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NSC Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

17.0%

Updated 945h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how effectively a company generates profit from every dollar of shareholder equity — currently 17.0% means NSC earns $0.17 for each $1 of equity.

Sector Performance

61th percentile

NSC

17.0%

Sector Median

13.3%

Sector Avg

16.9%

Prior Period

17.6%(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how effectively a company generates profit from every dollar of shareholder equity — currently 17.0% means NSC earns $0.17 for each $1 of equity.

This places the company above the sector median of 13.8%, at the 59th percentile among its peers, indicating above-average profitability relative to competitors. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a decline of 3.4% from the prior quarter’s 17.6%. The combination of a high ROE level with a recent decline suggests moderate risk: the company remains profitable relative to peers, but investors should watch whether the downward trend continues or reverses. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the strong relative performance justifies a hold position, but the quarterly drop introduces enough caution to avoid an upgrade to bullish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about NSC?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are NSC's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: LOW (-67.1%), MAR (-69.0%), BMBL (-76.9%), WBA (-82.7%), NIO (-84.0%).

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The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.