CNR:CA:TSX-Canadian National Railway Company

EQUITY | Transportation & Logistics | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 107.03

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Market Cap

CAD 68.24B

Volume

1.00M

Analyst Target

CAD 105.74
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About

Canadian National Railway Co is engaged in the rail and related transportation business. It transports goods for business sectors. The goods include resource products, manufactured products and consumer goods.

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Largest Industry Peers for Transportation & Logistics

ETFs Containing CNR:CA

QCAN 0.00 % 0.30 %

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QXM.A:CA 0.00 % 1.39 %

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RCE:CA 0.00 % 0.43 %

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TTP:CA TD S&P/TSX Capped Composi.. 0.00 % 0.07 %

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CAD 1.34B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Transportation & Logistics) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 3.26% 40% F 74% C
Dividend Return 0.44% 14% F 9% A-
Total Return 3.70% 40% F 72% C
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 0.41% 20% F 49% F
Dividend Return 1.20% 50% F 12% F
Total Return 1.61% 20% F 39% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 117.14% 56% F 88% B+
Dividend Return 12.75% 71% C- 29% F
Total Return 129.89% 56% F 87% B+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 16.06% 60% D- 86% B+
Dividend Return 17.78% 60% D- 86% B+
Total Return 1.72% 88% B+ 35% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 17.06% 90% A- 46% F
Risk Adjusted Return 104.21% 80% B- 87% B+
Market Capitalization 68.24B 100% F 100% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Transportation & Logistics) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 19.40 70% 28%
Price/Book Ratio 5.27 40% 11%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 3.79 50% 19%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 28.39 40% 13%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 35.57% 90% 93%
Return on Invested Capital 22.87% 90% 93%
Return on Assets 14.69% 100% 93%
Debt to Equity Ratio 69.25% 67% 40%

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.