CNR : Canadian National Railway Co Stock Profile

Last Updated: 3/12/2024 0:47:16

Canadian National Railway Co trades with the ticker CNR on the TSX and is in the Railroads industry.

Overview
Canadian National Railway Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail, intermodal, trucking, and marine transportation and logistics business in Canada and the United States. The company provides rail services, which include equipment, custom brokerage services, transloading and distribution, business development and real estate, and private car storage services; and intermodal services, such as temperature controlled cargo, port partnerships, and logistics parks. It offers trucking services, such as door-to-door services, import and export dray, interline services, and specialized services, comprising flatbed trucks, on-deck mobile transport trays, expedited cargo, and permit/overweight services; and supply chain services. It serves automotive, coal, fertilizers, temperature controlled cargo, forest products, dimensional, grain, metal and minerals, petroleum and chemicals, consumer goods, and third party logistics applications. The company operates a rail network of approximately 20,000 route-miles of track and shipping spanning. Canadian National Railway Company was incorporated in 1919 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
 

Looking to invest in Canadian National Railway Co? Our analysis brings in the key facts, competitor research and valuation metrics for you to make an informed decision.

CNR.TO Stock Price and Key Stats

ETF Key Stats

Exchange: TSX

Market Cap : $111462.605MM

PE Ratio: 20.333

Price: 23 (Updated: 3/12/2024 0:47:16)



Canadian National Railway Co (CNR) vs Competitors in Railroads

Lets see how CNR.TO stacks up against others in the Railroads asset management industry. We have identified its main peers as:

Canadian National Railway Company, Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, Kelso Technologies Inc, Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd

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Railroads Industry Comparisons

Company Market Cap ($MM) P/E Ratio EV/EBITDA Dividend Yield
Canadian National Railway Company (CNR) $111,462.605 20.333 14.388 2.0%
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP) $112,898.384 28.76 -183.048 0.6%
Kelso Technologies Inc (KLS) $9.234 N/A -8.168 N/A%
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP) $112,898.384 28.76 -183.048 0.6%
Canadian National Railway Co (CNR) $111,462.605 20.333 14.388 2.0%

EV/EBITDA: Enterprise Value to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization – this ratio compares the value of a company, including debt, to the company’s cash earnings less non-cash expenses
Industry: companies that have a lot in common
Market Cap: Market Capitalization – the total value of all a corporation’s stock
N/A: Not Applicable or Not Available
P/E: Price-to-Earnings – this ratio relates a corporation’s share price to its earnings per share
Price: Stock Price – current value to buyers and sellers
Dividend Yield: Dividend or Distribution Yield  

Comparisons within Railroads

  • Canadian National Railway Co (CNR) vs Canadian National Railway Company (CNR)
    • CNR has higher EPS (8.53 vs 8.53). CNR has higher dividend yield (2.0% vs 2.0%). CNR has a higher P/E ratio (20.333 vs 20.333) indicating it’s more expensive.
  • Canadian National Railway Co (CNR) vs Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP)
    • CNR has higher EPS (8.53 vs 4.21). CNR has higher dividend yield (2.0% vs 0.6%). CP has a higher P/E ratio (28.76 vs 20.333) indicating it’s more expensive.
  • Canadian National Railway Co (CNR) vs Kelso Technologies Inc (KLS)
    • CNR has higher EPS (8.53 vs -0.04). CNR provides dividends, while KLS does not. KLS has a P/E under 0, indicating CNR (P/E 20.333) is in a better position.
  • Canadian National Railway Co (CNR) vs Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP)
    • CNR has higher EPS (8.53 vs 4.21). CNR has higher dividend yield (2.0% vs 0.6%). CP has a higher P/E ratio (28.76 vs 20.333) indicating it’s more expensive.

Our Recommendation: Hold
Shows positive EPS growth from this year to next, suggesting improving profitability. Has a lower P/E ratio (20.33) than the industry average (24.55), indicating potential undervaluation.
 

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