(CP) Canadian Pacific Railway - Overview

Sector: Industrials | Industry: Railroads | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 76.576m USD | Total Return: 7.9% in 12m

Freight Rail, Bulk Commodities, Intermodal Shipping, Logistics Services
Total Rating 44
Safety 68
Buy Signal -0.56
Railroads
Industry Rotation: +8.8
Market Cap: 76.6B
Avg Turnover: 268M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility21.2%
VaR 5th Pctl3.65%
VaR vs Median4.37%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio0.27
Rel. Str. IBD52
Rel. Str. Peer Group24.1
Character TTM
Beta0.629
Beta Downside0.747
Hurst Exponent0.612
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD25.88%
CAGR/Max DD0.19
CAGR/Mean DD0.42
EPS (Earnings per Share) EPS (Earnings per Share) of CP over the last years for every Quarter: "2021-03": 0.9, "2021-06": 1.03, "2021-09": 0.88, "2021-12": 0.95, "2022-03": 0.67, "2022-06": 0.95, "2022-09": 1.01, "2022-12": 1.1, "2023-03": 0.9, "2023-06": 0.83, "2023-09": 0.92, "2023-12": 1.18, "2024-03": 0.93, "2024-06": 1.05, "2024-09": 0.9, "2024-12": 1.29, "2025-03": 1.06, "2025-06": 1.12, "2025-09": 1.1, "2025-12": 1.33, "2026-03": 1.04,
EPS CAGR: 8.54%
EPS Trend: 97.5%
Last SUE: -2.90
Qual. Beats: -3
Revenue Revenue of CP over the last years for every Quarter: 2021-03: 1959, 2021-06: 2054, 2021-09: 1942, 2021-12: 2040, 2022-03: 1838, 2022-06: 2202, 2022-09: 2312, 2022-12: 2462, 2023-03: 2266, 2023-06: 3174, 2023-09: 3339, 2023-12: 3776, 2024-03: 3520, 2024-06: 3603, 2024-09: 3549, 2024-12: 3874, 2025-03: 3795, 2025-06: 3699, 2025-09: 3661, 2025-12: 3923, 2026-03: 3701,
Rev. CAGR: 12.83%
Rev. Trend: 85.0%
Last SUE: -0.08
Qual. Beats: 0

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Description: CP Canadian Pacific Railway

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) operates the first single-line rail network connecting Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Following its 2023 merger, the company manages approximately 20,000 miles of track, transporting a diversified mix of bulk commodities, merchandise freight, and intermodal containers. The business model relies on high barriers to entry and significant capital intensity, as Class I railroads maintain proprietary infrastructure that is difficult to replicate.

The company serves critical industrial sectors including agriculture, energy, and automotive manufacturing, functioning as a backbone for North American trade. Rail transportation is generally more fuel-efficient than long-haul trucking, allowing the company to capture market share through lower greenhouse gas emissions per ton-mile. Investors can analyze the long-term valuation trends for this stock on ValueRay.

Headquartered in Calgary, CPKC provides essential logistics services through major business centers across the continent. Its revenue stream is tied to macroeconomic industrial production and global export demand for Canadian and American natural resources.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • KCS merger synergy realization drives long-term revenue and margin expansion
  • Transcontinental North American trade volumes dictate bulk and merchandise freight growth
  • Fluctuating fuel costs and labor expenses impact quarterly operating ratios
  • Canadian grain harvest yields significantly influence annual bulk commodity revenue
  • Regulatory oversight of cross-border rail operations affects logistical efficiency and costs
Piotroski VR-10 (Strict) 7.5
Net Income: 4.08b TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue
FCF/TA: 0.03 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 0.57 > 1.0
NWC/Revenue: -7.99% < 20% (prev -5.31%; Δ -2.68% < -1%)
CFO/TA 0.08 > 3% & CFO 5.13b > Net Income 4.08b
Net Debt (23.8b) to EBITDA (8.32b): 2.86 < 3
Current Ratio: 0.67 > 1.5 & < 3
Outstanding Shares: last quarter (897.3m) vs 12m ago -3.96% < -2%
Gross Margin: 47.91% > 18% (prev 0.52%; Δ 4.74k% > 0.5%)
Asset Turnover: 19.84% > 50% (prev 16.83%; Δ 3.00% > 0%)
Interest Coverage Ratio: 7.08 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 8.32b / Interest Expense TTM 888.0m)
Altman Z'' 2.38
A: -0.02 (Total Current Assets 2.45b - Total Current Liabilities 3.64b) / Total Assets 63.0b
B: 0.23 (Retained Earnings 14.3b / Total Assets 63.0b)
C: 0.08 (EBIT TTM 6.29b / Avg Total Assets 75.5b)
D: 1.15 (Book Value of Equity 33.3b / Total Liabilities 28.9b)
Altman-Z'' = 2.38 = BBB
Beneish M -3.16
DSRI: 0.76 (Receivables 1.58b/2.04b, Revenue 15.0b/14.8b)
GMI: 1.08 (GM 47.91% / 51.92%)
AQI: 0.99 (AQ_t 0.32 / AQ_t-1 0.32)
SGI: 1.01 (Revenue 15.0b / 14.8b)
TATA: -0.02 (NI 4.08b - CFO 5.13b) / TA 63.0b)
Beneish M = -3.16 (Cap -4..+1) = AA
What is the price of CP shares?

As of May 25, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 86.71 with a total of 3,062,471 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.40%, over one month by -0.73%, over three months by +0.17% and over the past year by +7.90%.

Is CP a buy, sell or hold?

Canadian Pacific Railway has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.13. Therefore, it is recommended to buy CP.

  • StrongBuy: 16
  • Buy: 7
  • Hold: 7
  • Sell: 1
  • StrongSell: 1

What are the forecasts/targets for the CP price?
Analysts Target Price 91.2 5.2%
Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) - Fundamental Data Overview as of 24 May 2026
Market Cap CAD = 106b (76.6b USD * 1.3805 USD.CAD)
P/E Trailing = 26.4601
P/E Forward = 23.2558
P/S = 5.1105
P/B = 2.2665
P/EG = 2.2189
Revenue TTM = 15.0b CAD
EBIT TTM = 6.29b CAD
EBITDA TTM = 8.32b CAD
Long Term Debt = 21.9b CAD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 1.75b CAD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 24.0b CAD (corrected: LT Debt 21.9b + ST Debt 1.75b) + Leases 410.0m
Net Debt = 23.8b CAD (calculated: Debt 24.0b - CCE 294.0m)
Enterprise Value = 129b CAD (106b + Debt 24.0b - CCE 294.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 7.08 (Ebit TTM 6.29b / Interest Expense TTM 888.0m)
EV/FCF = 63.37x (Enterprise Value 129b / FCF TTM 2.04b)
FCF Yield = 1.58% (FCF TTM 2.04b / Enterprise Value 129b)
FCF Margin = 13.63% (FCF TTM 2.04b / Revenue TTM 15.0b)
Net Margin = 27.21% (Net Income TTM 4.08b / Revenue TTM 15.0b)
Gross Margin = 47.91% ((Revenue TTM 15.0b - Cost of Revenue TTM 7.80b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 33.99% (prev 36.86%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.05 (Enterprise Value 129b / Total Assets 63.0b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 3.69% (Interest Expense 888.0m / Debt 24.0b)
Taxrate = 24.55% (275.0m / 1.12b)
NOPAT = 4.74b (EBIT 6.29b * (1 - 24.55%))
Current Ratio = 0.67 (Total Current Assets 2.45b / Total Current Liabilities 3.64b)
Debt / Equity = 0.72 (Debt 24.0b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 33.4b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.86 (Net Debt 23.8b / EBITDA 8.32b)
Debt / FCF = 11.63 (Net Debt 23.8b / FCF TTM 2.04b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 39.6b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 5.40% (Net Income 4.08b / Total Assets 63.0b)
RoE = 10.30% (Net Income TTM 4.08b / Total Stockholder Equity 39.6b)
RoCE = 10.23% (EBIT 6.29b / Capital Employed (Equity 39.6b + L.T.Debt 21.9b))
RoIC = 7.76% (NOPAT 4.74b / Invested Capital 61.1b)
WACC = 7.20% (E(106b)/V(130b) * Re(8.20%) + D(24.0b)/V(130b) * Rd(3.69%) * (1-Tc(0.25)))
Discount Rate = 8.20% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: -59.68 | Cagr: -1.78%
[DCF] Terminal Value 73.41% ; FCFF base≈2.17b ; Y1≈1.93b ; Y5≈1.62b
[DCF] Fair Price = 2.35 (EV 25.8b - Net Debt 23.8b = Equity 2.08b / Shares 887.7m; r=8.35% [WACC [floored]]; 5y FCF grow -13.25% → 2.50% )
EPS Correlation: 97.53 | EPS CAGR: 8.54% | SUE: -2.90 | # QB: -3
Revenue Correlation: 85.03 | Revenue CAGR: 12.83% | SUE: -0.08 | # QB: 0
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=1.24 | Chg30d=+0.10% | Revisions=-45% | Analysts=23
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=1.31 | Chg30d=+1.12% | Revisions=+33% | Analysts=22
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=5.12 | Chg30d=-0.45% | Revisions=-60% | GrowthEPS=+11.2% | GrowthRev=+6.3%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=5.89 | Chg30d=-0.09% | Revisions=+4% | GrowthEPS=+14.9% | GrowthRev=+5.9%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: -60%