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CSX vs NSC: CSX Corporation vs Norfolk Southern

CSX Corporation (CSX) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) on Torvanta's measures: CSX grades higher on 4 of the 4 factor families and NSC on 0.

CSXNSC
Value gradeC+C-
Growth gradeC+D
Profitability gradeB+B-
Momentum gradeBB-
Market value$86.7B$70.3B
P/E (trailing)27.2x26.7x
Forward P/E (Torvanta model estimate)23.0x23.2x
Revenue, last 12 months$14.5B$12.5B
Revenue growth (y/y)+3%+3%
Operating margin34.2%32.2%
Return on invested capital29.1%20.8%
Free-cash-flow yield3.2%2.3%
Total return, 1 year+31.7%+7.7%
Total return, 3 years+57.9%+74.1%

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Which is better, CSX or NSC?

CSX Corporation (CSX) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) on Torvanta's measures: CSX grades higher on 4 of the 4 factor families and NSC on 0. Which fits an investor depends on their goals; this is research, not a recommendation. Subscribers see where the model ranks each and its expected return.

Which is cheaper, CSX or NSC?

On trailing earnings CSX trades at 27.2x and NSC at 26.7x; their value grades are C+ and C- against their sectors.

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