Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC) ROCE %: 8.77% (As of Mar. 2026)


MEX:NSC Norfolk Southern Corp MEX:NSC
84 GF Score
Price MXN5,332.88
GF Value MXN4,464.90
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What is Norfolk Southern ROCE %?

Norfolk Southern MEX:NSC 84 ROCE % is 8.77% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. Norfolk Southern's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.77%.

Norfolk Southern  (MEX:NSC) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

Norfolk Southern ROCE % Related Terms

Norfolk Southern ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Norfolk Southern's ROCE % 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.

Norfolk Southern ROCE % Chart

Norfolk Southern Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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Norfolk Southern Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Norfolk Southern ROCE % Calculation

Norfolk Southern's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=80251.405/( ( (911018.687 - 73933.456) + (814505.846 - 67971.518) )/ 2 )
=80251.405/( (837085.231+746534.328)/ 2 )
=80251.405/791809.7795
=10.14 %

Norfolk Southern's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=65783.288/( ( (814505.846 - 67971.518) + (813509.196 - 60139.055) )/ 2 )
=65783.288/( ( 746534.328 + 753370.141 )/ 2 )
=65783.288/749952.2345
=8.77 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 8.77% mean?
Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC) has a ROCE % of 8.77% as of Mar. 2026.
Is Norfolk Southern's ROCE % too high?
Norfolk Southern's current ROCE % is 8.77%. The Transportation industry median ROCE % is 7.74. Norfolk Southern's value of 8.77% is 13.3% above this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to CSX and WAB?
Norfolk Southern's ROCE % of 8.77% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. The industry median ROCE % is 7.74. Norfolk Southern's value of 8.77% is 13.3% 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 ROCE % for a Transportation company?
The median ROCE % among Transportation companies is 7.74, based on 997 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Norfolk Southern's current ROCE % of 8.77% is 13.3% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Transportation industry, the median ROCE % is 7.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norfolk Southern's current ROCE % is 8.77%. 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 ROCE % of 8.77%. 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 ROCE % is 8.77% and 13.3% above the Transportation industry median of 7.74. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Norfolk Southern (MEX:NSC), the current ROCE % is 8.77% 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:

  • ROCE %: 8.77%
  • GF Value™: MXN4,464.90 vs. price of MXN5,332.88 (19.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 10 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13.3% above the Transportation median

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.

Norfolk Southern Business Description

Address 650 West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA, USA, 30308-1925
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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