P/E Ratio
Updated 223h ago
Sector Performance
51th percentileNSC
24.9x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
Deep Analysis
The P/E ratio of 24.9x means investors pay $24.90 for every $1 of the company’s earnings over the past year—it signals how expensive the stock is relative to its profitability.
Compared to sector peers, this ratio sits just above the sector median of 24.1x, placing NSC in the 53rd percentile, a near-average valuation. No trend data is available: the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both marked as N/A, so no direction can be assessed. The combination of a slightly above-median P/E with no trend information offers neither a clear risk nor a strong opportunity—it simply reflects a valuation in line with the peer group. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the stock’s price-to-earnings multiple does not deviate enough from the sector norm to warrant an upgrade or downgrade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about NSC?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
Who are NSC's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: VICI (9.1x), OMF (9.0x), JACK (8.5x), GIS (8.4x), FIS (8.4x).
The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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24.9x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
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