Norfolk SouthernMEX:NSC 84 PEG Ratio is 3.89 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 3.42. GuruFocus rates MEX:NSC with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,332.49. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 444 Transportation companies, Norfolk Southern ranks worse than 82.66% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Norfolk Southern's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:NSC'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.39 Med: 3.42 Max: 11.34
Current: 4.19
During the past 13 years, Norfolk Southern's highest PEG Ratio was 11.34. The lowest was 1.39. And the median was 3.42.
MEX:NSC's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 82.66% of 444
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.165
vs MEX:NSC: 4.19
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Norfolk Southern PEG Ratio Related Terms
Norfolk Southern PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Norfolk Southern's PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Norfolk Southern's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norfolk Southern's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC) has a PEG Ratio of 3.89 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Norfolk Southern and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 3.42. Over the past decade, Norfolk Southern's PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.39 to 11.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #367 out of 444 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 82.7%.
Is Norfolk Southern's PEG Ratio too high?
Norfolk Southern's current PEG Ratio of 3.89 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 3.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.39 to a high of 11.34. The Transportation industry median PEG Ratio is 1.17. Norfolk Southern's value of 3.89 is 233.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #367 out of 444 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 PEG Ratio compare to CSX and WAB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #367 out of 444 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Norfolk Southern in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.17. Norfolk Southern's value of 3.89 is 233.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Norfolk Southern's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.39 to 11.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.42 vs. the industry median of 1.17, 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 PEG Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median PEG Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.17, based on 444 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Norfolk Southern's current PEG Ratio of 3.89 is 233.9% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Norfolk Southern and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norfolk Southern's current PEG Ratio is 3.89, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 3.42. 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 PEG Ratio of 3.89. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,332.49, compared to a current price of MXN5,332.88 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 3.89, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 3.42 and 233.9% above the Transportation industry median of 1.17. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC), the current PEG Ratio is 3.89 as of Jun. 28, 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 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,332.49.
Key valuation signals for MEX:NSC:
PEG Ratio: 3.89 (14% above median its 10-year median of 3.42)
GF Value™: MXN4,332.49 vs. price of MXN5,332.88 (23.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 233.9% above the Transportation median (#367 of 444)
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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