CNI:NYE-Canadian National Railway Company (USD)

COMMON STOCK | Railroads | NYE

Last Closing Price

USD 111.95

Change

+0.05 (+0.04)%

Market Cap

USD 81.02B

Volume

0.86M

Average Target Price

USD 140.50 (+25.50%)
Average Analyst Rating

Verdict

Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

About

Canadian National Railway Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail and related transportation business. Its portfolio of goods includes petroleum and chemicals, grain and fertilizers, coal, metals and minerals, forest products, intermodal, and automotive products serving exporters, importers, retailers, farmers, and manufacturers. The company operates a network of 19,500 route miles of track spanning Canada and the United States. It also provides vessels and docks, transloading and distribution, automotive logistics, and freight forwarding and transportation management services. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Address: 935 de La Gauchetiere Street West, Montreal, QC, Canada, H3B 2M9

Company Website : http://www.cn.ca

Address : 935 de La Gauchetiere Street West, Montreal, QC, Canada, H3B 2M9

Employees : 24,381

Fiscal Year End : December

Currency: USD

Country : USA

Technical Indicators

Beta : 0.60

52 Week High : 116.16

Short Ratio : 2.67

52 Week Low : 64.29

Shorted Shares : 2,331,654

200 Day Moving Average : 107.57

Shorted Shares Previous Month : 1,542,390

50 Day Moving Average : 108.21

Shares Held By Insiders : 2.26%

Shares Held by Institutions : 74.84999999999999%

Unadjusted Closing Price

Adjusted Closing Price

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2021-03-02 )

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ETFs Containing CNI

Symbol Name Weight Mer Price(Change) Market Cap
DNL WisdomTree Global ex-U.S... 0.00 % 0.58 %

-0.20 (-0.25%)

 USD0.30B
XU61:F BNP Paribas Easy ECPI Glo.. 0.00 % 0.00 %

-0.22 (-0.36%)

 USD0.02B
D5BH:F Xtrackers MSCI Canada UCI.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

+0.05 (+0.09%)

 USD0.29B
H4ZR:F HSBC MSCI Canada UCITS ET.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

N/A

 USD0.03B
IQQI:F iShares Global Infrastruc.. 0.00 % 0.65 %

-0.09 (-0.35%)

 USD0.89B
SXR2:F iShares VII PLC - iShares.. 0.00 % 0.48 %

+0.16 (+0.12%)

 USD0.69B
UIM9:F UBS ETF - MSCI Canada UCI.. 0.00 % 0.33 %

+0.04 (+0.13%)

 N/A
XDWI:F Xtrackers MSCI World Indu.. 0.00 % 0.25 %

+0.07 (+0.19%)

 USD0.48B
ZPRI:F SPDR Morningstar Multi-As.. 0.00 % 0.40 %

+0.10 (+0.34%)

 USD1.23B
XCAD:LSE Xtrackers MSCI Canada UCI.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

+0.26 (+0.40%)

 USD0.29B
D5BH:XETRA Xtrackers MSCI Canada UCI.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

N/A

 USD0.29B
H4ZR:XETRA HSBC MSCI Canada UCITS ET.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

+0.01 (+0.05%)

 USD0.03B
IQQI:XETRA iShares Global Infrastruc.. 0.00 % 0.65 %

-0.27 (-1.08%)

 USD0.89B
SXR2:XETRA iShares VII PLC - iShares.. 0.00 % 0.48 %

+0.04 (+0.03%)

 USD0.69B
UIM9:XETRA UBS ETF - MSCI Canada UCI.. 0.00 % 0.33 %

N/A

 N/A
XDWI:XETRA Xtrackers MSCI World Indu.. 0.00 % 0.25 %

-0.21 (-0.55%)

 USD0.48B
HCAN:PA HSBC MSCI Canada UCITS ET.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

-0.01 (-0.05%)

 USD0.03B
UC87:LSE UBS ETF - MSCI Canada UCI.. 0.00 % 0.43 %

+0.75 (+0.05%)

 N/A
EWC iShares MSCI Canada ETF 0.00 % 0.51 %

+0.35 (+1.06%)

 USD2.68B
CCAU:LSE iShares VII PLC - iShares.. 0.00 % 0.48 %

+0.36 (+0.23%)

 USD0.69B
HEWC iShares Currency Hedged M.. 0.00 % 0.54 %

+0.24 (+0.84%)

 USD0.01B
IDHQ Invesco S&P International.. 0.00 % 0.29 %

-0.08 (-0.28%)

 USD0.10B
INFR Legg Mason Global Infrast.. 0.00 % 0.40 %

-0.10 (-0.33%)

 USD8.90M
ZCAN SPDR Solactive Canada ETF 0.00 % 0.14 %

+0.80 (+1.18%)

 USD0.05B
XESG:CA iShares ESG MSCI Canada I.. 0.00 % 0.23 %

-0.04 (-0.18%)

 USD0.07B
IUTSF iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index .. 0.00 % 0.00 %

+0.10 (+0.47%)

 USD6.41B
CSCA:LSE iShares VII PLC - iShares.. 0.00 % 0.48 %

+40.50 (+0.36%)

 USD0.59B
UB23:LSE UBS ETF - MSCI Canada UCI.. 0.00 % 0.33 %

+9.00 (+0.34%)

 N/A
GIN:LSE SPDR Morningstar Multi-As.. 0.00 % 0.40 %

-0.05 (-0.19%)

 USD1.04B
HCAD:LSE HSBC MSCI Canada UCITS ET.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

+0.08 (+0.39%)

 USD0.03B
HCAN:LSE HSBC MSCI Canada UCITS ET.. 0.00 % 0.35 %

+4.25 (+0.30%)

 USD0.03B
IDIN:LSE iShares Global Infrastruc.. 0.00 % 0.65 %

-0.30 (-1.00%)

 USD0.89B
INFR:LSE iShares II Public Limited.. 0.00 % 0.65 %

-30.75 (-1.45%)

 USD0.58B
MAGI:LSE SPDR Morningstar Multi-As.. 0.00 % 0.40 %

-0.05 (-0.12%)

 USD1.23B
FLXG:LSE Franklin LibertyQ Global .. 0.00 % 0.40 %

-0.07 (-0.29%)

 USD0.02B
ZPRI:XETRA SPDR Morningstar Multi-As.. 0.00 % 0.40 %

-0.18 (-0.58%)

 USD1.23B

Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Railroads)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 1.91% 18% F 41% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 1.91% 18% F 40% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 31.43% 27% F 69% D+
Dividend Return 2.23% 50% F 40% F
Total Return 33.65% 27% F 70% C-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 93.32% 60% D- 76% C
Dividend Return 15.57% 40% F 51% F
Total Return 108.89% 60% D- 77% C+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 11.47% 67% D+ 80% B-
Dividend Return 2.34% 64% D 57% F
Total Return 13.80% 67% D+ 82% B-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 11.91% 83% B 65% D
Risk Adjusted Return 115.92% 75% C 94% A
Market Capitalization 81.02B 91% A- 97% A+
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Railroads)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 19.28 82% B- 46% F
Price/Book Ratio 5.05 30% F 20% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 13.14 73% C 34% F
EV/EBITDA 13.17 80% B- 53% F
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 18.90% 82% B- 86% B
Return on Invested Capital -13.22% 9% F 10% F
Return on Assets 7.87% 82% B- 91% A-
Debt to Equity Ratio 61.05% 90% A- 56% F
Technical Ratios  
Short Ratio 2.67 45% F 37% F
Short Percent N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Beta 0.60 100% A+ 78% C+
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters then its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Low debt

The company is less leveraged than its peers ,, and is among the top quartile, which makes it more flexible. However, do check the news and look at its sector. Sometimes this is low because the company is not growing and has no growth potential.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

What to not like:
Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Low Earnings Growth

This stock has shown below median earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector