Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 4,071,000 | 2,851,000 | 4,809,000 | 4,447,000 | 3,002,000 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 12,123,000 | 11,434,000 | 12,053,000 | 10,496,000 | 9,164,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 33.58% | 24.93% | 39.90% | 42.37% | 32.76% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $4,071,000K ÷ $12,123,000K
= 33.58%
Based on the provided data, Norfolk Southern Corporation experienced fluctuations in its operating profit margin over the period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024.
In December 2020, the operating profit margin stood at 32.76%, showing the company generated $0.32 in operating profit for every $1 in sales. Subsequently, by December 2021, the operating profit margin increased significantly to 42.37%, indicating improved operational efficiency and cost management.
However, in December 2022, the operating profit margin slightly decreased to 39.90%, which could be due to various factors such as changes in revenue or increased operating expenses.
The following year, in December 2023, the operating profit margin decreased further to 24.93%, signaling a potential decline in profitability or challenges in maintaining operational costs.
By December 2024, the operating profit margin rebounded to 33.58%, showing signs of recovery or strategic adjustments implemented by the company to enhance its profitability.
Overall, Norfolk Southern Corporation's operating profit margin exhibited fluctuations during the period under review, indicating the company's ability to manage operating expenses and generate profits from its core business operations.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024