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CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY (CP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

74.2 USD
-0.01 (-0.01%)
Last: 12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM
74.78 USD
+0.58 (+0.78%)
Pre-Market: 12/22/2025, 5:00:42 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

CP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. CP scores excellent on profitability, 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

In the past year CP was profitable.
In the past year CP had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 4.92%, CP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
CP's Return On Equity of 9.33% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CP outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 5.27%, CP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CP is below the industry average of 6.83%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CP (28.38%) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
CP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of CP (37.47%) is better than 95.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CP has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 85.12%, CP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.62% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CP has remained more or less at the same level.
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 2015 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.
CP has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CP has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CP Yearly Shares OutstandingCP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 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's Altman-Z score of 2.01 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CP outperforms 45.24% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CP is 9.98, which is on the high side as it means it would take CP, 9.98 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CP (9.98) is better than 69.05% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that CP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.51. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CP outperforms 45.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.51
Debt/FCF 9.98
Altman-Z 2.01
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC8.88%
CP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.3 Liquidity

CP has a Current Ratio of 0.63. This is a bad value and indicates that CP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.63, CP is doing worse than 88.10% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.54 indicates that CP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CP's Quick ratio of 0.54 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CP is outperformed by 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.12%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.28% on average over the past years.
CP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.02%.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.30% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, CP will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.48% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.93% on average per year.
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 2014 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 2014 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

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 22.42, the valuation of CP can be described as rather expensive.
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 26.39, CP is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.69, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CP.
CP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CP is cheaper than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.84, CP is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.42
Fwd PE 18.69
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.38
EV/EBITDA 14.93
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.
CP's earnings are expected to grow with 13.41% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.74
PEG (5Y)4.25
EPS Next 2Y13.37%
EPS Next 3Y13.41%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CP has a yearly dividend return of 0.85%, which is pretty low.
CP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 0.75.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.85, CP pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.85%

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.
CP has decreased its dividend 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

CP pays out 18.03% 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.
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 2015 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 (12/19/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 74.78 +0.58 (+0.78%)

74.2

-0.01 (-0.01%)

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 Owners75.8%
Inst Owner Change-2.81%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap66.58B
Revenue(TTM)15.03B
Net Income(TTM)4.26B
Analysts82.29
Price Target91.09 (22.76%)
Short Float %0.78%
Short Ratio2.64
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.85%
Yearly Dividend0.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.07%
DP18.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date12-31 2025-12-31 (0.228)
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)2.55%
PT rev (3m)1.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.42
Fwd PE 18.69
P/S 6.11
P/FCF 38.38
P/OCF 16.73
P/B 2.01
P/tB 3.83
EV/EBITDA 14.93
EPS(TTM)3.31
EY4.46%
EPS(NY)3.97
Fwd EY5.35%
FCF(TTM)1.93
FCFY2.61%
OCF(TTM)4.44
OCFY5.98%
SpS12.14
BVpS36.92
TBVpS19.39
PEG (NY)1.74
PEG (5Y)4.25
Graham Number52.44
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
WACC8.88%
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 3Y18.71%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY?

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 is the earnings growth outlook for CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY (CP) is expected to grow by 12.91% in the next year.


Is the dividend of CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY sustainable?

The dividend rating of CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY (CP) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.03%.