Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vsUrban Outfitters Inc (URBN)
NSC
Norfolk Southern Corporation
$282.61
-0.36%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $63.70B
URBN
Urban Outfitters Inc
$61.47
-0.36%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Norfolk Southern Corporation generates 98% more annual revenue ($12.18B vs $6.17B). NSC leads profitability with a 23.6% profit margin vs 7.5%. URBN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. URBN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 62/100 (C+).
NSC
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
URBN
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-265.7%
Fair Value
$86.77
Current Price
$282.61
$195.84 premium
Margin of Safety
-104.9%
Fair Value
$34.41
Current Price
$61.47
$27.06 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 31.2%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 1.7%
Earnings declined 11.4%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
7.5% margin — thin
Earnings declined 17.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : NSC
The strongest argument for NSC centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.6% and operating margin at 31.2%.
Bull Case : URBN
The strongest argument for URBN centers on Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 10.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.01 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : NSC
The primary concerns for NSC are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : URBN
The primary concerns for URBN are Profit Margin, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NSC profiles as a declining stock while URBN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NSC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
URBN is growing revenue faster at 10.1% — sustainability is the question.
URBN generates stronger free cash flow (217M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
URBN scores higher overall (62/100 vs 53/100) and 10.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Norfolk Southern Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · RAILROADS · USA
The Norfolk Southern Railway is a Class I freight railroad in the United States, and is the current name of the former Southern Railway. With headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, the company operates 19,420 route miles (31,250 km) in 22 eastern states, the District of Columbia, and has rights in Canada over the Albany to Montreal route of the Canadian Pacific Railway, and previously on CN from Buffalo to St. Thomas.
Urban Outfitters Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Urban Outfitters, Inc. is engaged in the retail and wholesale of general consumer products. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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