Canadian National Railway (CNI) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1280 data points (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16)
Canadian National's railway spans Canada from coast to coast and extends through Chicago to the Gulf of Mexico. In 2025, CN generated CAD 17.7 billion in revenue by hauling intermodal containers (2...
Canadian National Railway trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
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Canadian National Railway (CNI) Valuation & P/E History
Canadian National Railway (CNI) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector currently trading at $121.79 with a market capitalization of $73.6 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for CNI based on 1280 data points covering 2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16...
CNI Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Canadian National Railway's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether CNI is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests CNI is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Canadian National Railway.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is CNI Overvalued or Undervalued?
Canadian National Railway trades near its historical valuation range, with most metrics close to their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 50 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive CNI is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full CNI analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.CNI trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.