Norfolk Southern NSC Return on invested capital

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FAQ

What is Norfolk Southern's return on invested capital?

Norfolk Southern (NSC) reported return on invested capital of 15.4% in Q4 2025.

How has Norfolk Southern's return on invested capital changed year-over-year?

Norfolk Southern's return on invested capital decreased by 40.9% year-over-year, from 26.1% to 15.4%.

What is the long-term trend for Norfolk Southern's return on invested capital?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Norfolk Southern's return on invested capital has grown at a -1.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 16.3% to 15.4%.

What does return on invested capital mean?

Net operating profit after tax (operating income taxed at the effective rate) divided by average invested capital (debt plus equity minus cash). Measures the after-tax return on all capital put to work in the business, independent of capital structure.