Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Norfolk Southern Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
18.5%
FY2025
5-year range
13.6% / 18.5%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+0.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#96 of 330
Industrials
What the data says
At 18.5%, Norfolk Southern's return on equity (roe) ranks #96 of 330 in the Industrials sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 13.6% in FY2022 to 18.5% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
18.5% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +1.1%.
Improved from 14.3% to 18.5% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +4.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- +1.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#96 of 330 in IndustrialsTop 29% of 330This company 18.5% Sector average 9.8%
▼
+88.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Norfolk Southern's return on equity (roe) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) increased 0.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 8.7pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2019.
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 Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 18.5% | +0.8% |
| FY2024 | 18.3% | +28.3% |
| FY2023 | 14.3% | +5.0% |
| FY2022 | 13.6% | -24.1% |
| FY2021 | 17.9% | +3.3% |
| FY2020 | 17.3% | -47.5% |
| FY2019 | 33.0% | +223.8% |
| FY2018 | 10.2% | -69.1% |
| FY2017 | 33.0% | +145.8% |
| FY2016 | 13.4% | +5.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026