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| CNI | -1.2 | -2.6 | -4.7 | -1.0 | -12.9 | -4.0 | -14.8 | 18.1 | 55.5 | 3328.3 |
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| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| symbol | CNI |
| name | Canadian National Railway Company |
| price | 110.05 |
| changes percentage | -1.203 |
| change | -1.34 |
| day low | 109.81 |
| day high | 112.025 |
| year high | 134.02 |
| year low | 107.54 |
| market cap | 69199440000 |
| price avg 50 | 114.3062 |
| price avg 200 | 121.2442 |
| exchange | NYSE |
| volume | 1074819 |
| avg volume | 1194714 |
| open | 111.41 |
| previous close | 111.39 |
| eps | 6.07 |
| pe | 18.13 |
| earnings announcement | 2025-01-21T10:59:00.000+0000 |
| shares outstanding | 628800000 |
| timestamp | 2024-11-14 21:00:02 |
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| 2023 | 2022 | Y/Y change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000016868 | |||
| revenue | 16828000000 | 17107000000 | -1.63 |
| gross profit | 7151000000 | 7396000000 | -3.31 |
| gross profit ratio | 0.42 | 0.43 | -1.71 |
| research and development expenses | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| operating expenses | 2850000000 | 471000000 | 505.10 |
| interest income | 0 | 548000000 | -100.00 |
| interest expense | 722000000 | 548000000 | 31.75 |
| ebitda | 8893000000 | 9067000000 | -1.92 |
| ebitdaratio | 0.53 | 0.56 | -5.79 |
| operating income | 6597000000 | 6840000000 | -3.55 |
| operating income ratio | 0.39 | 0.4 | -1.95 |
| net income | 5625000000 | 5118000000 | 9.91 |
| net income ratio | 0.33 | 0.3 | 11.73 |
| eps | 8.53 | 7.46 | 14.34 |
Revenue Growth: revenue decreased to 16,828 million in 2023 from 17,107 million in 2022 representing a change of -1.63%. This indicates a sales shrinking, which is a negative sign for the company.
Gross Profit: Gross Profit decreased to 7,151 million in 2023 from 7,396 million in 2022 representing a change of -3.31%. This indicates a sales profitability decline, which is a negative sign for the company.
EBITDA: EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) decreased to 8,893 million in 2023 from 9,067 million in 2022 representing a change of -1.92%. The decrease in EBITDA indicates declined operational efficiency and profitability.
Operating Income: Operating income decreased to 6,597 million in 2023 from 6,840 million in 2022 representing a change of -3.55%. The decrease in operating income indicates worse operational performance and decreased profitability.
Operating Expenses: Operating Expenses decreased to 2,850 million in 2023 from 471 million in 2022 representing a change of 505.1%. The decrease in operating expenses can be attributed to various factors such as improved profitability, cost optimization and financial stability, lower operating expenses can be positive indicators.
Net Income: Net income increased to 5,625 million in 2023 from 5,118 million in 2022 representing a change of 9.91%. The increase in net income shows improved profitability and indicates that the company is generating more profit for each dollar of revenue.
Earnings per Share (EPS): EPS increased to 8.53 in 2023 from 8.53 in 2022 representing a change of 14.34%. This indicates that the company's earnings are increasing and it is becoming more profitable on a per-share basis.
| 2024Q3 | 2024Q2 | Q/Q change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000016868 | |||
| revenue | 4110000000 | 4329000000 | -5.06 |
| gross profit | 1662000000 | 1889000000 | -12.02 |
| gross profit ratio | 0.4 | 0.44 | -7.33 |
| research and development expenses | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| operating expenses | 33000000 | 253000000 | -86.96 |
| interest income | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| interest expense | 230000000 | 220000000 | 4.55 |
| ebitda | 2114000000 | 2216000000 | -4.60 |
| ebitdaratio | 0.51 | 0.49 | 5.93 |
| operating income | 1515000000 | 1636000000 | -7.40 |
| operating income ratio | 0.37 | 0.38 | -2.46 |
| net income | 1085000000 | 1114000000 | -2.60 |
| net income ratio | 0.26 | 0.26 | 2.59 |
| eps | 1.71 | 1.75 | -2.29 |
Revenue Growth: revenue decreased to 4,110 million in 2024Q3 from 4,329 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -5.06%. This indicates a sales shrinking, which is a negative sign for the company.
Gross Profit: Gross Profit decreased to 1,662 million in 2024Q3 from 1,889 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -12.02%. This indicates a sales profitability decline, which is a negative sign for the company.
Operating Expenses: Operating Expenses increased to 33 million in 2024Q3 from 253 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -86.96%. The increase in operating expenses can be attributed to various factors such as marketing, administrative costs, and investments in infrastructure. It's important to monitor if these expenses are growing at a sustainable rate compared to revenue.
EBITDA: EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) decreased to 2,114 million in 2024Q3 from 2,216 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -4.6%. The decrease in EBITDA indicates declined operational efficiency and profitability.
Operating Income: Operating income decreased to 1,515 million in 2024Q3 from 1,636 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -7.4%. The decrease in operating income indicates worse operational performance and decreased profitability.
Net Income: Net income decreased to 1,085 million in 2024Q3 from 1,114 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -2.6%. The decrease in net income shows worsen profitability and indicates that the company is generating less profit for each dollar of revenue.
Earnings per Share (EPS): EPS increased to 1.71 in 2024Q3 from 1.71 in 2024Q2 representing a change of -2.29%. This indicates that the company's earnings are decreasing and it is becoming less profitable on a per-share basis.
| 2023 | 2022 | Y/Y change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000016868 | |||
| total assets | 52666000000 | 50662000000 | 3.96 |
| total liabilities | 32549000000 | 29278000000 | 11.17 |
| total equity | 20117000000 | 21384000000 | -5.92 |
| cash and cash equivalents | 475000000 | 328000000 | 44.82 |
| short term investments | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| long term investments | 402000000 | 94000000 | 327.66 |
| total current assets | 3089000000 | 3217000000 | -3.98 |
| total non current assets | 49577000000 | 47445000000 | 4.49 |
| total current liabilities | 5035000000 | 3842000000 | 31.05 |
| total non current liabilities | 27514000000 | 25436000000 | 8.17 |
| common stock | 3512000000 | 3613000000 | -2.80 |
| retained earnings | 18655000000 | 19529000000 | -4.48 |
| total debt | 18888000000 | 15770000000 | 19.77 |
Total Assets: Total Assets increased to 52,666 million in 2023 from 50,662 million in 2022 representing a change of 3.96%. Suggesting a growth in asset holdings.
Cash And Cash Equivalents: Cash And Cash Equivalents increased to 475 million in 2023 from 328 million in 2022 representing a change of 44.82%. This indicates an increase in available liquid assets.
Total Liabilities: Total Liabilities increased to 32,549 million in 2023 from 29,278 million in 2022 representing a change of 11.17%. This indicates an increase in overall liabilities.
Total Equity: Total Equity decreased to 20,117 million in 2023 from 21,384 million in 2022 representing a change of -5.92%. This indicates a decrease in shareholders' equity.
Total Current Assets: Total Current Assets decreased to 3,089 million in 2023 from 3,217 million in 2022 representing a change of -3.98%. This indicates a worsen liquidity position.
Total Current Liabilities: Total Current Liabilities increased to 5,035 million in 2023 from 3,842 million in 2022 representing a change of 31.05%. This indicates a higher short-term debt burden.
Common Stock: Common Stock decreased to 3,512 in 2023 from 3,613 in 2022 representing a change of -2.8%. This indicates a decrease in ownership interest.
Retained Earnings: Retained Earnings decreased to 18,655 million in 2023 from 19,529 million in 2022 representing a change of -4.48%. This indicates an accumulated losses.
Total Debt: Total Debt increased to 18,888 million in 2023 from 15,770 million in 2022 representing a change of 19.77%. This indicates an increase in overall debt burden.
| 2024Q3 | 2024Q2 | Q/Q change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000016868 | |||
| total assets | 54481000000 | 53988000000 | 0.91 |
| total liabilities | 35023000000 | 34584000000 | 1.27 |
| total equity | 19458000000 | 19404000000 | 0.28 |
| cash and cash equivalents | 273000000 | 784000000 | -65.18 |
| short term investments | 0 | -449000000 | 100.00 |
| long term investments | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| total current assets | 3043000000 | 3130000000 | -2.78 |
| total non current assets | 51438000000 | 50858000000 | 1.14 |
| total current liabilities | 4719000000 | 4930000000 | -4.28 |
| total non current liabilities | 30304000000 | 29654000000 | 2.19 |
| common stock | 3477000000 | 3484000000 | -0.20 |
| retained earnings | 17887000000 | 17749000000 | 0.78 |
| total debt | 20935000000 | 20758000000 | 0.85 |
Total Assets: Total Assets increased to 54,481 million in 2024Q3 from 53,988 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 0.91%. Suggesting a growth in asset holdings.
Total Equity: Total Equity increased to 19,458 million in 2024Q3 from 19,404 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 0.28%. This indicates an increase in shareholders' equity.
Short Term Investments: Short Term Investments increased to 0 million in 2024Q3 from -449 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 100.0%. This indicates an increase in short-term investment holdings.
Total Current Liabilities: Total Current Liabilities decreased to 4,719 million in 2024Q3 from 4,930 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -4.28%. This indicates a lower short-term debt burden.
Retained Earnings: Retained Earnings increased to 17,887 million in 2024Q3 from 17,749 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 0.78%. This indicates an accumulated profits.
Total Liabilities: Total Liabilities increased to 35,023 million in 2024Q3 from 34,584 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 1.27%. This indicates an increase in overall liabilities.
Cash And Cash Equivalents: Cash And Cash Equivalents decreased to 273 million in 2024Q3 from 784 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -65.18%. This indicates a decrease in available liquid assets.
Total Current Assets: Total Current Assets decreased to 3,043 million in 2024Q3 from 3,130 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -2.78%. This indicates a worsen liquidity position.
Common Stock: Common Stock decreased to 3,477 in 2024Q3 from 3,484 in 2024Q2 representing a change of -0.2%. This indicates a decrease in ownership interest.
Total Debt: Total Debt increased to 20,935 million in 2024Q3 from 20,758 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 0.85%. This indicates an increase in overall debt burden.
| 2023 | 2022 | Y/Y change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000016868 | |||
| net change in cash | 90000000 | -507000000 | 117.75 |
| operating cash flow | 6965000000 | 6667000000 | 4.47 |
| free cash flow | 3778000000 | 3917000000 | -3.55 |
| capital expenditure | -3187000000 | -2750000000 | -15.89 |
| depreciation and amortization | 1817000000 | 1729000000 | 5.09 |
| deferred income tax | -288000000 | 404000000 | -171.29 |
| stock based compensation | 0 | 63000000 | -100.00 |
| accounts payables | -191000000 | -9000000 | -2022.22 |
| inventory | -18000000 | -82000000 | 78.05 |
| acquisitions net | -390000000 | 273000000 | -242.86 |
| investments in property plant and equipment | -3187000000 | -2750000000 | -15.89 |
| net cash used for investing activites | -3468000000 | -2510000000 | -38.17 |
| debt repayment | 3212000000 | 1516000000 | 111.87 |
| common stock issued | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| common stock repurchased | -4583000000 | -4838000000 | 5.27 |
| dividends paid | -2071000000 | -2004000000 | -3.34 |
| net cash used provided by financing activities | -3406000000 | -4667000000 | 27.02 |
| cash at end of period | 924000000 | 834000000 | 10.79 |
| accounts receivables | 71000000 | -290000000 | 124.48 |
| cash at beginning of period | 834000000 | 1341000000 | -37.81 |
Net Change in Cash: Net Change in Cash increased to 90 million in 2023 from -507 million in 2022 representing a change of 117.75%. Indicating an increased ability to generate cash from the company's operations or its cash flow position.
Operating Cash Flow: Operating Cash Flow increased to 6,965 million in 2023 from 6,667 million in 2022 representing a change of 4.47%. This indicates that the company generated more cash from its core business operations.
Capital Expenditure: Capital Expenditure decreased to -3,187 million in 2023 from -2,750 million in 2022 representing a change of -15.89%. This indicates a possible improved efficiency or a shift in the company's strategic priorities.
Stock-Based Compensation: Stock-Based Compensation decreased to 0 million in 2023 from 63 million in 2022 representing a change of -100.0%. This indicates decreased expenses, which is generally considered a positive sign from a financial perspective.
Free Cash Flow: Free Cash Flow decreased to 3,778 million in 2023 from 3,917 million in 2022 representing a change of -3.55%. This indicates a decrease in cash generated after accounting for capital expenditures.
Accounts Payables: The absolute value of Accounts Payables increased to 191 million in 2023 from 9 million in 2022 representing a change of -2022.22%. This indicates that the company has increased its outstanding obligations to its suppliers.
Accounts Receivables: Accounts Receivables increased to 71 in 2023 from -290 million in 2022 representing a change of 124.48%. This suggests that the company is less capable of collecting payments from its customers.
Dividends Paid: Dividends Paid decreased to -2,071 million in 2023 from -2,004 million in 2022 representing a change of -3.34%. This indicates a weaker financial position, less confidence in future prospects, and a reluctance to return value to shareholders.
| 2024Q3 | 2024Q2 | Q/Q change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0000016868 | |||
| operating cash flow | 1774000000 | 1813000000 | -2.15 |
| free cash flow | 598000000 | 960000000 | -37.71 |
| capital expenditure | -1176000000 | -853000000 | -37.87 |
| depreciation and amortization | 475000000 | 466000000 | 1.93 |
| deferred income tax | 152000000 | 87000000 | 74.71 |
| stock based compensation | 0 | 22000000 | -100.00 |
| accounts receivables | -5000000 | 91000000 | -105.49 |
| accounts payables | 1000000 | -17000000 | 105.88 |
| inventory | 59000000 | -3000000 | 2066.67 |
| acquisitions net | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| investments in property plant and equipment | -1176000000 | -853000000 | -37.87 |
| net cash used for investing activites | -1190000000 | -866000000 | -37.41 |
| debt repayment | 319000000 | 569000000 | -43.94 |
| common stock issued | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| common stock repurchased | -446000000 | -1099000000 | 59.42 |
| dividends paid | -532000000 | -535000000 | 0.56 |
| net cash used provided by financing activities | -669000000 | -1025000000 | 34.73 |
| net change in cash | -86000000 | -77000000 | -11.69 |
| cash at end of period | 698000000 | 784000000 | -10.97 |
| cash at beginning of period | 784000000 | 861000000 | -8.94 |
Net Change in Cash: Net Change in Cash decreased to -86 million in 2024Q3 from -77 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -11.69%. Indicating a declined ability to generate cash from the company's operations or its cash flow position.
Operating Cash Flow: Operating Cash Flow decreased to 1,774 million in 2024Q3 from 1,813 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -2.15%. This indicates that the company generated less cash from its core business operations.
Free Cash Flow: Free Cash Flow decreased to 598 million in 2024Q3 from 960 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -37.71%. This indicates a decrease in cash generated after accounting for capital expenditures.
Deferred Income Tax: Deferred Income Tax increased to 152 million in 2024Q3 from 87 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 74.71%. This indicates that the company's tax liability for future periods has increased.
Capital Expenditure: Capital Expenditure decreased to -1,176 million in 2024Q3 from -853 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -37.87%. This indicates a possible improved efficiency or a shift in the company's strategic priorities.
Stock-Based Compensation: Stock-Based Compensation decreased to 0 million in 2024Q3 from 22 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -100.0%. This indicates decreased expenses, which is generally considered a positive sign from a financial perspective.
Accounts Payables: The absolute value of Accounts Payables decreased to 1 million in 2024Q3 from 17 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 105.88%. This indicates that the company has reduced its outstanding obligations to its suppliers.
Accounts Receivables: Accounts Receivables decreased to -5 million in 2024Q3 from 91 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of -105.49%. This suggests that the company has been able to collect payments from its customers more efficiently and timely.
Dividends Paid: Dividends Paid increased to -532 million in 2024Q3 from -535 million in 2024Q2 representing a change of 0.56%. This indicates a stronger financial position, more confidence in future prospects, and a better commitment to returning value to shareholders.
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| 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | Y/Y change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY | |||
| calendar year | 2023 | 2022 | NaN |
| revenue per share | 25.52 | 24.92 | 2.39 |
| net income per share | 8.53 | 7.46 | 14.40 |
| operating cash flow per share | 10.56 | 9.71 | 8.74 |
| free cash flow per share | 5.73 | 5.71 | 0.40 |
| cash per share | 0.72 | 0.48 | 50.74 |
| book value per share | 30.51 | 31.15 | -2.08 |
| tangible book value per share | 27.85 | 30.56 | -8.87 |
| shareholders equity per share | 30.51 | 31.15 | -2.08 |
| interest debt per share | 29.11 | 23.28 | 25.05 |
| market cap | 109680292055.55 | 110497600012.8 | -0.74 |
| enterprise value | 128093292055.55 | 125939600012.8 | 1.71 |
| pe ratio | 19.5 | 21.59 | -9.69 |
| price to sales ratio | 6.52 | 6.46 | 0.91 |
| pocfratio | 15.75 | 16.57 | -4.99 |
| pfcf ratio | 29.03 | 28.21 | 2.91 |
| pb ratio | 5.45 | 5.17 | 5.51 |
| ptb ratio | 5.45 | 5.17 | 5.51 |
| ev to sales | 7.61 | 7.36 | 3.40 |
| enterprise value over ebitda | 14.4 | 13.89 | 3.70 |
| ev to operating cash flow | 18.39 | 18.89 | -2.64 |
| ev to free cash flow | 33.91 | 32.15 | 5.45 |
| earnings yield | 0.05 | 0.05 | 10.73 |
| free cash flow yield | 0.03 | 0.04 | -2.83 |
| debt to equity | 0.92 | 0.72 | 27.27 |
| debt to assets | 0.35 | 0.3 | 15.17 |
| net debt to ebitda | 2.07 | 1.7 | 21.57 |
| current ratio | 0.61 | 0.84 | -26.73 |
| interest coverage | 9.14 | 12.48 | -26.80 |
| income quality | 1.24 | 1.3 | -4.95 |
| dividend yield | 0.02 | 0.02 | 4.11 |
| payout ratio | 0.37 | 0.39 | -5.97 |
| sales general and administrative to revenue | -0.03 | -0.03 | 2.22 |
| research and ddevelopement to revenue | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| intangibles to total assets | 0.03 | 0.01 | 315.42 |
| capex to operating cash flow | 0.46 | 0.41 | 10.93 |
| capex to revenue | 0.19 | 0.16 | 17.81 |
| capex to depreciation | 1.75 | 1.59 | 10.28 |
| stock based compensation to revenue | 0 | 0.0 | -100.00 |
| graham number | 76.52 | 72.3 | 5.84 |
| roic | 0.15 | 0.14 | 5.41 |
| return on tangible assets | 0.11 | 0.1 | 8.48 |
| graham net net | -46.63 | -40.17 | -16.07 |
| working capital | -1946000000 | -625000000 | -211.36 |
| tangible asset value | 18368000000 | 20979000000 | -12.45 |
| net current asset value | -29460000000 | -26061000000 | -13.04 |
| invested capital | 44844000000 | 43787000000 | 2.41 |
| average receivables | 1335500000 | 1222500000 | 9.24 |
| average payables | 961000000 | 928500000 | 3.50 |
| average inventory | 695500000 | 640500000 | 8.59 |
| days sales outstanding | 28.2 | 29.25 | -3.61 |
| days payables outstanding | 36.51 | 35.86 | 1.82 |
| days of inventory on hand | 26.37 | 26.01 | 1.37 |
| receivables turnover | 12.94 | 12.48 | 3.74 |
| payables turnover | 10.0 | 10.18 | -1.79 |
| inventory turnover | 13.84 | 14.03 | -1.35 |
| roe | 0.28 | 0.24 | 16.83 |
| capex per share | 4.83 | 4.01 | 20.63 |
ROE: Return on Equity (ROE) increased to 0.28 on 2023-12-31 from 0.24 on 2022-12-31, representing a change of 16.83%. Suggesting the company has been generating high returns for its shareholders.
PE Ratio: Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio decreased to 19.50 on 2023-12-31 from 21.59 on 2022-12-31, representing a change of -9.69%. Indicating a decrease in the relative valuation of the company's stock.
Current Ratio: Current Ratio decreased to 0.61 on 2023-12-31 from 0.84 on 2022-12-31, representing a change of -26.73%. The current ratio has been declining, suggesting a decrease in the company's short-term liquidity. Also, it's below 1, indicating potential liquidity issues.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio: Debt-to-Equity Ratio increased to 0.92 on 2023-12-31 from 0.72 on 2022-12-31, representing a change of 27.27%. The debt-to-equity ratio has been increasing, indicating that the company has been relying more on debt financing. Higher leverage may increase financial risk. However, a ratio of 1 or below is often considered healthy and indicates that the company's total debt is equal to or less than its total equity.
| 2024-09-30 Q3 | 2024-06-30 Q2 | Q/Q change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNI | |||
| calendar year | 2024 | 2024 | NaN |
| revenue per share | 6.47 | 6.82 | -5.06 |
| net income per share | 1.71 | 1.75 | -2.60 |
| operating cash flow per share | 2.79 | 2.86 | -2.15 |
| free cash flow per share | 0.94 | 1.51 | -37.71 |
| cash per share | 0.43 | 0.53 | -18.51 |
| book value per share | 30.64 | 30.56 | 0.28 |
| tangible book value per share | 29.47 | 29.39 | 0.26 |
| shareholders equity per share | 30.64 | 30.56 | 0.28 |
| interest debt per share | 32.96 | 32.64 | 0.96 |
| market cap | 100609093612.5 | 101338852884.5 | -0.72 |
| enterprise value | 121271093612.5 | 121312852884.5 | -0.03 |
| pe ratio | 23.18 | 22.74 | 1.93 |
| price to sales ratio | 24.48 | 23.41 | 4.57 |
| pocfratio | 56.71 | 55.9 | 1.46 |
| pfcf ratio | 168.24 | 105.56 | 59.38 |
| pb ratio | 5.17 | 5.22 | -1.00 |
| ptb ratio | 5.17 | 5.22 | -1.00 |
| ev to sales | 29.51 | 28.02 | 5.29 |
| enterprise value over ebitda | 57.37 | 54.74 | 4.79 |
| ev to operating cash flow | 68.36 | 66.91 | 2.16 |
| ev to free cash flow | 202.79 | 126.37 | 60.48 |
| earnings yield | 0.01 | 0.01 | -1.90 |
| free cash flow yield | 0.01 | 0.01 | -37.26 |
| debt to equity | 1.06 | 1.06 | 0.64 |
| debt to assets | 0.38 | 0.38 | 0.01 |
| net debt to ebitda | 9.77 | 9.01 | 8.44 |
| current ratio | 0.64 | 0.63 | 1.57 |
| interest coverage | 6.59 | 7.44 | -11.42 |
| income quality | 1.64 | 1.63 | 0.46 |
| dividend yield | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.16 |
| payout ratio | 0.49 | 0.48 | 2.10 |
| sales general and administrative to revenue | -0.03 | -0.03 | -5.33 |
| research and ddevelopement to revenue | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| intangibles to total assets | 0.01 | 0.01 | -0.24 |
| capex to operating cash flow | 0.66 | 0.47 | 40.90 |
| capex to revenue | 0.29 | 0.2 | 45.21 |
| capex to depreciation | 2.48 | 1.83 | 35.25 |
| stock based compensation to revenue | 0 | 0.01 | -100.00 |
| graham number | 34.32 | 34.73 | -1.17 |
| roic | 0.03 | 0.03 | -5.58 |
| return on tangible assets | 0.02 | 0.02 | -3.49 |
| graham net net | -52.69 | -51.87 | -1.57 |
| working capital | -1676000000 | -1800000000 | 6.89 |
| tangible asset value | 18712000000 | 18663000000 | 0.26 |
| net current asset value | -31980000000 | -31454000000 | -1.67 |
| invested capital | 45636000000 | 45021000000 | 1.37 |
| average receivables | 1233000000 | 1499908625 | -17.79 |
| average payables | 2516500000 | 2430000000 | 3.56 |
| average inventory | 756500000 | 923797375 | -18.11 |
| days sales outstanding | 27.22 | 25.43 | 7.05 |
| days payables outstanding | 97.06 | 88.27 | 9.96 |
| days of inventory on hand | 26.65 | 29.07 | -8.30 |
| receivables turnover | 3.31 | 3.54 | -6.59 |
| payables turnover | 0.93 | 1.02 | -9.06 |
| inventory turnover | 3.38 | 3.1 | 9.05 |
| roe | 0.06 | 0.06 | -2.87 |
| capex per share | 1.85 | 1.34 | 37.87 |
ROE:
Debt-to-Equity Ratio:
PE Ratio: Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio increased to 23.18 on 2024-09-30 Q3 from 22.74 on 2024-06-30 Q2, representing a change of 1.93%. Indicating an increase in the relative valuation of the company's stock.
Current Ratio: Current Ratio increased to 0.64 on 2024-09-30 Q3 from 0.63 on 2024-06-30 Q2, representing a change of 1.57%. The current ratio has been increasing, suggesting an increase in the company's short-term liquidity. However, it's below 1, indicating potential liquidity issues.
Negative Sentiment: Discounted Cash Flow value is 73.41 which is lower than current price 110.05, indicates the company may be overvalued.
| Market Capitalization | Enterprise Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | The total market value of a company's outstanding shares | The total market value of a company, including its debt and other liabilities |
| Calculation | Current share price * Total number of outstanding shares | Market capitalization + Total debt - Cash and cash equivalents |
| Focus | Equity component of a company's value | Total economic value of a company |
| Usefulness | Assesses a company's size and growth potential based on investor sentiment | Provides a more comprehensive valuation that considers both equity and debt |
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-11-05 06:00:00
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-10-24 07:00:00
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-10-23 15:09:07
I downgrade Canadian National Railway Co. from buy to hold due to concerns about missing FY24 EPS guidance amid weak volume growth. Third-quarter earnings were mixed: revenue grew 3.1% y/y, but EBIT fell slightly, and recurring net income dropped, despite a 1.8% increase in adj EPS. Operational improvements in network health and fluidity are notable, but the near-term volume growth outlook remains uncertain, impacting confidence in meeting FY24 targets.
Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-10-23 14:51:17
Canadian National Railway Company demonstrates operational resilience, maintaining strong service levels despite labor strikes and wildfires, supporting its status as a reliable dividend growth stock. Canadian National's strategic network and critical supply chain role provide a wide moat, ensuring long-term growth opportunities, especially in international intermodal and grain demand. Despite cyclical headwinds and paused buybacks, CNI's strong balance sheet and consistent dividend growth make it a compelling pick for dividend investors.
Sentiment: Negative
Publish Date: 2024-10-23 09:51:15
Labor uncertainties and a softer macroeconomic environment impact CNI's third-quarter performance.
Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-10-22 20:23:06
Canadian National Railway Company (NYSE:CNI ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call October 22, 2024 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Stacy Alderson - Assistant Vice President, Investor Relations Tracy Robinson - President and Chief Executive Officer Derek Taylor - Executive Vice President and Chief Field Operations Officer Patrick Whitehead - Executive Vice President and Chief Network Operating Officer Remi Lalonde - Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Ghislain Houle - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Kenneth Hoexter - Bank of America Fadi Chamoun - BMO Capital Markets Christian Wetherbee - Wells Fargo Cherilyn Radbourne - TD Cowen Scott Group - Wolfe Research Walter Spracklin - RBC Capital Markets Brandon Oglenski - Barclays Steven Hansen - Raymond James Ravi Shanker - Morgan Stanley Konark Gupta - Scotiabank Brian Ossenbeck - JPMorgan David Vernon - Bernstein Benoit Poirier - Desjardins Jonathan Chappell - Evercore ISI Stephanie Moore - Jefferies Daniel Imbro - Stephens Inc Thomas Wadewitz - UBS Benjamin Nolan - Stifel Operator Good afternoon. My name is Sarah and I will be your operator today.
Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-10-22 19:01:15
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for CN (CNI) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-10-22 18:20:24
Canadian National (CNI) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.26 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.28 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.26 per share a year ago.
Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-10-22 16:06:00
MONTREAL, Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a fourth-quarter 2024 dividend on the Company's common shares outstanding. A quarterly dividend of eighty-four and a half cents (C$0.8450) per common share will be paid on December 30, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 9, 2024.
Sentiment: Neutral
Publish Date: 2024-10-22 16:05:00
MONTREAL, Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today reported its financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. “Our scheduled operating plan demonstrated its resilience in the third quarter, allowing us to adapt our operations to challenges posed by wildfires and prolonged labor issues.
Sentiment: Neutral
Publish Date: 2024-10-22 09:00:00
MONTREAL, Oct. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) will issue its third-quarter 2024 financial and operating results after the market close.
Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-10-17 10:21:46
Besides Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates for CN (CNI), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended September 2024.
Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-10-16 07:30:00
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Sentiment: Neutral
Publish Date: 2024-10-15 13:31:07
Canadian National's third-quarter 2024 revenues are expected to have been aided by higher volumes across some key segments.
Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-10-15 11:06:36
CN (CNI) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Sentiment: Neutral
Publish Date: 2024-10-12 18:01:00
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-10-12 07:00:00
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Sentiment: Positive
Publish Date: 2024-10-11 11:17:11
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Sentiment: Neutral
Publish Date: 2024-10-03 09:00:00
MONTREAL, Oct. 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) will issue its third-quarter 2024 financial and operating results after the market close on October 22, 2024.
Sentiment: Negative
Publish Date: 2024-10-02 11:31:08
Canadian National is benefiting from its technology advancement initiatives. The economic downturn and elevated expenses are hurting its prospects.
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