(CNI) Canadian National Railway - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: Canada • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: CA1363751027

CNI: Rail, Intermodal, Trucking, Logistics

Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) operates as a leading rail-based transportation company in North America, serving Canada and the United States. The company provides a comprehensive suite of rail, intermodal, trucking, and logistics services. Its rail services include equipment management, customs brokerage, transloading, distribution, and private car storage. The intermodal division offers temperature-controlled cargo solutions, port partnerships, logistics parks, and door-to-door delivery services. Additionally, CNI specializes in supply chain optimization, expedited cargo services, and handling oversized or heavy freight. The company serves diverse industries, including automotive, coal, fertilizers, forest products, grain, metals, petroleum, consumer goods, and third-party logistics. Established in 1919, CNI is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, and has built a reputation for operational efficiency and customer-focused solutions.

As a key player in North American rail transportation, Canadian National Railway Company has a network spanning over 32,000 kilometers of track, connecting major ports, industrial centers, and urban areas. The company’s strategic focus on intermodal growth, digitalization, and sustainability has positioned it as a leader in the industry. CNI’s commitment to reducing emissions and adopting advanced technologies underscores its long-term vision for environmentally responsible operations. With a strong balance sheet and a history of consistent dividend growth, CNI is well-positioned to capitalize on increasing demand for efficient and reliable transportation solutions.

3-Month Forecast: Based on and , CNI is expected to maintain stability in the near term. The stock is trading near its 50-day SMA (99.08) with a moderate ATR (2.81), suggesting manageable volatility. Fundamentally, the forward P/E (17.24) indicates a reasonable valuation relative to expected earnings. With a high RoE (22.96), CNI is likely to continue generating strong cash flows. The company’s focus on intermodal expansion and supply chain optimization should support revenue growth. Expect CNI to remain a defensive standout in the transportation sector, with potential upside driven by improving macroeconomic conditions and strong operational execution.

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CNI Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 61,475m
Sector Industrials
Industry Railroads
GiC Sub-Industry Rail Transportation
IPO / Inception 1996-11-26

CNI Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 7.51
Fundamental 56.8
Dividend Rating 48.5
Rel. Strength -12.3
Analysts 3.7/5
Fair Price Momentum 84.46 USD
Fair Price DCF 110.36 USD

CNI Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.79%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.55%
Annual Growth 5y 5.66%
Payout Consistency 96.0%

CNI Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -68.3%
Growth Correlation 12m -94.1%
Growth Correlation 5y 46.1%
CAGR 5y 5.97%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.21
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.91
Alpha -27.31
Beta 0.405
Volatility 20.66%
Current Volume 731.1k
Average Volume 20d 1386.7k
What is the price of CNI stocks?
As of April 26, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 97.10 with a total of 731,143 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.52%, over one month by -1.27%, over three months by -8.51% and over the past year by -20.45%.
Is Canadian National Railway a good stock to buy?
Partly, yes. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI) is currently (April 2025) ok to buy, but has to be watched. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 56.80 and therefor a somewhat positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of CNI as of April 2025 is 84.46. This means that CNI is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -13.02%.
Is CNI a buy, sell or hold?
Canadian National Railway has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.70. Therefor, it is recommend to hold CNI.
  • Strong Buy: 9
  • Buy: 8
  • Hold: 14
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecast for CNI stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, CNI Canadian National Railway will be worth about 91.5 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 97.10. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -5.81%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 114.2 17.7%
Analysts Target Price 114.4 17.8%
ValueRay Target Price 91.5 -5.8%