Company / Profit Margin
Norfolk Southern Profit Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Profit Margin
23.6%
FY2025
5-year range
15.0% / 24.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+9.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#11 of 332
Industrials
What the data says
Among 332 Industrials companies, Norfolk Southern is in the top 3% for profit margin. Profit Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 15.0% in FY2023 to 209.9% in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
23.6% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +0.3%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from 15.0% to 23.6% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Profit Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +3.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- +0.3pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 3% in IndustrialsTop 3% of 332This company 23.6% Sector average -675.3%
▼
+103.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, profit margin increased 9.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 698.9pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak profit margin was recorded in FY2017.
- Lowest profit margin in the period was in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.03 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- Strong profit margin: 24.2%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Profit MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 23.6% | +9.1% |
| FY2024 | 21.6% | +43.9% |
| FY2023 | 15.0% | -26.9% |
| FY2022 | 20.6% | -14.7% |
| FY2021 | 24.1% | +3.6% |
| FY2020 | 23.3% | -54.6% |
| FY2019 | 51.2% | +203.6% |
| FY2018 | 16.9% | -92.0% |
| FY2017 | 209.9% | +1144.0% |
| FY2016 | 16.9% | +14.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026