CNI:NYE-Canadian National Railway Company (USD)

EQUITY | Railroads | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 93.12

Change

+0.41 (+0.44)%

Market Cap

USD 50.54B

Volume

0.67M

Analyst Target

USD 95.71
Analyst Rating

N/A

ducovest Verdict

Verdict

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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XIU 0.00 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Railroads) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 2.95% 67% D+ 66% D+
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 2.95% 58% F 64% D
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 9.86% 73% C 59% D-
Dividend Return 2.54% 70% C- 55% F
Total Return 12.40% 73% C 58% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 32.78% 64% D 70% C-
Dividend Return 11.93% 73% C 46% F
Total Return 44.72% 64% D 67% D+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 11.76% 83% B 79% B-
Dividend Return 14.14% 75% C 80% B-
Total Return 2.38% 64% D 52% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 12.13% 92% A 59% D-
Risk Adjusted Return 116.60% 92% A 87% B+
Market Capitalization 50.54B 92% A 96% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Railroads) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 19.40 75% 56%
Price/Book Ratio 5.13 33% 19%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 14.51 50% 32%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 451.86 8% 2%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 23.63% 75% 89%
Return on Invested Capital 15.66% 83% 85%
Return on Assets 8.74% 75% 91%
Debt to Equity Ratio 65.36% 80% 53%

Annual Financials (USD)

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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.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

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.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

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.

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.