TickerHumSide-by-side comparison
Norfolk Southern vs Old Dominion Freight Line
As of Nov 11, 2026, P/E is 27.7x for Norfolk Southern vs 30.6x for Old Dominion Freight Line; P/S is 5.7x for Norfolk Southern vs 6.1x for Old Dominion Freight Line; revenue growth is 6.0% for Norfolk Southern vs 3.8% for Old Dominion Freight Line; operating margin is 31.5% for Norfolk Southern vs 26.6% for Old Dominion Freight Line.
Key metrics
| Metric | NSC | ODFL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $330.53 | $170.50 |
| Market cap | $74.24B | $35.13B |
| P/E | 27.7x (#1) | 30.6x (#2) |
| P/S | 5.7x (#1) | 6.1x (#2) |
| Revenue growth | 6.0% (#1) | 3.8% (#2) |
| Operating margin | 31.5% (#1) | 26.6% (#2) |
| Net margin | 20.7% (#1) | 20.1% (#2) |
| Debt / equity | 0.95 (#2) | 0.00 (#1) |
| 1-year return | +15.4% (#2) | +22.8% (#1) |
| Research score | 55/100 (#2) | 60/100 (#1) |
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
- Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) — Railroads
- Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL) — Trucking