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CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY (CP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CP - CA13646K1084 - Common Stock

74.45 USD
+0.82 (+1.11%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 8:11:40 PM
74.5 USD
+0.05 (+0.07%)
Pre-Market: 1/5/2026, 8:18:18 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CP. CP was compared to 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. CP has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. CP is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CP was profitable.
CP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CP has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CP had a positive operating cash flow.
CP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

CP has a Return On Assets of 4.92%. This is in the better half of the industry: CP outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.33%, CP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
CP has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.27%. This is in the better half of the industry: CP outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CP is below the industry average of 6.93%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.45%) for CP is below the current ROIC(5.27%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.92%
ROE 9.33%
ROIC 5.27%
ROA(3y)4.65%
ROA(5y)5.69%
ROE(3y)8.76%
ROE(5y)13.62%
ROIC(3y)4.45%
ROIC(5y)5.79%
CP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 28.38%, CP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CP has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 37.47%, CP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
CP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
CP's Gross Margin of 85.12% is amongst the best of the industry. CP outperforms 97.62% of its industry peers.
CP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 37.47%
PM (TTM) 28.38%
GM 85.12%
OM growth 3Y-3.17%
OM growth 5Y-1.91%
PM growth 3Y-10.52%
PM growth 5Y-3.98%
GM growth 3Y-0.68%
GM growth 5Y-0.26%
CP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CP is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CP remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
CP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
CP Yearly Shares OutstandingCP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M
CP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.01 indicates that CP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
CP has a Altman-Z score (2.01) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CP has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.98. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CP would need 9.98 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CP has a Debt to FCF ratio of 9.98. This is in the better half of the industry: CP outperforms 69.05% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that CP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.51, CP is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.51
Debt/FCF 9.98
Altman-Z 2.01
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC8.96%
CP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.63 indicates that CP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CP has a Current ratio of 0.63. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CP underperforms 88.10% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that CP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CP has a worse Quick ratio (0.54) than 88.10% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.63
Quick Ratio 0.54
CP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.12% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, CP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.28% on average per year.
CP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.02%.
CP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 13.30% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.12%
EPS 3Y4.29%
EPS 5Y5.28%
EPS Q2Q%11.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.02%
Revenue growth 3Y22.08%
Revenue growth 5Y13.3%
Sales Q2Q%3.16%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.48% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
CP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.93% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.91%
EPS Next 2Y13.37%
EPS Next 3Y13.41%
EPS Next 5Y12.48%
Revenue Next Year4.25%
Revenue Next 2Y5.25%
Revenue Next 3Y5.81%
Revenue Next 5Y5.93%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B 20B
CP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 5 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CP is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.29.
CP's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CP is cheaper than 73.81% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.60, CP is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.62, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CP.
76.19% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.23. CP is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.29
Fwd PE 18.62
CP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

CP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
CP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CP is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.22
EV/EBITDA 14.88
CP Per share dataCP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
CP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CP's earnings are expected to grow with 13.41% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.73
PEG (5Y)4.22
EPS Next 2Y13.37%
EPS Next 3Y13.41%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CP has a yearly dividend return of 0.86%, which is pretty low.
CP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 0.76.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, CP's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.86%

5.2 History

The dividend of CP has a limited annual growth rate of 5.07%.
CP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of CP decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
CP Yearly Dividends per shareCP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

18.03% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CP. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of CP is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP18.03%
EPS Next 2Y13.37%
EPS Next 3Y13.41%
CP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B
CP Dividend Payout.CP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY

NYSE:CP (1/2/2026, 8:11:40 PM)

Premarket: 74.5 +0.05 (+0.07%)

74.45

+0.82 (+1.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)10-29 2025-10-29/amc
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners75.74%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap66.80B
Revenue(TTM)15.03B
Net Income(TTM)4.26B
Analysts82.29
Price Target91.09 (22.35%)
Short Float %0.89%
Short Ratio3.19
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.86%
Yearly Dividend0.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.07%
DP18.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.9%
Min EPS beat(2)-4%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.79%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2%
Min EPS beat(4)-4%
Max EPS beat(4)1.02%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.43%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.83%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.22%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.68%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.89%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.11%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.81%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.81%
PT rev (1m)2.39%
PT rev (3m)1.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.29
Fwd PE 18.62
P/S 6.09
P/FCF 38.22
P/OCF 16.66
P/B 2
P/tB 3.81
EV/EBITDA 14.88
EPS(TTM)3.34
EY4.49%
EPS(NY)4
Fwd EY5.37%
FCF(TTM)1.95
FCFY2.62%
OCF(TTM)4.47
OCFY6%
SpS12.23
BVpS37.2
TBVpS19.53
PEG (NY)1.73
PEG (5Y)4.22
Graham Number52.87
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.92%
ROE 9.33%
ROCE 6.91%
ROIC 5.27%
ROICexc 5.3%
ROICexgc 7.19%
OM 37.47%
PM (TTM) 28.38%
GM 85.12%
FCFM 15.92%
ROA(3y)4.65%
ROA(5y)5.69%
ROE(3y)8.76%
ROE(5y)13.62%
ROIC(3y)4.45%
ROIC(5y)5.79%
ROICexc(3y)4.48%
ROICexc(5y)5.83%
ROICexgc(3y)5.71%
ROICexgc(5y)6.61%
ROCE(3y)5.78%
ROCE(5y)7.61%
ROICexgc growth 3Y21.06%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-10.7%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.14%
ROICexc growth 5Y-16%
OM growth 3Y-3.17%
OM growth 5Y-1.91%
PM growth 3Y-10.52%
PM growth 5Y-3.98%
GM growth 3Y-0.68%
GM growth 5Y-0.26%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.17
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.51
Debt/FCF 9.98
Debt/EBITDA 3.04
Cap/Depr 155.73%
Cap/Sales 20.6%
Interest Coverage 6.57
Cash Conversion 72.04%
Profit Quality 56.11%
Current Ratio 0.63
Quick Ratio 0.54
Altman-Z 2.01
F-Score7
WACC8.96%
ROIC/WACC0.59
Cap/Depr(3y)165.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)179.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)19.08%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.62%
Profit Quality(3y)59.97%
Profit Quality(5y)60.36%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.12%
EPS 3Y4.29%
EPS 5Y5.28%
EPS Q2Q%11.11%
EPS Next Y12.91%
EPS Next 2Y13.37%
EPS Next 3Y13.41%
EPS Next 5Y12.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.02%
Revenue growth 3Y22.08%
Revenue growth 5Y13.3%
Sales Q2Q%3.16%
Revenue Next Year4.25%
Revenue Next 2Y5.25%
Revenue Next 3Y5.81%
Revenue Next 5Y5.93%
EBIT growth 1Y8.58%
EBIT growth 3Y18.2%
EBIT growth 5Y11.13%
EBIT Next Year42.51%
EBIT Next 3Y18.75%
EBIT Next 5Y13.77%
FCF growth 1Y9.37%
FCF growth 3Y3.72%
FCF growth 5Y12.37%
OCF growth 1Y21.41%
OCF growth 3Y12.63%
OCF growth 5Y12%

CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY / CP FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CP.


What is the valuation status of CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY (CP) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY (CP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of CP stock?

CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY (CP) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY (CP) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY (CP) is 22.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.


Can you provide the financial health for CP stock?

The financial health rating of CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY (CP) is 3 / 10.