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Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
05/16/2025: CP (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -23.59% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 05/16/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 76.00B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 27.73 | 1Y Target Price 84.94 |
Price to earnings Ratio 27.73 | 1Y Target Price 84.94 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4075143 | Beta 1.05 | 52 Weeks Range 66.49 - 87.26 | Updated Date 05/18/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 66.49 - 87.26 | Updated Date 05/18/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.81% | Basic EPS (TTM) 2.94 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-04-30 | When After Market | Estimate 1.0467 | Actual 1.06 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 26% | Operating Margin (TTM) 37.95% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 4.29% | Return on Equity (TTM) 8.27% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 27.73 | Forward PE 23.75 | Enterprise Value 91736611425 | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.13 |
Enterprise Value 91736611425 | Price to Sales(TTM) 5.13 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 8.64 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 16.65 | Shares Outstanding 930456000 | Shares Floating 874321647 |
Shares Outstanding 930456000 | Shares Floating 874321647 | ||
Percent Insiders 0.02 | Percent Institutions 74.98 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 4.16 | Target Price 84.96 | Buy 8 | Strong Buy 16 |
Buy 8 | Strong Buy 16 | ||
Hold 6 | Sell 1 | Strong Sell 1 | |
Strong Sell 1 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP) was founded in 1881. It played a crucial role in connecting Canada, facilitating trade and settlement. Key milestones include completing the transcontinental railway in 1885, diversifying into other industries (hotels, shipping), and recent mergers and acquisitions, like the Kansas City Southern merger in 2023.
Core Business Areas
- Freight Transportation: CP's primary business involves transporting various goods, including grain, coal, intermodal containers, energy products, and automotive parts, across its network.
Leadership and Structure
Keith Creel is the President and CEO. The company has a hierarchical structure with various departments reporting to the CEO and board of directors.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Grain Transportation: CP is a major transporter of grain from the Canadian prairies to ports for export. CP hold approximately 20% market share of the grain shipping market. Competitors include CN, BNSF, and privately owned transportation companies.
- Intermodal: CP transports containers and trailers between ports and inland destinations. CP hold approximately 10% market share of the intermodal shipping market. Competitors include CN, BNSF, and trucking companies.
- Energy Products: CP transports energy products such as crude oil and propane. Market share data is less specific here due to varying contracts. Competitors include CN, BNSF, and pipeline operators.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The North American rail industry is cyclical and oligopolistic, with a few major players dominating the market. Demand is driven by economic growth, commodity prices, and international trade. Railroads face competition from trucking and other modes of transportation.
Positioning
CP is a major player in the North American rail industry, known for its efficiency and strategic acquisitions. The company has been focused on operational improvements and expanding its network.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total North American freight rail market is estimated to be worth approximately $80 billion annually. CP is positioned to capture a significant portion of this TAM through its expanded network and service offerings.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Extensive rail network
- Efficient operations
- Strategic acquisitions (KCS)
- Strong management team
- Focus on safety
Weaknesses
- Reliance on commodity prices
- Exposure to weather-related disruptions
- Unionized workforce
- High capital expenditures
Opportunities
- Increased intermodal traffic
- Growing demand for grain exports
- Expansion into new markets (through KCS merger)
- Technological advancements (e.g., automation)
- Sustainability initiatives
Threats
- Economic downturn
- Competition from trucking
- Government regulations
- Geopolitical risks
- Rising fuel costs
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CNI
- UNP
- NSC
- CSX
Competitive Landscape
CP is a major player, enhanced by the KCS merger. It competes primarily with CN, BNSF, UNP, NSC, and CSX, but benefits from a geographically advantageous network and focuses on operational efficiency.
Major Acquisitions
Kansas City Southern
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 31000
- Strategic Rationale: The acquisition of Kansas City Southern creates the first single-owner rail network linking Canada, the United States, and Mexico, enabling seamless cross-border transportation and expanding CP's reach.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical Growth data is not available.
Future Projections: Future Projections data is not available.
Recent Initiatives: Recent Initiatives data is not available.
Summary
Canadian Pacific Railway is a strong player in the North American rail industry, significantly strengthened by the KCS merger. Its efficient operations and strategic network are key strengths. It needs to watch out for economic downturns and competition from trucking.
Similar Companies
CNI
Canadian National Railway Company
CNI
Canadian National Railway Company
CSX
CSX Corporation
CSX
CSX Corporation
NSC
Norfolk Southern Corporation
NSC
Norfolk Southern Corporation
UNP
Union Pacific Corporation
UNP
Union Pacific Corporation
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company reports, industry analysis, news articles, financial websites
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is approximate and may vary based on sources and methodologies.
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 Pacific Railway Ltd
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Calgary, AB, Canada | ||
IPO Launch date 1983-12-30 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Keith E. Creel | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Railroads | Full time employees 19992 | Website https://www.cpkcr.com |
Full time employees 19992 | Website https://www.cpkcr.com | ||
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited, together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates a transcontinental freight railway in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The transports bulk commodities, including grain, coal, potash, fertilizers, and sulphur; merchandise freight, such as forest products, energy, chemicals and plastics, metals, minerals, consumer products, and automotive; and intermodal traffic comprising retail goods in overseas containers. It also provides rail and intermodal transportation services over a network of approximately 20,000 miles serving business centers. The company was formerly known as Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and changed its name to Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited in April 2023. Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited was incorporated in 1881 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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