Canadian National Railway Company

As of June 30, 2026, Canadian National Railway Company carries a market capitalization of 63.12B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 76.90B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Canadian National Railway Company's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for October 30, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Canadian National Railway Company has 604.90M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Canadian National Railway Company trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 21.72. The price-to-sales ratio is 5.85, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 4.67.

As of June 30, 2026, Canadian National Railway Company trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 14.51 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 7.02 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 18.70 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Canadian National Railway Company trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 29.34, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 76.90B versus a market cap of 63.12B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, Canadian National Railway Company maintains a current ratio of 0.87, meaning it holds 0.9x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 103.26, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 9.18 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Canadian National Railway Company posted a return on equity (ROE) of 22.02, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 11.52 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 8.18, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 12.63, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 455,529.78 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 24,047.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 12.27 indicates how many times Canadian National Railway Company sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Canadian National Railway Company recorded 983.72M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 25.01, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 3.93B, leaving 2.95B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 22, 2026, Canadian National Railway Company's stock has gained approximately 33.82% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 106.60, while the 200-day moving average is 99.40.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Canadian National Railway Company generated 10.95B in revenue and converted that into 2.95B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 4.80. EBITDA reached 5.30B, while operating income came in at 4.11B.

As of June 30, 2026, Canadian National Railway Company holds 172.69M in cash and equivalents against 13.95B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 13.55B. Total book value stands at 13.51B, with working capital of -260.27M providing operational flexibility.

Canadian National Railway Company produced 4.33B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -2.14B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 2.19B - equivalent to 3.57 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Canadian National Railway Company posted a gross margin of 42.02, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 37.55 and net profit margin of 26.92 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Canadian National Railway Company paid dividends of 2.22 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 46.15 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 3.41, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 3.89, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Canadian National Railway Company shareholders.

Canadian National Railway Company's most recent stock split took place on December 2, 2013 with a 1:2 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, Canadian National Railway Company has an Altman Z-Score of 2.71, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.