HI vs. NSC

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

HI (Hillenbrand, Inc.) and NSC (Norfolk Southern Corporation) are both stocks. Both are in the Industrials sector — HI in Specialty Industrial Machinery, NSC in Railroads. At a 0.46 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

HI vs. NSC - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Hillenbrand, Inc. (HI) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

HI

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

NSC

• 1D: 0.78%
• 1M: -2.22%
• YTD: 7.46%
• 6M: 6.34%
• 1Y: 27.72%
• 3Y*: 15.00%
• 5Y*: 4.09%
• 10Y*: 16.33%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

HI vs. NSC - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
HI Hillenbrand, Inc.	0.82%	6.89%	-34.04%	14.37%	-16.24%	33.09%	23.47%	-10.09%	-13.58%	19.10%
NSC Norfolk Southern Corporation	7.46%	25.65%	1.55%	-1.63%	-15.59%	27.26%	24.76%	32.39%	5.22%	36.85%

Correlation

The correlation between HI and NSC is 0.28, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.28
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.39
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.45
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.48
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 31, 2008	0.46

The correlation between HI and NSC shifts across timeframes, from 0.28 (1 year) to 0.48 (10 years), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

EPS HI : $0.49 NSC : $15.83
PE Ratio HI : 65.66 NSC : 19.42
PEG Ratio HI : 1.77 NSC : 2.95
PS Ratio HI : 0.90 NSC : 4.26
Total Revenue (TTM) HI : $2.52B NSC : $12.19B
Gross Profit (TTM) HI : $849.50M NSC : $6.23B
EBITDA (TTM) HI : $186.80M NSC : $5.20B

Return for Risk

HI vs. NSC — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

NSC

NSC Risk / Return Rank: 78
NSC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 80
NSC Sortino Ratio Rank: 77
NSC Omega Ratio Rank: 76
NSC Calmar Ratio Rank: 76
NSC Martin Ratio Rank: 80

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

HI vs. NSC - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Hillenbrand, Inc. (HI) and Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	HI	NSC	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.42	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.16	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.60	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.42	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	HI	NSC	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-67.74%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-12.47%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-25.11%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-35.64%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-44.42%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-5.57%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-15.14%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	4.09%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HI	NSC	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	7.74%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	15.87%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	19.67%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	25.05%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	27.54%	—

Dividends

HI vs. NSC - Dividend Comparison

HI's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.12%, more than NSC's 1.76% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
HI Hillenbrand, Inc.	2.12%	2.85%	2.90%	1.84%	2.04%	1.66%	2.14%	2.53%	2.19%	1.84%	2.12%	2.71%
NSC Norfolk Southern Corporation	1.76%	1.87%	2.30%	2.28%	2.01%	1.40%	1.58%	1.85%	2.03%	1.68%	2.18%	2.79%

Financials

HI vs. NSC - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Hillenbrand, Inc. and Norfolk Southern Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

HI - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Hillenbrand, Inc. reported a gross profit of 183.70M and revenue of 550.20M. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 33.4%.

NSC - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Norfolk Southern Corporation reported a gross profit of 2.00B and revenue of 3.00B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 66.8%.

HI - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Hillenbrand, Inc. reported an operating income of 34.50M and revenue of 550.20M, resulting in an operating margin of 6.3%.

NSC - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Norfolk Southern Corporation reported an operating income of 877.00M and revenue of 3.00B, resulting in an operating margin of 29.3%.

HI - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Hillenbrand, Inc. reported a net income of -2.20M and revenue of 550.20M, resulting in a net margin of -0.4%.

NSC - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Norfolk Southern Corporation reported a net income of 547.00M and revenue of 3.00B, resulting in a net margin of 18.3%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both HI and NSC in my portfolio?

HI and NSC have a correlation of 0.28, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.