CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY (CP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:CP • CA13646K1084
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This CP fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. CP Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- CP had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year CP had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years CP has always been profitable.
- CP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of CP (4.82%) is better than 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.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.36%, CP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- CP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.95%. This is below the industry average of 7.14%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (5.36%) for CP is above the 3 year average (4.95%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.82% | ||
| ROE | 9.03% | ||
| ROIC | 5.36% |
ROA(3y)4.66%
ROA(5y)4.59%
ROE(3y)8.75%
ROE(5y)8.75%
ROIC(3y)4.95%
ROIC(5y)4.45%
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.
- CP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- CP has a Operating Margin of 37.62%. 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 37.62% | ||
| 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%
2. CP Health Analysis
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 has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, CP has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for CP is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- CP has an Altman-Z score of 2.14. 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.
- The Altman-Z score of CP (2.14) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 10.69, CP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- CP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- CP has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.46) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.14 |
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC9.16%
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 92.86% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.41 indicates that CP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.41, CP is doing worse than 92.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 |
3. CP Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.22% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.46% on average over the past years.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.66% in the past year.
- CP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.36% yearly.
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, CP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.67% on average per year.
EPS Next Y15.88%
EPS Next 2Y14.98%
EPS Next 3Y14.6%
EPS Next 5Y21.59%
Revenue Next Year4.83%
Revenue Next 2Y5.57%
Revenue Next 3Y6.36%
Revenue Next 5Y5.67%
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.
4. CP Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- CP is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.65.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CP is cheaper than 69.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- CP is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.39, CP is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CP to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.67), we can say CP is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CP.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 61.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 45.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The 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 14.60% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)4.33
EPS Next 2Y14.98%
EPS Next 3Y14.6%
5. CP Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.85%, CP is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- CP's Dividend Yield is a higher than 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 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% |
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.
- CP has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.71%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 19.22% 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.
DP19.22%
EPS Next 2Y14.98%
EPS Next 3Y14.6%
CP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
79.24
-0.22 (-0.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28/amc
Inst Owners73.67%
Inst Owner Change-1.54%
Ins Owners0.03%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap71.15B
Revenue(TTM)15.08B
Net Income(TTM)4.14B
Analysts82.86
Price Target91.4 (15.35%)
Short Float %0.9%
Short Ratio2.9
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% |
Yearly Dividend0.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.71%
DP19.22%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-27 2026-03-27 (0.228)
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)-0.01%
PT rev (3m)0.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 23.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.39 | ||
| P/S | 6.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 45.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.43 | ||
| P/B | 2.13 | ||
| P/tB | 3.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.56 |
EPS(TTM)3.35
EY4.23%
EPS(NY)3.89
Fwd EY4.9%
FCF(TTM)1.76
FCFY2.22%
OCF(TTM)4.3
OCFY5.43%
SpS12.21
BVpS37.16
TBVpS19.87
PEG (NY)1.49
PEG (5Y)4.33
Graham Number52.92
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.82% | ||
| ROE | 9.03% | ||
| ROCE | 7.09% | ||
| ROIC | 5.36% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.29% | ||
| OM | 37.62% | ||
| 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)4.95%
ROIC(5y)4.45%
ROICexc(3y)4.98%
ROICexc(5y)4.47%
ROICexgc(3y)6.83%
ROICexgc(5y)5.59%
ROCE(3y)6.57%
ROCE(5y)5.87%
ROICexgc growth 3Y25.69%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.35%
ROICexc growth 3Y13.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.44%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.69 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.75 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 155.52% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 20.83% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.57 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.03% | ||
| Profit Quality | 52.38% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.49 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.14 |
F-Score7
WACC9.16%
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 Y15.88%
EPS Next 2Y14.98%
EPS Next 3Y14.6%
EPS Next 5Y21.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.66%
Revenue growth 3Y19.6%
Revenue growth 5Y14.36%
Sales Q2Q%1.26%
Revenue Next Year4.83%
Revenue Next 2Y5.57%
Revenue Next 3Y6.36%
Revenue Next 5Y5.67%
EBIT growth 1Y7.12%
EBIT growth 3Y19.44%
EBIT growth 5Y11.37%
EBIT Next Year38.95%
EBIT Next 3Y17.83%
EBIT Next 5Y13.95%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 23.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.13.
Can you provide the financial health for CP stock?
The financial health rating of CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY (CP) is 3 / 10.