Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vsWipro Limited ADR (WIT)
NSC
Norfolk Southern Corporation
$282.61
-0.36%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $63.70B
WIT
Wipro Limited ADR
$2.09
-0.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $22.00B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wipro Limited ADR generates 7362% more annual revenue ($908.92B vs $12.18B). NSC leads profitability with a 23.6% profit margin vs 14.6%. WIT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.43. WIT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
NSC
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
WIT
Buy53
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
-171.6%
Fair Value
$0.88
Current Price
$2.09
$1.21 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
Generating 37.9B in free cash flow
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.2%
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 : WIT
The strongest argument for WIT centers on Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : NSC
The primary concerns for NSC are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : WIT
The primary concerns for WIT are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NSC profiles as a declining stock while WIT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NSC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
WIT is growing revenue faster at 5.5% — sustainability is the question.
WIT generates stronger free cash flow (37.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NSC scores higher overall (53/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 23.6% margins. 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.
Wipro Limited ADR
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
Wipro Limited is a global information technology (IT), consulting and business process services company. The company is headquartered in Bengaluru, India.
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