Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
Norfolk Southern Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
6.3%
FY2025
5-year range
4.4% / 7.1%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+5.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#126 of 348
Industrials
What the data says
At 6.3%, Norfolk Southern's return on assets (roa) ranks #126 of 348 in the Industrials sector. Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 4.4% in FY2023 to 15.1% in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
6.3% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -0.7%.
Improved from 4.4% to 6.3% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +1.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- -0.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#126 of 348 in IndustrialsTop 36% of 348This company 6.3% Sector average 2.0%
▼
+224.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) increased 5.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 4.4pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2017.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) 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 | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 6.3% | +5.8% |
| FY2024 | 6.0% | +36.7% |
| FY2023 | 4.4% | -15.3% |
| FY2022 | 5.2% | -26.7% |
| FY2021 | 7.1% | +0.7% |
| FY2020 | 7.0% | -50.7% |
| FY2019 | 14.2% | +209.8% |
| FY2018 | 4.6% | -69.6% |
| FY2017 | 15.1% | +216.5% |
| FY2016 | 4.8% | +4.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026