Canadian National Railway Company

Canadian National Railway Company

175.01
CAD
+3.48
(+2.03%)
7.78EPS
21.72P/E
102.38BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, Canadian National Railway Company carries a market capitalization of 102.38B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 124.72B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap102.38B
Enterprise Value124.72B

Important Dates

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

Earnings Date10/30/2026

Share Statistics

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

Shares Outstanding604.90M

Valuation Ratios

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.

PE Ratio21.72
PS Ratio5.85
PB Ratio4.67
P/TBV Ratio4.79
P/FCF Ratio29.31
P/OCF Ratio14.81

Enterprise Valuation

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 29.35, 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 124.72B versus a market cap of 102.38B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales7.02
EV / EBITDA14.51
EV / EBIT18.70
EV / FCF29.35

Financial Position

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.

Current Ratio0.87
Quick Ratio0.49
Debt / Equity103.26
Debt / EBITDA2.63
Interest Coverage9.18

Financial Efficiency

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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 738,595.25 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.

Return on Equity (ROE)22.02
Return on Assets (ROA)8.18
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)11.52
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)12.63
Revenue Per Employee738,595.25
Employee Count24,047.00
Inventory Turnover12.27

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Canadian National Railway Company recorded 1.60B 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 6.38B, leaving 4.78B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax1.60B
Effective Tax Rate25.01

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Canadian National Railway Company's stock has gained approximately 30.19% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 171.17, while the 200-day moving average is 159.13.

52-Week Price Change30.19%
50-Day Moving Average171.17
200-Day Moving Average159.13

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Canadian National Railway Company generated 17.76B in revenue and converted that into 4.78B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 7.78. EBITDA reached 8.60B, while operating income came in at 6.67B.

Revenue17.76B
Gross Profit7.46B
Operating Income6.67B
Pretax Income6.38B
Net Income4.78B
EBITDA8.60B
EBIT6.67B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)7.78

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, Canadian National Railway Company holds 280.00M in cash and equivalents against 22.62B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 21.97B. Total book value stands at 21.90B, with working capital of -422.00M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents280.00M
Total Debt22.62B
Net Debt21.97B
Equity (Book Value)21.90B
Book Value Per Share36.21
Working Capital-422.00M

Cash Flow

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Canadian National Railway Company produced 7.02B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -3.47B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 3.55B - equivalent to 5.78 per share.

Operating Cash Flow7.02B
Capital Expenditures-3.47B
Free Cash Flow3.55B
FCF Per Share5.78

Margins

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.

Gross Margin42.02
Operating Margin37.55
Pretax Margin35.90
Profit Margin26.92
EBITDA Margin48.39

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Canadian National Railway Company paid dividends of 3.60 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.

Dividend Per Share3.60
Payout Ratio46.15
Shareholder Yield3.89
FCF Yield3.41

Stock Splits

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

Last Split Date12/2/2013
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

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.

Altman Z-Score2.71