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 | $217.25 | $312.81 |
| Market cap | $171.26B | $70.26B |
| P/E ratio | 86.2 | 26.4 |
| ROE | 169.95% | 17.61% |
| Profit margin | 2.46% | 21.91% |
| Revenue growth | 14.00% | 0.20% |
| Dividend yield | — | 1.73% |
| Beta | 1.20 | 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 26.4 vs 86.2).
- BA earns a higher return on equity (170% vs 18%).
- BA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 0%).
- NSC pays a dividend (1.73%) 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.