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HON vs NSC: Honeywell vs Norfolk Southern

Honeywell (HON) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) on Torvanta's measures: HON grades higher on 2 of the 4 factor families and NSC on 2.

HONNSC
Value gradeAC
Growth gradeC+D
Profitability gradeC+B-
Momentum gradeC+B-
Market value$67.9B$71.0B
P/E (trailing)9.8x27.0x
Forward P/E (Torvanta estimate)6.5x27.5x
Revenue, last 12 months$39.0B$12.5B
Revenue growth (y/y)-0%+3%
Operating margin20.2%32.2%
Return on invested capital14.4%20.8%
Free-cash-flow yield6.1%2.3%
Total return, 1 year+5.7%+7.2%
Total return, 3 years+28.0%+76.6%

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Which is better, HON or NSC?

Honeywell (HON) and Norfolk Southern (NSC) on Torvanta's measures: HON grades higher on 2 of the 4 factor families and NSC on 2. 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, HON or NSC?

On trailing earnings HON trades at 9.8x and NSC at 27.0x; their value grades are A and C against their sectors.

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