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CNR Stock  CAD 156.34  0.01  0.01%   

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Canadian National is selling at 156.34 as of the 1st of December 2024; that is 0.01% increase since the beginning of the trading day. The stock's open price was 156.33. Canadian National has about a 33 percent probability of financial distress in the next few years of operation and has generated negative returns over the last 90 days. Equity ratings for Canadian National Railway are calculated daily based on our scoring framework. The performance scores are derived for the period starting the 2nd of September 2024 and ending today, the 1st of December 2024. Click here to learn more.
Business Domain
Transportation
Category
Industrials
Canadian National Railway Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail and related transportation business. Canadian National Railway Company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. CANADIAN NATIONAL operates under Railroads classification in Canada and is traded on Toronto Stock Exchange. The company has 628.8 M outstanding shares of which 3.93 M shares are currently shorted by private and institutional investors with about 4.18 days to cover all short positions. More on Canadian National Railway

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ESG Sustainability
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CEO PresidentTracy Robinson
Thematic IdeaInvestor Favorites (View all Themes)
Business ConcentrationGround Transportation, Transportation, Industrials, Investor Favorites, Industrials, Ground Transportation, Railroads, Industrials (View all Sectors)
Canadian National's financial strength is of vital concern to both outside investors and internal stakeholders. Efficiency and cost control are keys to Canadian National's success, along with its ability to generate sufficient cash flow to pay bills, repay debt, and make a consistent year-to-year profit.
Debt Levels
Canadian National can leverage the use of borrowed funds to amplify returns from an investment. In general, analyzing the relationship between debt to total assets helps investors to understand Canadian National's financial leverage. It provides some insight into what part of Canadian National's total assets is financed by creditors.
Liquidity
Canadian National cash flow analysis is essential to understand how it generates and spends money over a specific period. It can also help you figure out where your money is going and how much cash you have available at a given moment. Canadian National Railway has accumulated 18.89 B in total debt with debt to equity ratio (D/E) of 0.73, which is about average as compared to similar companies. Canadian National Railway has a current ratio of 1.03, suggesting that it is in a questionable position to pay out its financial obligations in time and when they become due. Debt can assist Canadian National until it has trouble settling it off, either with new capital or with free cash flow. So, Canadian National's shareholders could walk away with nothing if the company can't fulfill its legal obligations to repay debt. However, a more frequent occurrence is when companies like Canadian National Railway sell additional shares at bargain prices, diluting existing shareholders. Debt, in this case, can be an excellent and much better tool for Canadian to invest in growth at high rates of return. When we think about Canadian National's use of debt, we should always consider it together with cash and equity.

Other Cashflows From Financing Activities

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Canadian National Railway (CNR) is traded on Toronto Exchange in Canada and employs 25,428 people. Canadian National is listed under Ground Transportation category by Fama And French industry classification. The company currently falls under 'Large-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 98.31 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate Canadian National's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by Canadian National's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities. Canadian National Railway operates under Ground Transportation sector and is part of Industrials industry. The entity has 628.8 M outstanding shares of which 3.93 M shares are currently shorted by private and institutional investors with about 4.18 days to cover all short positions. Canadian National Railway has accumulated about 328 M in cash with 6.96 B of positive cash flow from operations. This results in cash-per-share (CPS) ratio of 0.4.
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Ownership Allocation
Canadian National holds a total of 628.8 Million outstanding shares. The majority of Canadian National Railway outstanding shares are owned by other corporate entities. These outside corporations are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to acquire positions in Canadian National Railway to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional investors are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in Canadian National. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of Canadian National Railway as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that no matter how many assets the company secures, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.
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Canadian National Railway Risk Profiles

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When determining whether Canadian National Railway offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Canadian National's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Canadian National Railway Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Canadian National Railway Stock:
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