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CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY (CP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CP - CA13646K1084 - Common Stock

75.49 USD
-0.45 (-0.59%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 8:16:52 PM
75 USD
-0.49 (-0.65%)
After Hours: 10/24/2025, 8:16:52 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall CP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated CP against 42 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. While CP has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. 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.
CP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years CP has been profitable.
In the past 5 years CP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 better Return On Assets (4.91%) than 69.05% of its industry peers.
CP has a Return On Equity of 9.05%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CP outperforms 59.52% of its industry peers.
CP has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.25%) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CP is below the industry average of 7.75%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.45%) for CP is below the current ROIC(5.25%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.91%
ROE 9.05%
ROIC 5.25%
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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 28.04%, CP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of CP has declined.
CP has a Operating Margin of 36.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. CP outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
CP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 85.09%, CP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CP has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 36.96%
PM (TTM) 28.04%
GM 85.09%
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

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CP is destroying value.
CP has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CP has more shares outstanding
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 2.21. 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 (2.21) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CP has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.90. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as CP would need 8.90 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CP (8.90) is better than 69.05% of its industry peers.
CP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.47. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CP outperforms 45.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 8.9
Altman-Z 2.21
ROIC/WACC0.65
WACC8.07%
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

A Current Ratio of 0.93 indicates that CP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CP's Current ratio of 0.93 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CP is outperformed by 64.29% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.81 indicates that CP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.81, CP is not doing good in the industry: 71.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.93
Quick Ratio 0.81
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

CP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.31%, which is quite good.
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 4.77%.
The Revenue has been growing by 13.30% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.31%
EPS 3Y4.29%
EPS 5Y5.28%
EPS Q2Q%6.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.77%
Revenue growth 3Y22.08%
Revenue growth 5Y13.3%
Sales Q2Q%2.66%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.49% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, CP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.57%
EPS Next 2Y14.73%
EPS Next 3Y14.2%
EPS Next 5Y12.49%
Revenue Next Year4.78%
Revenue Next 2Y5.55%
Revenue Next 3Y5.81%
Revenue Next 5Y5.9%

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.
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
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 23.74, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of CP.
69.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
CP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.89.
CP is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.88.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward 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/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.99, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.74
Fwd PE 18.88
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

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as CP.
CP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CP is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 38.86
EV/EBITDA 15.84
CP Per share dataCP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CP's 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 14.20% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)4.5
EPS Next 2Y14.73%
EPS Next 3Y14.2%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CP has a yearly dividend return of 0.79%, which is pretty low.
CP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.65.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.79, CP pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.79%

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.
The dividend of CP decreased 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 17.72% 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.
DP17.72%
EPS Next 2Y14.73%
EPS Next 3Y14.2%
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 (10/24/2025, 8:16:52 PM)

After market: 75 -0.49 (-0.65%)

75.49

-0.45 (-0.59%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)10-21 2025-10-21/amc
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners75.84%
Inst Owner Change-0.07%
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap69.30B
Revenue(TTM)14.92B
Net Income(TTM)4.18B
Analysts81.18
Price Target89.6 (18.69%)
Short Float %1.66%
Short Ratio5.51
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.79%
Yearly Dividend0.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.07%
DP17.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date09-26 2025-09-26 (0.228)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.52%
Min EPS beat(2)-3.79%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.24%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.38%
Max EPS beat(4)1.02%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.12%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.7%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.57%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.67%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.44%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.89%
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)-3.13%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.66%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.98%
PT rev (1m)-0.21%
PT rev (3m)0.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.43%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.88%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.78%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.74
Fwd PE 18.88
P/S 6.52
P/FCF 38.86
P/OCF 17.71
P/B 2.1
P/tB 3.9
EV/EBITDA 15.84
EPS(TTM)3.18
EY4.21%
EPS(NY)4
Fwd EY5.3%
FCF(TTM)1.94
FCFY2.57%
OCF(TTM)4.26
OCFY5.65%
SpS11.59
BVpS35.89
TBVpS19.35
PEG (NY)1.63
PEG (5Y)4.5
Graham Number50.67
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.91%
ROE 9.05%
ROCE 6.77%
ROIC 5.25%
ROICexc 5.3%
ROICexgc 7.19%
OM 36.96%
PM (TTM) 28.04%
GM 85.09%
FCFM 16.77%
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-Score8
Asset Turnover0.18
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 8.9
Debt/EBITDA 2.89
Cap/Depr 152.58%
Cap/Sales 20.02%
Interest Coverage 6.71
Cash Conversion 73.44%
Profit Quality 59.8%
Current Ratio 0.93
Quick Ratio 0.81
Altman-Z 2.21
F-Score8
WACC8.07%
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)9.31%
EPS 3Y4.29%
EPS 5Y5.28%
EPS Q2Q%6.67%
EPS Next Y14.57%
EPS Next 2Y14.73%
EPS Next 3Y14.2%
EPS Next 5Y12.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.77%
Revenue growth 3Y22.08%
Revenue growth 5Y13.3%
Sales Q2Q%2.66%
Revenue Next Year4.78%
Revenue Next 2Y5.55%
Revenue Next 3Y5.81%
Revenue Next 5Y5.9%
EBIT growth 1Y7.05%
EBIT growth 3Y18.2%
EBIT growth 5Y11.13%
EBIT Next Year44.89%
EBIT Next 3Y19.58%
EBIT Next 5Y13.69%
FCF growth 1Y-3.55%
FCF growth 3Y3.72%
FCF growth 5Y12.37%
OCF growth 1Y19.39%
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.


Can you provide the valuation status for CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY?

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 is the earnings growth outlook for CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY (CP) is expected to grow by 14.57% in the next year.


Is the dividend of CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY sustainable?

The dividend rating of CANADIAN PACIFIC KANSAS CITY (CP) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 17.72%.