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CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY (CP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CP - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - CA13646K1084 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

73.07  +0.14 (+0.19%)

After market: 73.02 -0.05 (-0.07%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CP against 41 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. There are concerns on the financial health of CP while its profitability can be described as average. CP has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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.
CP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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

CP has a Return On Assets (4.24%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 7.76%, CP is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.10% of the companies in the same industry.
CP's Return On Invested Capital of 4.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CP outperforms 60.98% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CP is below the industry average of 7.87%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.45%) for CP is below the current ROIC(4.92%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.24%
ROE 7.76%
ROIC 4.92%
ROA(3y)4.65%
ROA(5y)5.69%
ROE(3y)8.76%
ROE(5y)13.62%
ROIC(3y)4.45%
ROIC(5y)5.79%
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

CP's Profit Margin of 25.56% is amongst the best of the industry. CP outperforms 92.68% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CP has declined.
The Operating Margin of CP (36.40%) is better than 90.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CP has declined.
CP has a better Gross Margin (84.86%) than 95.12% 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 36.4%
PM (TTM) 25.56%
GM 84.86%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
CP has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

CP has an Altman-Z score of 2.07. 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.
CP has a Altman-Z score (2.07) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CP is 9.40, which is on the high side as it means it would take CP, 9.40 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.40, CP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.45 indicates that CP is not too dependend on debt financing.
CP has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.45) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.45
Debt/FCF 9.4
Altman-Z 2.07
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC7.59%
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 0.60. 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 0.60, CP is doing worse than 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.52 indicates that CP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.52, CP is not doing good in the industry: 82.93% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.6
Quick Ratio 0.52
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.23% over the past year.
CP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.28% yearly.
CP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 15.86%.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.30% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.23%
EPS 3Y4.29%
EPS 5Y5.28%
EPS Q2Q%9.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.86%
Revenue growth 3Y22.08%
Revenue growth 5Y13.3%
Sales Q2Q%2.6%

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 12.86% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.22% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.65%
EPS Next 2Y16.41%
EPS Next 3Y15.96%
EPS Next 5Y12.86%
Revenue Next Year7.66%
Revenue Next 2Y7.37%
Revenue Next 3Y7.65%
Revenue Next 5Y6.22%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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 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 23.80, the valuation of CP can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, CP is valued a bit cheaper than 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
CP is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.21 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CP.
CP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.65. CP is around the same levels.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.8
Fwd PE 20.21
CP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

CP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. CP is more expensive than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
63.41% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 39.31
EV/EBITDA 15.97
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 15.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)4.51
EPS Next 2Y16.41%
EPS Next 3Y15.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CP has a yearly dividend return of 0.75%, which is pretty low.
CP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.70.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.51, CP's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.75%

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 19.07% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
CP's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP19.07%
EPS Next 2Y16.41%
EPS Next 3Y15.96%
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 (4/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 73.02 -0.05 (-0.07%)

73.07

+0.14 (+0.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)04-22 2025-04-22/amc
Earnings (Next)07-28 2025-07-28/amc
Inst Owners74.87%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap68.23B
Analysts82.29
Price Target91.09 (24.66%)
Short Float %1.02%
Short Ratio2.72
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.75%
Yearly Dividend0.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.07%
DP19.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-28 2025-03-28 (0.19)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.38%
Max EPS beat(2)1.02%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.38%
Max EPS beat(4)2.45%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.07%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.99%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.31%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.42%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.31%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.2%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.8%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.87%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.99%
PT rev (1m)0.18%
PT rev (3m)-0.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.73%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.77%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.8
Fwd PE 20.21
P/S 6.5
P/FCF 39.31
P/OCF 17.95
P/B 1.97
P/tB 3.72
EV/EBITDA 15.97
EPS(TTM)3.07
EY4.2%
EPS(NY)3.62
Fwd EY4.95%
FCF(TTM)1.86
FCFY2.54%
OCF(TTM)4.07
OCFY5.57%
SpS11.24
BVpS37
TBVpS19.62
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)4.51
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.24%
ROE 7.76%
ROCE 6.45%
ROIC 4.92%
ROICexc 4.97%
ROICexgc 6.82%
OM 36.4%
PM (TTM) 25.56%
GM 84.86%
FCFM 16.54%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y21.06%
ROICexcg 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 0.45
Debt/FCF 9.4
Debt/EBITDA 2.97
Cap/Depr 150.68%
Cap/Sales 19.68%
Interest Coverage 6.5
Cash Conversion 73.23%
Profit Quality 64.71%
Current Ratio 0.6
Quick Ratio 0.52
Altman-Z 2.07
F-Score7
WACC7.59%
ROIC/WACC0.65
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)11.23%
EPS 3Y4.29%
EPS 5Y5.28%
EPS Q2Q%9.32%
EPS Next Y17.65%
EPS Next 2Y16.41%
EPS Next 3Y15.96%
EPS Next 5Y12.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.86%
Revenue growth 3Y22.08%
Revenue growth 5Y13.3%
Sales Q2Q%2.6%
Revenue Next Year7.66%
Revenue Next 2Y7.37%
Revenue Next 3Y7.65%
Revenue Next 5Y6.22%
EBIT growth 1Y15.81%
EBIT growth 3Y18.2%
EBIT growth 5Y11.13%
EBIT Next Year49.14%
EBIT Next 3Y21.52%
EBIT Next 5Y14.37%
FCF growth 1Y46.89%
FCF growth 3Y3.72%
FCF growth 5Y12.37%
OCF growth 1Y27.36%
OCF growth 3Y12.63%
OCF growth 5Y12%