CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY (CP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CP • CA13646K1084

85.1 USD
+0.4 (+0.47%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
85.1002 USD
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After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:25:36 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CP against 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. While CP belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years CP has been profitable.
  • CP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 9.03%, CP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.52% of the companies in the same industry.
  • CP has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.45%. This is in the better half of the industry: CP outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
  • CP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.98%. This is below the industry average of 7.38%.
  • 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

  • The Profit Margin of CP (27.46%) is better than 92.86% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CP has declined.
  • CP has a Operating Margin of 37.68%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CP outperforms 95.24% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CP has declined.
  • CP's Gross Margin of 85.38% is amongst the best of the industry. CP outperforms 97.62% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CP has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 37.68%
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.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CP has less shares outstanding
  • The number of shares outstanding for CP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, CP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.23 indicates that CP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • CP has a Altman-Z score of 2.23. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CP outperforms 45.24% of its industry peers.
  • CP has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.69. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CP would need 10.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • CP has a Debt to FCF ratio of 10.69. This is in the better half of the industry: CP outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • CP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of CP (0.43) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.43
Debt/FCF 10.69
Altman-Z 2.23
ROIC/WACC0.57
WACC9.51%
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's Current ratio of 0.49 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CP is outperformed by 95.24% of its industry peers.
  • CP has a Quick 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 Quick ratio (0.41) than 95.24% of its industry peers.
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

  • CP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.22%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.46% on average over the past years.
  • Looking at the last year, CP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.66% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 14.36% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.59% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • CP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.85% yearly.
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.
  • 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
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 25.33.
  • 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.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of CP to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.99), we can say CP is valued inline with the index average.
  • CP is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.45.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CP to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.06), we can say CP is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 25.33
Fwd PE 21.45
CP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

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 48.27
EV/EBITDA 16.52
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)1.41
PEG (5Y)4.64
EPS Next 2Y15.45%
EPS Next 3Y15.46%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CP has a yearly dividend return of 0.80%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.68, CP pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, 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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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

  • 19.22% of the earnings are spent on dividend by CP. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • CP's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth 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 (2/20/2026, 8:25:36 PM)

After market: 85.1002 0 (0%)

85.1

+0.4 (+0.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)01-28
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners75.74%
Inst Owner Change-3.45%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap76.39B
Revenue(TTM)15.08B
Net Income(TTM)4.14B
Analysts82.86
Price Target91.4 (7.4%)
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)0.34%
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 25.33
Fwd PE 21.45
P/S 6.94
P/FCF 48.27
P/OCF 19.72
P/B 2.28
P/tB 4.27
EV/EBITDA 16.52
EPS(TTM)3.36
EY3.95%
EPS(NY)3.97
Fwd EY4.66%
FCF(TTM)1.76
FCFY2.07%
OCF(TTM)4.32
OCFY5.07%
SpS12.26
BVpS37.29
TBVpS19.94
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)4.64
Graham Number53.1
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 2.23
F-Score7
WACC9.51%
ROIC/WACC0.57
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 25.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.28.


Can you provide the financial health for CP stock?

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