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Norfolk Southern's revenue per share for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $15.40.
Norfolk Southern's revenue per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $55.79.
Good Sign:
Norfolk Southern Corp has shown predictable revenue and earnings growth.
During the past 12 months, the average Revenue Per Share Growth Rate of Norfolk Southern was 3.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Revenue Per Share Growth Rate was 6.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Revenue Per Share Growth Rate was 5.50% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Norfolk Southern's Revenue per Share or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, Norfolk Southern's highest 3-Year average Revenue Per Share Growth Rate was 16.90% per year. The lowest was -2.10% per year. And the median was 5.40% per year.
NSC's 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate is not ranked *
in the Transportation industry.
Industry Median: 3.9 * Ranked among companies with meaningful 3-Year Revenue Growth Rate only.
His favorite companies are stalwart, those growing between 10-20% a year.
Companies in cyclical industries may see their revenue fluctuate wildly in good years and bad years.
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Revenue can be manipulated by changing the way how revenue is booked. Companies may book sales before the payment is received, or before the revenue is fully earned. These will be added to balance sheet items such as account payable or account receivables.
Norfolk Southern Revenue per Share Related Terms
Norfolk Southern Revenue per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Norfolk Southern's Revenue per Share 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.
NSC vs CSX, WAB, TRN: Revenue per Share Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Norfolk Southern's PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PS 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 PS Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Norfolk Southern's PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norfolk Southern's PS Ratio falls into.
Revenue per Share is the amount of Revenue per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Also referred as sales, revenue is income that a company receives from its normal business activities, usually from the sale of goods and services to customers. Revenue is often referred to as the "top line" due to its position on the income statement at the very top.
Norfolk Southern's Revenue Per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $55.79
* 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 (NSC) has a Revenue per Share of $55.79 as of Jun. 2026. Revenue per share equals the per-share value of a company's sales. View historical data on Norfolk Southern and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #999999 out of 970 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Norfolk Southern's Revenue per Share too high?
Norfolk Southern's current Revenue per Share is $55.79. The Transportation industry median Revenue per Share is 3.90. Norfolk Southern's value of $55.79 is 1330.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #999999 out of 970 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Norfolk Southern has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norfolk Southern's Revenue per Share compare to CSX and WAB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Norfolk Southern ranks #999999 out of 970 companies for Revenue per Share. This places Norfolk Southern in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Revenue per Share is 3.90. Norfolk Southern's value of $55.79 is 1330.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Revenue per Share for a Transportation company?
The median Revenue per Share among Transportation companies is 3.90, based on 970 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Revenue per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Revenue per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Norfolk Southern's current Revenue per Share of $55.79 is 1330.5% 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 Revenue per Share mean?
A high Revenue per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Revenue per share equals the per-share value of a company's sales. View historical data on Norfolk Southern and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Revenue per Share is 3.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norfolk Southern's current Revenue per Share is $55.79. 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 (NSC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $267.59, compared to a current price of $351.24 — trading 31.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Revenue per Share is $55.79 and 1330.5% above the Transportation industry median of 3.90. Norfolk Southern's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Revenue per Share calculated?
Revenue per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Norfolk Southern (NSC), the current Revenue per Share is $55.79 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 (NSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norfolk Southern stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $351.24 is trading 31.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $267.59.
GuruFocus considers Norfolk Southern to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NSC:
Revenue per Share: $55.79
GF Value™: $267.59 vs. price of $351.24 (31.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1330.5% above the Transportation median (#999999 of 970)
No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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