TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
CSX vs Norfolk Southern
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/E is 27.0x for CSX vs 27.7x for Norfolk Southern; P/S is 6.4x for CSX vs 5.7x for Norfolk Southern; revenue growth is 5.8% for CSX vs 6.0% for Norfolk Southern; operating margin is 36.4% for CSX vs 31.5% for Norfolk Southern.
What stands out
- CSX's shares did better over the past year: +46.3% vs +15.2% for Norfolk Southern.
- CSX scores higher on TickerHum's ratings: 65/100 vs 55/100 for Norfolk Southern.
Key metrics
| Metric | CSX | NSC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $51.79 | $329.92 |
| Market cap | $95.47B | $74.11B |
| P/E | 27.0x (#1) | 27.7x (#2) |
| P/S | 6.4x (#2) | 5.7x (#1) |
| Revenue growth | 5.8% (#2) | 6.0% (#1) |
| Operating margin | 36.4% (#1) | 31.5% (#2) |
| Net margin | 24.0% (#1) | 20.7% (#2) |
| Debt / equity | 1.19 (#2) | 0.95 (#1) |
| 1-year return | +46.3% (#1) | +15.2% (#2) |
| Research score | 65/100 (#1) | 55/100 (#2) |
Higher is better for growth, margins, one-year return and overall score; lower is better for valuation and debt ratios. Ties share a rank and missing values are excluded.
Company research
- CSX Corporation (CSX) — Railroads
- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) — Railroads