CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY (CP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CP • CA13646K1084

85.77 USD
-0.52 (-0.6%)
At close: Feb 25, 2026
85.77 USD
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After Hours: 2/25/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, CP scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CP had positive earnings in the past year.
  • CP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years CP has always 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 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

  • CP has a Return On Assets of 4.82%. This is in the better half of the industry: CP outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • CP has a Return On Equity (9.03%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • CP's Return On Invested Capital of 5.45% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CP outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CP is below the industry average of 7.34%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (4.98%) for CP is below the current ROIC(5.45%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.82%
ROE 9.03%
ROIC 5.45%
ROA(3y)4.66%
ROA(5y)4.59%
ROE(3y)8.75%
ROE(5y)8.75%
ROIC(3y)4.98%
ROIC(5y)4.47%
CP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • CP has a Profit Margin of 27.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CP outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CP has declined.
  • CP's Operating Margin of 37.68% is amongst the best of the industry. CP outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
  • CP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • CP's Gross Margin of 85.38% 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 37.68%
PM (TTM) 27.46%
GM 85.38%
OM growth 3Y-0.13%
OM growth 5Y-2.61%
PM growth 3Y-11.71%
PM growth 5Y-2.83%
GM growth 3Y1.7%
GM growth 5Y-0.77%
CP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • CP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CP has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, CP has more shares outstanding
  • CP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CP Yearly Shares OutstandingCP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

  • CP has an Altman-Z score of 2.25. This is not the best score and indicates that CP is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.25, CP is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CP is 10.69, which is on the high side as it means it would take CP, 10.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 10.69, CP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • CP has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.43) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.43
Debt/FCF 10.69
Altman-Z 2.25
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC9.32%
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 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

  • CP has a Current Ratio of 0.49. This is a bad value and indicates that CP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CP has a worse Current ratio (0.49) than 95.24% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.41 indicates that CP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.41, CP is not doing good in the industry: 95.24% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.49
Quick Ratio 0.41
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 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.22% 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 5.46% on average per year.
  • CP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.66%.
  • Measured over the past years, CP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.36% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.22%
EPS 3Y7.32%
EPS 5Y5.46%
EPS Q2Q%3.1%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.66%
Revenue growth 3Y19.6%
Revenue growth 5Y14.36%
Sales Q2Q%1.26%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, CP will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 21.59% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.85% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y17.95%
EPS Next 2Y15.45%
EPS Next 3Y15.46%
EPS Next 5Y21.59%
Revenue Next Year6.27%
Revenue Next 2Y6.6%
Revenue Next 3Y6.92%
Revenue Next 5Y5.85%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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
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 quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.45.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • CP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.05.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.60 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CP.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CP is valued a bit cheaper than 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.03.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.45
Fwd PE 21.6
CP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100

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 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 48.6
EV/EBITDA 16.68
CP Per share dataCP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • CP's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of CP may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • CP's earnings are expected to grow with 15.46% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.42
PEG (5Y)4.66
EPS Next 2Y15.45%
EPS Next 3Y15.46%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.80%, CP is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.67, CP pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, CP's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.8%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of CP has a limited annual growth rate of 4.71%.
  • CP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of CP decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.71%
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 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

  • CP pays out 19.22% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of CP is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP19.22%
EPS Next 2Y15.45%
EPS Next 3Y15.46%
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 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B
CP Dividend Payout.CP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.CP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY

NYSE:CP (2/25/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 85.77 0 (0%)

85.77

-0.52 (-0.6%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)01-28
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners75.74%
Inst Owner Change-1.47%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap77.00B
Revenue(TTM)15.08B
Net Income(TTM)4.14B
Analysts82.86
Price Target91.4 (6.56%)
Short Float %0.87%
Short Ratio3.21
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.8%
Yearly Dividend0.64
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.71%
DP19.22%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-27
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.35%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.7%
Max EPS beat(2)-4%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.7%
Max EPS beat(4)-1.24%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.32%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.19%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.1%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.97%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.68%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.75%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.44%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.89%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.53%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.78%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.84%
PT rev (1m)0.71%
PT rev (3m)2.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.38%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.45
Fwd PE 21.6
P/S 6.99
P/FCF 48.6
P/OCF 19.86
P/B 2.3
P/tB 4.3
EV/EBITDA 16.68
EPS(TTM)3.37
EY3.93%
EPS(NY)3.97
Fwd EY4.63%
FCF(TTM)1.76
FCFY2.06%
OCF(TTM)4.32
OCFY5.04%
SpS12.27
BVpS37.33
TBVpS19.96
PEG (NY)1.42
PEG (5Y)4.66
Graham Number53.2
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.82%
ROE 9.03%
ROCE 7.11%
ROIC 5.45%
ROICexc 5.46%
ROICexgc 7.45%
OM 37.68%
PM (TTM) 27.46%
GM 85.38%
FCFM 14.39%
ROA(3y)4.66%
ROA(5y)4.59%
ROE(3y)8.75%
ROE(5y)8.75%
ROIC(3y)4.98%
ROIC(5y)4.47%
ROICexc(3y)5.01%
ROICexc(5y)4.49%
ROICexgc(3y)6.88%
ROICexgc(5y)5.62%
ROCE(3y)6.57%
ROCE(5y)5.87%
ROICexgc growth 3Y26.52%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.99%
ROICexc growth 3Y14.26%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.19%
OM growth 3Y-0.13%
OM growth 5Y-2.61%
PM growth 3Y-11.71%
PM growth 5Y-2.83%
GM growth 3Y1.7%
GM growth 5Y-0.77%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.43
Debt/FCF 10.69
Debt/EBITDA 2.59
Cap/Depr 155.52%
Cap/Sales 20.83%
Interest Coverage 6.58
Cash Conversion 68.94%
Profit Quality 52.38%
Current Ratio 0.49
Quick Ratio 0.41
Altman-Z 2.25
F-Score7
WACC9.32%
ROIC/WACC0.58
Cap/Depr(3y)156.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)167.92%
Cap/Sales(3y)20.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.45%
Profit Quality(3y)52.93%
Profit Quality(5y)61.58%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.22%
EPS 3Y7.32%
EPS 5Y5.46%
EPS Q2Q%3.1%
EPS Next Y17.95%
EPS Next 2Y15.45%
EPS Next 3Y15.46%
EPS Next 5Y21.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.66%
Revenue growth 3Y19.6%
Revenue growth 5Y14.36%
Sales Q2Q%1.26%
Revenue Next Year6.27%
Revenue Next 2Y6.6%
Revenue Next 3Y6.92%
Revenue Next 5Y5.85%
EBIT growth 1Y7.31%
EBIT growth 3Y19.44%
EBIT growth 5Y11.37%
EBIT Next Year41.11%
EBIT Next 3Y18.47%
EBIT Next 5Y14.22%
FCF growth 1Y-9.85%
FCF growth 3Y-5.68%
FCF growth 5Y13.91%
OCF growth 1Y0.76%
OCF growth 3Y8.63%
OCF growth 5Y13.63%

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 25.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.3.


Can you provide the financial health for CP stock?

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