Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vsWheaton Precious Metals Corp (WPM)
NSC
Norfolk Southern Corporation
$312.01
-0.44%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $70.39B
WPM
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp
$138.85
+5.54%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $59.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Norfolk Southern Corporation generates 426% more annual revenue ($12.19B vs $2.31B). WPM leads profitability with a 63.6% profit margin vs 21.9%. WPM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.43. WPM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
NSC
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
WPM
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 32.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Keeps 64 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 75.2%
Revenue surging 127.2% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 533.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Moderate valuation
0.2% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 26.6%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 21.9% and operating margin at 32.3%.
Bull Case : WPM
The strongest argument for WPM centers on PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 63.6% and operating margin at 75.2%. Revenue growth of 127.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : NSC
The primary concerns for NSC are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WPM
The primary concerns for WPM are P/E Ratio. A P/E of 40.6x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NSC profiles as a value stock while WPM is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NSC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.29 — expect wider price swings.
WPM is growing revenue faster at 127.2% — sustainability is the question.
WPM generates stronger free cash flow (101M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WPM scores higher overall (76/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 63.6% margins and 127.2% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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