BA vs NSC
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Boeing Company vs Norfolk Southern Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BA | NSC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $231.20 | $335.41 |
| Market cap | $182.73B | $75.34B |
| P/E ratio | 84.1 | 28.6 |
| ROE | 173.54% | 16.98% |
| Profit margin | 2.59% | 21.02% |
| Revenue growth | 8.00% | 11.40% |
| Dividend yield | — | 1.61% |
| Beta | 1.22 | 1.27 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BA vs NSC in plain English
- BA is the bigger company — about 2.4× the market cap of NSC.
- NSC is cheaper on earnings (P/E 28.6 vs 84.1).
- BA earns a higher return on equity (174% vs 17%).
- NSC is growing revenue faster (11% vs 8%).
- NSC pays a dividend (1.61%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BA return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Boeing Company would be worth today.
NSC return calculator
See what $1,000 in Norfolk Southern Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.