Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)
since 2005
Calculation
Norfolk Southern Corp., P/OP, long-term trends, calculation
| P/OP | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Operating profit per share1 | Operating profit per share1 | = | Income from railway operations1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2022 | 14.58 | = | 270.42 | ÷ | 18.55 | 18.55 | = | 4,447 | ÷ | 239,777,444 | |
| Feb 4, 2021 | 20.61 | = | 245.57 | ÷ | 11.92 | 11.92 | = | 3,002 | ÷ | 251,911,634 | |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 13.75 | = | 212.68 | ÷ | 15.47 | 15.47 | = | 3,989 | ÷ | 257,844,180 | |
| Feb 8, 2019 | 11.58 | = | 171.46 | ÷ | 14.80 | 14.80 | = | 3,959 | ÷ | 267,455,326 | |
| Feb 5, 2018 | 10.98 | = | 138.61 | ÷ | 12.63 | 12.63 | = | 3,586 | ÷ | 283,997,242 | |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 11.33 | = | 119.87 | ÷ | 10.58 | 10.58 | = | 3,074 | ÷ | 290,553,713 | |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 7.29 | = | 70.49 | ÷ | 9.67 | 9.67 | = | 2,884 | ÷ | 298,198,651 | |
| Feb 11, 2015 | 9.38 | = | 109.11 | ÷ | 11.63 | 11.63 | = | 3,575 | ÷ | 307,411,965 | |
| Feb 14, 2014 | 8.83 | = | 92.84 | ÷ | 10.52 | 10.52 | = | 3,257 | ÷ | 309,715,149 | |
| Feb 15, 2013 | 7.20 | = | 71.50 | ÷ | 9.93 | 9.93 | = | 3,124 | ÷ | 314,516,374 | |
| Feb 15, 2012 | 6.97 | = | 67.84 | ÷ | 9.73 | 9.73 | = | 3,213 | ÷ | 330,141,306 | |
| Feb 17, 2011 | 8.68 | = | 65.20 | ÷ | 7.51 | 7.51 | = | 2,676 | ÷ | 356,109,351 | |
| Feb 17, 2010 | 9.28 | = | 49.26 | ÷ | 5.31 | 5.31 | = | 1,962 | ÷ | 369,655,129 | |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 4.23 | = | 35.56 | ÷ | 8.42 | 8.42 | = | 3,084 | ÷ | 366,460,780 | |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 7.85 | = | 53.94 | ÷ | 6.87 | 6.87 | = | 2,585 | ÷ | 376,332,668 | |
| Feb 22, 2007 | 7.95 | = | 51.19 | ÷ | 6.44 | 6.44 | = | 2,557 | ÷ | 396,986,263 | |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 9.79 | = | 50.30 | ÷ | 5.14 | 5.14 | = | 2,117 | ÷ | 412,236,777 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Norfolk Southern Corp. Annual Report.
Comparison to Competitors
Norfolk Southern Corp., P/OP, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Norfolk Southern Corp. | FedEx Corp. | Uber Technologies Inc. | Union Pacific Corp. | United Parcel Service Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2022 | 14.58 | 13.46 | — | 16.53 | 14.20 |
| Feb 4, 2021 | 20.61 | 17.79 | — | 17.46 | 18.23 |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 13.75 | 9.92 | — | 14.83 | 11.72 |
| Feb 8, 2019 | 11.58 | 12.57 | — | 13.73 | 13.69 |
| Feb 5, 2018 | 10.98 | 11.48 | — | 12.30 | 11.98 |
| Feb 6, 2017 | 11.33 | 13.87 | — | 12.14 | 17.14 |
| Feb 8, 2016 | 7.29 | 25.90 | — | 7.89 | 11.27 |
| Feb 11, 2015 | 9.38 | 12.51 | — | 12.26 | 18.48 |
| Feb 14, 2014 | 8.83 | 12.87 | — | 10.81 | 12.57 |
| Feb 15, 2013 | 7.20 | 9.13 | — | 9.26 | 58.68 |
| Feb 15, 2012 | 6.97 | 12.54 | — | 9.74 | 12.11 |
| Feb 17, 2011 | 8.68 | 12.16 | — | 9.29 | 12.40 |
| Feb 17, 2010 | 9.28 | 23.98 | — | 9.25 | 15.34 |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 4.23 | 11.54 | — | 6.09 | 7.62 |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 7.85 | 11.05 | — | 9.75 | 125.70 |
| Feb 22, 2007 | 7.95 | 11.08 | — | 9.75 | 11.27 |
| Feb 23, 2006 | 9.79 | 10.21 | — | 13.19 | 13.88 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).