Canadian Pacific Kansas City CP
Canadian Pacific Kansas City is a railroad company operating a transcontinental network in Canada, the US, and Mexico, transporting goods such as grain, coal, chemicals, and intermodal containers. CPKC combines an operating margin of 38.98% and revenue growth of 12.6% with a leveraged balance sheet (ND/EBITDA of 3.00) and a demanding valuation (P/E 28.59), weighed down by falling earnings (-13.5%) and rate pressure.
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City is a railroad company operating a transcontinental network in Canada, the US, and Mexico, transporting goods such as grain, coal, chemicals, and intermodal containers. CPKC combines an operating margin of 38.98% and revenue growth of 12.6% with a leveraged balance sheet (ND/EBITDA of 3.00) and a demanding valuation (P/E 28.59), weighed down by falling earnings (-13.5%) and rate pressure.
Score by category
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Financial health | 5.6 |
| Quality / Moat | 4.8 |
| Valuation | 4.0 |
| Growth | 5.1 |
| Dividend | 4.7 |
| Momentum | 6.6 |
| Risk & Context | 4.9 |
OVERALL SCORE: 4.9/10
Context and risks
The surge in crude and diesel raises fuel costs, a relevant expense for a railroad, though fuel surcharges mitigate the impact. Exposure to Mexico-US cross-border routes adds sensitivity to tariff or regulatory changes, but without a concrete event justifying a larger adjustment.
News considered in the analysis
- Diesel Price Shock Has Freight Stocks Like J.B. Hunt In Focus — El repunte del diésel presiona los costes de combustible de las ferroviarias, aunque CPKC traslada parte vía fuel surcharges; efecto moderado y parcialmente descontado.
- Canadian Pacific Kansas City Reaffirms Growth Outlook, Targets $1.5B in Merger Synergies — Reafirmar la guía y el objetivo de sinergias de 1.500 M$ de la fusión con KCS es una señal positiva de gestión, aunque el mercado ya lo descuenta en parte.
- Canadian Pacific Reaches New August Milestone for Grain Shipments — Récord de transporte de grano en agosto apoya el crecimiento de volúmenes, un dato operativo positivo ya reflejado en el crecimiento de ingresos.
- Why Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX:CP) Is Back In The Spotlight — Artículo de análisis genérico sin información nueva.
- Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX:CP) Set Record Grain Transport In August 2026 — Confirma el récord de grano, refuerza la fortaleza operativa en un segmento clave.
Verdict: Hold; operational strength and merger synergies justify the premium, but leverage and valuation limit near-term upside.
Main risk: Leverage (ND/EBITDA of 3.00) and low liquidity (0.59) amplify the impact of rising rates and a potential fuel cost shock.
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