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Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: CNI (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
32 Analysts rated it
Highly popular stock, broad analyst coverage, trusted insights, strong investor interest.
1 Year Target Price $111.33
1 Year Target Price $111.33
| 9 | Strong Buy |
| 7 | Buy |
| 14 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -12.7% | Avg. Invested days 46 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 59.70B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 18.29 | 1Y Target Price 111.33 |
Price to earnings Ratio 18.29 | 1Y Target Price 111.33 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 32 | Beta 0.85 | 52 Weeks Range 90.48 - 116.70 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 90.48 - 116.70 | Updated Date 09/16/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 3.63% | Basic EPS (TTM) 5.23 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 26.62% | Operating Margin (TTM) 41.29% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 7.75% | Return on Equity (TTM) 22.3% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 18.29 | Forward PE 15.72 | Enterprise Value 74160190505 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.48 |
Enterprise Value 74160190505 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.48 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 5.99 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.58 | Shares Outstanding 624200000 | Shares Floating 606834756 |
Shares Outstanding 624200000 | Shares Floating 606834756 | ||
Percent Insiders 2.73 | Percent Institutions 74.76 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Canadian National Railway Company
Company Overview
History and Background
Canadian National Railway (CN) was founded in 1919, nationalizing several struggling railways. It evolved into a publicly traded company in 1995, becoming a key transportation provider in North America with a vast network spanning Canada and the United States.
Core Business Areas
- Rail Freight: Transportation of various commodities including petroleum, grain, coal, fertilizers, forest products, intermodal containers, and automotive parts.
- Intermodal: Moving freight containers and trailers between ships, trucks, and trains.
- Other Services: Includes transloading, distribution, warehousing, and other supply chain services.
Leadership and Structure
Tracy Robinson serves as the President and CEO. CN's organizational structure includes departments for operations, marketing, finance, and technology, overseen by a board of directors.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Grain Transportation: CN is a leading transporter of grain, particularly in Western Canada. Competitors include CP (Canadian Pacific Kansas City) and trucking companies. Market share varies regionally, but CN holds a significant portion.
- Intermodal Freight: CN's intermodal services connect ports with inland markets. Competitors include trucking companies and other railways (CP, BNSF). CN moves containers to and from ports.
- Petroleum and Chemicals: Transports crude oil, refined petroleum products, and various chemicals. Competitors include pipelines and other rail networks. Revenue figures not publicly disclosed product by product.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The North American rail industry is a critical component of the supply chain, transporting a wide range of commodities. It faces competition from trucking, pipelines, and other modes of transport.
Positioning
CN is a major player in the North American rail industry, known for its extensive network, particularly its east-west connectivity. Its competitive advantages include operational efficiency and access to key ports.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The North American freight rail market is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars annually. CN is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its network and service offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Extensive rail network spanning Canada and the US
- Efficient operations and cost management
- Strong relationships with key customers
- Experienced management team
- Access to key ports
Weaknesses
- Vulnerability to economic cycles
- Dependence on commodity prices
- Potential for service disruptions due to weather or accidents
- Exposure to regulatory changes
Opportunities
- Increased demand for rail transportation due to rising fuel costs for trucking
- Expansion of intermodal services
- Investments in technology to improve efficiency
- Growing population and trade with Asia
- Government infrastructure spending
Threats
- Competition from trucking and other modes of transport
- Economic slowdown
- Rising fuel costs
- Increased regulatory scrutiny
- Climate change impacts on infrastructure
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CP
- UNP
- NSC
- CSX
- KSU
Competitive Landscape
CN competes with other major railroads based on network reach, service quality, and pricing. Its advantage lies in its transcontinental network. CP's acquisition of KSU changed dynamics.
Major Acquisitions
Trasportadora ACESA, S.A. de C.V.
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions):
- Strategic Rationale: Strengthen CN's presence in Mexico.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Requires current financial data for analysis.
Future Projections: Requires analyst consensus data for future projections.
Recent Initiatives: CN has invested in network upgrades, technology enhancements, and sustainability initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce its environmental footprint.
Summary
Canadian National Railway Company is a strong player in the North American rail industry, benefiting from its extensive network. It should focus on operational efficiency and strategic investments. Key risks include competition and economic fluctuations. The CP-KSU merger intensifies the competitive landscape.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and should not be considered financial advice. Market conditions are dynamic.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Canadian National Railway Company
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Montreal, QC, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 1996-11-26 | President, CEO & Director Ms. Tracy A. Robinson | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Railroads | Full time employees 24912 | Website https://www.cn.ca |
Full time employees 24912 | Website https://www.cn.ca | ||
Canadian National Railway Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail, intermodal, trucking, and related transportation businesses in Canada and the United States. The company provides rail services, which include equipment, custom brokerage services, transloading and distribution, business development and real estate, and private car storage services; and intermodal services, such as temperature controlled cargo, port partnerships, transloading and distribution, logistics parks, customs brokerage, and trucking. It offers door-to-door services, import and export dray, and interline services, as well as specialized services, comprising flatbed trucks, on-deck mobile transport trays, expedited cargo, and permit/overweight services; and supply chain services. The company serves automotive, coal, fertilizers, temperature controlled cargo, forest products, dimensional, grain, metal and minerals, petroleum and chemicals, consumer goods, and third party logistics applications. It track, maintenance, and strategic infrastructure initiatives for the safe movement of goods and support long-term sustainable growth in Minnesota and across CN's network. The company was incorporated in 1919 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
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