Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) compounding analysis
Full-size annual and quarterly year-over-year growth charts for revenue, EPS, operating cash flow, EBITDA, and free cash flow against the 15%, 20%, and 30% bars over 3-, 5-, and 10-year windows, with each metric's valuation multiple vs its own history.
Revenue · 5YDoes not currently clear the 15%+, 20%+, or 30%+ revenue bars over 5Y.
- Score
- 21/100
- 5Y CAGR
- 3%
- Median YoY
- 3.4%
- YoY volatility
- σ 8.9pp· smooth
- Quarters ≥ 20%
- 1 of 20
- Negative quarters
- 7
- Valuation vs own 5Y history
- P/S 5.9x · 5Y median 6.0x · 46th percentile
How this score is computed
- Quarters at or above 20%: 1 of 20 → 2 of 40 pts
- Steadiness (typical swing 8.9pp) → 18.6 of 25 pts
- Pace (median 3.4% YoY) → 0 of 20 pts
- Latest quarter (3.2% YoY) → 0 of 15 pts
- Score: 21 of 100
Annual revenue · last 11 fiscal years
Quarterly YoY revenue growth vs the 20% line · 5Y
P/S multiple vs its 5Y median · context only
Across metrics · 5Y
| Metric | 5Y CAGR | Median YoY | YoY σ | Qtrs ≥ 20% | Neg. qtrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RevenueRevenue | 3% | 3.4% | 8.9pp | 1 of 20 | 7 |
| EPSEPS | 7% | 4.3% | 35.5pp | 5 of 20 | 7 |
| Op cash flowOperating cash flow | 1.2% | 4.7% | 39.7pp | 2 of 20 | 8 |
| EBITDAEBITDA | 4.4% | 2% | 17.4pp | 2 of 20 | 8 |
| FCFFree cash flow | -1% | 1.7% | 80.7pp | 5 of 20 | 9 |
Reported figures over 5Y: annual-series CAGR, median and standard deviation (σ, percentage points) of quarterly year-over-year growth, quarters at or above 20%, and quarters with negative YoY. “—” means the window needs more comparable data.
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About Canadian National Railway Company
Canadian National Railway Company (CNI), together with its subsidiary operations, functions as a key player in the railway and related logistics industry. The firm handles a wide array of freight, including petroleum products and chemicals, agricultural commodities such as grain and fertilizers, various minerals like coal and metals, timber and paper goods, intermodal containers, and finished automobiles. Its services cater to a broad base of clients, from international exporters and importers to retail chains, agricultural growers, and industrial manufacturers. CNI boasts a substantial rail infrastructure, with approximately 19,500 miles of track extending across both Canada and the United States. Additionally, the company provides diverse ancillary services, encompassing marine terminal management (vessels and docks), cargo transshipment and distribution, specialized automotive supply chain solutions, and comprehensive freight management and forwarding. Founded in 1919, Canadian National Railway Company is based in Montreal, Canada.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Railroads
- CEO
- Tracy A. Robinson