Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CP) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1280 data points (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16)
Canadian Pacific Kansas City is a Class I railroad operating on tracks that span most of Canada and into parts of the Midwestern and Northeastern United States. Following the April 2023 Kansas City...
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CP) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 18.84 (historical range: 11.84–32.66, median: 19.23), placing it at the 44th percentile — near its historical average, P/S ratio of 5.13 (range: 4.23–9.78, 30th percentile — below its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 18.15 (range: 12.35–32.61, 28th percentile).
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 18.84 | 19.23 | 44th | near its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 5.13 | 5.70 | 30th | below its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 18.15 | 19.97 | 28th | below its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 2.70% | 3.09% | 34th | above its historical average |
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CP) Valuation & P/E History
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CP) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Railroads, Line-Haul Operating industry currently trading at $87.25 with a market capitalization of $76.7 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for CP based on 1280 data points covering 2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 18.84 is below the historical median of 19.23, placing CP at the 44th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 5.13 compares to a median of 5.70.
CP Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited'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 CP 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 CP 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 Pacific Kansas City Limited.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is CP Overvalued or Undervalued?
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited trades below its historical valuation range, with most metrics below their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 34 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive CP 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 CP analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.CP trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.