Norfolk SouthernMEX:NSC 84 Net Margin % is 18.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 23.43. 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 1,008 Transportation companies, Norfolk Southern ranks better than 86.21% on this metric.
Net margin is calculated as Net Income divided by its Revenue. Norfolk Southern's Net Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN9,864 Mil. Norfolk Southern's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN54,062 Mil. Therefore, Norfolk Southern's net margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Norfolk Southern's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:NSC'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.03 Med: 23.43 Max: 51.22
Current: 21.91
MEX:NSC's Net Margin % is ranked better than 86.21% of 1008
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.99
vs MEX:NSC: 21.91
Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Norfolk Southern Net Margin % Related Terms
Norfolk Southern Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Norfolk Southern's Net 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.
For the Railroads subindustry, Norfolk Southern's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Norfolk Southern's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norfolk Southern's Net 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 Net Margin % of 18.25% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Norfolk Southern and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 23.43. Over the past decade, Norfolk Southern's Net Margin % has ranged from 15.03 to 51.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #139 out of 1008 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Norfolk Southern's Net Margin % too high?
Norfolk Southern's current Net Margin % of 18.25% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 23.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.03 to a high of 51.22. The Transportation industry median Net Margin % is 4.99. Norfolk Southern's value of 18.25% is 265.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #139 out of 1008 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 Net Margin % compare to CSX and WAB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #139 out of 1008 companies for Net Margin %. This places Norfolk Southern in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.99. Norfolk Southern's value of 18.25% is 265.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Norfolk Southern's own Net Margin % has ranged from 15.03 to 51.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.43 vs. the industry median of 4.99, 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 Net Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median Net Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.99, based on 1,008 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Norfolk Southern's current Net Margin % of 18.25% is 265.7% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Norfolk Southern and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norfolk Southern's current Net Margin % is 18.25%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 23.43. 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 Net Margin % of 18.25%. 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 Net Margin % is 18.25%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 23.43 and 265.7% above the Transportation industry median of 4.99. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC), the current Net Margin % is 18.25% 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:
Net Margin %: 18.25% (22% below median its 10-year median of 23.43)
GF Value™: MXN4,464.90 vs. price of MXN5,332.88 (19.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 265.7% above the Transportation median (#139 of 1008)
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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