NSC vs WAB
Norfolk Southern and Wabtec, both Industrials
Norfolk Southern is the larger company at $67B against $46B. On trailing earnings NSC is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 27.1 against 38.3, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year WAB returned +50% against +14% for NSC. The RyuScore puts WAB ahead, 63 against 62 out of 100.
| Figure | NSC | WAB |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $318 | $285 |
| Market cap | $67B | $46B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 27.1 | 38.3 |
| Dividend yield | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| 1-year return | +14% | +50% |
| 5-year return | +43% | +224% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 62/100 | 63/100 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Norfolk Southern
Revenue of $3.5B in Q2 2026, net income $734M. Its largest reported line is Agriculture Forest And Consumer Products, 32% of the disclosed total.
Wabtec
Revenue of $3.2B in Q2 2026, net income $395M. Its largest reported line is Equipment, 25% of the disclosed total.
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