713.00, compared to a current price of MXN5,985.00 — trading 27% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.36, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.36 and 28% below the Transportation industry median of 0.50. Norfolk Southern's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.36 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 27% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,713.00.
GuruFocus considers Norfolk Southern to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:NSC:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.36 (near median its 10-year median of 0.36)
GF Value™: MXN4,713.00 vs. price of MXN5,985.00 (27% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28% below the Transportation median (#693 of 1011)
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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