CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY (CP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CP - CA13646K1084 - Common Stock
70.315 USD
-1.31 (-1.84%)
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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year CP was profitable.
CP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CP has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years CP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of CP (4.92%) is better than 71.43% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 9.33%, CP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
CP has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.27%. This is in the better half of the industry: CP outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for CP is below the industry average of 6.93%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.27%) for CP is above the 3 year average (4.45%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
CP has a Profit Margin of 28.38%. 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.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 37.47%, CP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
CP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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.
CP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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 about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for CP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.98 indicates that CP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.98, 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 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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.98, CP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.05% of the companies in the same industry.
CP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating CP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
CP's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.51 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CP outperforms 45.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.98 |
ROIC/WACC0.6
WACC8.81%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.63 indicates that CP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CP (0.63) is worse than 88.10% of its industry peers.
CP has a Quick 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.
CP has a worse Quick ratio (0.54) than 88.10% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.63 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.54 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.12% 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 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 12.35% on average per year.
CP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.81% yearly.
EPS Next Y12.91%
EPS Next 2Y13.37%
EPS Next 3Y13.41%
EPS Next 5Y12.35%
Revenue Next Year4.25%
Revenue Next 2Y5.25%
Revenue Next 3Y5.81%
Revenue Next 5Y5.81%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.37, 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.
CP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.82 indicates a rather expensive valuation of CP.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 78.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
CP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.98.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
CP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CP is cheaper than 73.81% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 36.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.58 |
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)1.66
PEG (5Y)4.05
EPS Next 2Y13.37%
EPS Next 3Y13.41%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.87%, CP is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.72, CP pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, CP's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.87% |
5.2 History
The dividend of CP has a limited annual growth rate of 5.07%.
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)5.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
18.03% 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.
DP18.03%
EPS Next 2Y13.37%
EPS Next 3Y13.41%
NYSE:CP (1/13/2026, 2:54:54 PM)
70.315
-1.31 (-1.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners75.74%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap63.09B
Revenue(TTM)15.03B
Net Income(TTM)4.26B
Analysts82.86
Price Target91.09 (29.55%)
Short Float %0.89%
Short Ratio3.19
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.87% |
Yearly Dividend0.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.07%
DP18.03%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
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)2.34%
PT rev (3m)1.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.51%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.82 | ||
| P/S | 5.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 36.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.94 | ||
| P/B | 1.92 | ||
| P/tB | 3.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.58 |
EPS(TTM)3.29
EY4.68%
EPS(NY)3.95
Fwd EY5.61%
FCF(TTM)1.92
FCFY2.73%
OCF(TTM)4.41
OCFY6.27%
SpS12.07
BVpS36.72
TBVpS19.28
PEG (NY)1.66
PEG (5Y)4.05
Graham Number52.13
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.98 |
F-Score7
WACC8.81%
ROIC/WACC0.6
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 5Y12.35%
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 5Y5.81%
EBIT growth 1Y8.58%
EBIT growth 3Y18.2%
EBIT growth 5Y11.13%
EBIT Next Year42.51%
EBIT Next 3Y18.75%
EBIT Next 5Y13.32%
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.
What is the valuation status of CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY (CP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 21.37 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.92.
Can you provide the financial health for CP stock?
The financial health rating of CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY (CP) is 3 / 10.