Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005
Calculation
Norfolk Southern Corp., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net income1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 7.81% | = | 100 | × | 3,005) | ÷ | 38,493) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 5.30% | = | 100 | × | 2,013) | ÷ | 37,962) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 7.18% | = | 100 | × | 2,722) | ÷ | 37,923) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.36% | = | 100 | × | 2,666) | ÷ | 36,239) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 15.13% | = | 100 | × | 5,404) | ÷ | 35,711) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 4.78% | = | 100 | × | 1,668) | ÷ | 34,892) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.54% | = | 100 | × | 1,556) | ÷ | 34,260) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.02% | = | 100 | × | 2,000) | ÷ | 33,241) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 5.88% | = | 100 | × | 1,910) | ÷ | 32,483) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 5.76% | = | 100 | × | 1,749) | ÷ | 30,342) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 6.71% | = | 100 | × | 1,916) | ÷ | 28,538) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 5.31% | = | 100 | × | 1,496) | ÷ | 28,199) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 3.78% | = | 100 | × | 1,034) | ÷ | 27,369) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 6.53% | = | 100 | × | 1,716) | ÷ | 26,297) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 5.60% | = | 100 | × | 1,464) | ÷ | 26,144) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 5.69% | = | 100 | × | 1,481) | ÷ | 26,028) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 4.95% | = | 100 | × | 1,281) | ÷ | 25,861) |
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$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Norfolk Southern Corp., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Norfolk Southern Corp. | FedEx Corp. | Uber Technologies Inc. | Union Pacific Corp. | United Parcel Service Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 7.81% | 6.32% | -1.28% | 10.27% | 18.57% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 5.30% | 1.75% | -20.35% | 8.57% | 2.15% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 7.18% | 0.99% | -26.78% | 9.60% | 7.67% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.36% | 8.74% | — | 10.09% | 9.58% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 15.13% | 6.17% | — | 18.53% | 10.81% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 4.78% | 3.95% | — | 7.60% | 8.50% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.54% | 2.83% | — | 8.74% | 12.64% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.02% | 6.34% | — | 9.83% | 8.55% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 5.88% | 4.65% | — | 8.82% | 12.07% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 5.76% | 6.80% | — | 8.36% | 2.08% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 6.71% | 5.30% | — | 7.30% | 10.96% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 5.31% | 4.75% | — | 6.45% | 10.38% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 3.78% | 0.40% | — | 4.48% | 6.75% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 6.53% | 4.39% | — | 5.89% | 9.42% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 5.60% | 8.40% | — | 4.88% | 0.98% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 5.69% | 7.96% | — | 4.40% | 12.65% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 4.95% | 7.10% | — | 2.88% | 10.99% |
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).
Comparison to Sector (Transportation)
Norfolk Southern Corp., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (transportation)
| Norfolk Southern Corp. | Transportation | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 7.81% | 9.49% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 5.30% | 0.52% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 7.18% | 1.16% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.36% | 9.49% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 15.13% | 12.27% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 4.78% | 6.67% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.54% | 8.21% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.02% | 8.50% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 5.88% | 8.64% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 5.76% | 5.85% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 6.71% | 7.98% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 5.31% | 7.34% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 3.78% | 4.21% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 6.53% | 6.65% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 5.60% | 4.21% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 5.69% | 8.24% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 4.95% | 6.95% |
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).
Comparison to Industry (Industrials)
Norfolk Southern Corp., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (industrials)
| Norfolk Southern Corp. | Industrials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | 7.81% | 3.83% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 5.30% | 0.74% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 7.18% | 2.39% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 7.36% | 3.08% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 15.13% | 3.53% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 4.78% | 4.50% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 4.54% | 2.94% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 6.02% | 4.35% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 5.88% | 3.98% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 5.76% | 3.55% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 6.71% | 3.74% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 5.31% | 3.12% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 3.78% | 2.34% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 6.53% | 3.61% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 5.60% | 3.92% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 5.69% | 4.31% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 4.95% | 3.59% |
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).