Is NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | 25.4% / 30% | 2.2% / 30% | 1.5% / 30% | 0.94% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| DJIM | 25.4% / 33% | 2.2% / 33% | 1.5% / 33% | 0.94% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| MSCI | 38.3% / 33% | 3.4% / 33% | 2.2% / 33% | 0.94% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
| S&P | 25.4% / 33% | 2.2% / 33% | 1.5% / 33% | 0.94% / 5% | ✓ HALAL |
| FTSE | 38.3% / 33% | 3.4% / 33% | 2.2% / 50% | 0.94% / 5% | ✗ NOT HALAL |
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 46.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 31.2% | |
| Net Margin | 23.6% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 19.2% | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 5.9% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $4.4B |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.2B |
| Total Debt | $17.3B |
| Debt-to-Equity | 114.7 |
| Current Ratio | 0.8 |
| Total Assets | $45.2B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $283.28 |
| 50-Day MA | $299.42 |
| 200-Day MA | $285.74 |
| Avg Volume | 1.2M |
| Beta | 1.3 |
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52-Week Range
$201.63
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About NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC)
Norfolk Southern Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail transportation of raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods in the United States. The company transports agriculture, forest, and consumer products comprising soybeans, wheat, corn, fertilizers, livestock and poultry feed, food products, food oils, flour, sweeteners, ethanol, lumber and wood products, pulp board and paper products, wood fibers, wood pulp, beverages, and canned goods; chemicals, including sulfur and related chemicals, petroleum products comprising crude oil, chlorine and bleaching compounds, plastics, rubber, industrial chemicals, chemical wastes, sand, and natural gas liquids; metals and construction materials, such as steel, aluminum products, machinery, scrap metals, cement, aggregates, minerals, clay, transportation equipment, and military-related products; and automotive, including finished motor vehicles and automotive parts, as well as coal. It also transports overseas freight through various Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports; and operates an intermodal network. Norfolk Southern Corporation was incorporated in 1980 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP (NSC) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP is Halal. The company passes all financial ratio thresholds for debt, cash, receivables, and impermissible income. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP's debt ratio?
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP's debt ratio is 25.4% under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%. Under MSCI and FTSE (which use total assets as the denominator), the debt ratio is 38.3%.
Does NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP require dividend purification?
Yes, NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP has an impermissible income ratio of 0.94%, which means 0.94% of any dividends received should be donated to charity as purification. This is because a small portion of the company's revenue comes from non-Shariah-compliant sources.
What are NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP's key financial metrics?
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP has a market capitalization of $63.6B, trailing P/E ratio of 22.2, and revenue of $12.2B. The company maintains a gross margin of 46.0% and a net margin of 23.6%. Return on equity stands at 19.2%.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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