TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
Emerson Electric vs Norfolk Southern
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/E is 34.9x for Emerson Electric vs 27.7x for Norfolk Southern; P/S is 4.8x for Emerson Electric vs 5.7x for Norfolk Southern; revenue growth is 5.4% for Emerson Electric vs 6.0% for Norfolk Southern; net margin is 14.2% for Emerson Electric vs 20.7% for Norfolk Southern.
What stands out
- Norfolk Southern is cheaper on earnings: 27.7x P/E vs 34.9x for Emerson Electric.
- Emerson Electric carries less debt relative to equity: 0.36 vs 0.95 for Norfolk Southern.
Key metrics
| Metric | EMR | NSC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $166.98 | $330.53 |
| Market cap | $91.61B | $74.24B |
| P/E | 34.9x (#2) | 27.7x (#1) |
| P/S | 4.8x (#1) | 5.7x (#2) |
| Revenue growth | 5.4% (#2) | 6.0% (#1) |
| Operating margin | — | 31.5% (#1) |
| Net margin | 14.2% (#2) | 20.7% (#1) |
| Debt / equity | 0.36 (#1) | 0.95 (#2) |
| 1-year return | +26.1% (#1) | +15.4% (#2) |
| Research score | 58/100 (#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
- Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) — Specialty Industrial Machinery
- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) — Railroads