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EV/EBITDA Ratio: 14.61x

Is the EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?

The EV/EBITDA ratio of 14.61x is in line with its 5-year average of 14.52x, around the middle of its 5-year range (12.00x–18.72x).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 11.94% above its 12-month average of 13.05x.

CNI EV/EBITDA Ratio

CNI EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

14.61x
+7.74% 1Y
CNI EV/EBITDA Ratio

CNI Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

CNI EV/EBITDA Ratio

CNI Current vs Average EV/EBITDA Ratio Chart

CNI EV/EBITDA Ratio Metrics

EV/EBITDA RATIO

14.61x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG TTM

13.05x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 3Y

13.74x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 5Y

14.52x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 10Y

14.20x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 15Y

13.77x

EV/EBITDA RATIO AVG 20Y

10.95x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+11.94%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+6.31%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+0.61%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+2.87%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+6.13%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+33.43%

CNI Competitors' EV/EBITDA Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPEV/EBITDA RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)$73.13B14.61x13.05x13.74x14.52x
TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG)vs ›$74.09B22.07x22.87x24.05x24.31x
Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)vs ›$71.69B318.84x192.38x176.58x210.34x
FedEx Corporation (FDX)vs ›$76.00B9.90x8.77x8.40x8.19x
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs ›$70.26B16.12x14.72x14.99x14.27x
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)vs ›$77.02B18.63x18.40x18.29x18.57x
Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs ›$68.78B23.94x27.56x29.12x27.12x
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)vs ›$77.88B16.00x15.94x18.49x20.76x
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)vs ›$80.37B18.12x18.04x16.76x16.60x
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)vs ›$65.27B37.02x29.66x21.92x18.91x

EV/EBITDA vs. its own history

At 14.6, EV/EBITDA is richer than usual, sitting higher than 83% of its 20-year history.

20-year low

3.5

median

12.4

20-year high

20.4

cheaperricher

EV/EBITDA Ratio Formula & Definition

EV/EBITDA = Enterprise Value / EBITDA (TTM)

Enterprise value to EBITDA is a capital-structure-neutral valuation multiple, useful for comparing companies with different debt levels and tax rates.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

EV/EBITDA Ratio FAQ

What is the EV/EBITDA ratio for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
The EV/EBITDA ratio for CNI stock is 14.61x.
Is Canadian National Railway Company's EV/EBITDA ratio high or low?
The EV/EBITDA ratio of 14.61x is in line with its 5-year average of 14.52x, around the middle of its 5-year range (12.00x–18.72x).
What is the TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
The TTM average EV/EBITDA ratio for CNI stock is 13.05x.
What is the 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
The 3Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for CNI stock is 13.74x.
What is the 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
The 5Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for CNI stock is 14.52x.
What is the 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
The 10Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for CNI stock is 14.20x.
What is the 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
The 15Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for CNI stock is 13.77x.
What is the 20Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
The 20Y average EV/EBITDA ratio for CNI stock is 10.95x.

CNI EV/EBITDA Ratio History

DATEEV/EBITDA RATIO
2026-06-2614.61x
2026-06-2514.59x
2026-06-2414.14x
2026-06-2314.04x
2026-06-2213.96x
2026-06-1813.89x
2026-06-1713.95x
2026-06-1614.32x
2026-06-1514.30x
2026-06-1214.45x
2026-06-1114.38x
2026-06-1014.47x
2026-06-0914.58x
2026-06-0814.63x
2026-06-0514.59x
2026-06-0414.50x
2026-06-0314.50x
2026-06-0214.67x
2026-06-0114.49x
2026-05-2914.41x
2026-05-2814.43x
2026-05-2714.41x
2026-05-2614.19x
2026-05-2213.98x
2026-05-2113.97x
2026-05-2014.03x
2026-05-1913.87x
2026-05-1813.81x
2026-05-1513.73x
2026-05-1413.80x
2026-05-1313.74x
2026-05-1213.74x
2026-05-1113.61x
2026-05-0813.72x
2026-05-0713.64x
2026-05-0613.77x
2026-05-0513.55x
2026-05-0413.49x
2026-05-0113.75x
2026-04-3013.76x
2026-04-2913.36x
2026-04-2814.10x
2026-04-2714.10x
2026-04-2414.07x
2026-04-2314.01x
2026-04-2213.55x
2026-04-2113.62x
2026-04-2013.73x
2026-04-1713.63x
2026-04-1613.50x
2026-04-1513.60x
2026-04-1413.80x
2026-04-1313.70x
2026-04-1013.61x
2026-04-0913.62x
2026-04-0813.37x
2026-04-0713.19x
2026-04-0613.11x
2026-04-0213.02x
2026-04-0112.93x
2026-03-3112.88x
2026-03-3012.73x
2026-03-2712.74x
2026-03-2612.76x
2026-03-2512.79x
2026-03-2412.70x
2026-03-2312.67x
2026-03-2012.44x
2026-03-1912.51x
2026-03-1812.63x
2026-03-1712.80x
2026-03-1613.23x
2026-03-1313.10x
2026-03-1212.99x
2026-03-1113.22x
2026-03-1013.25x
2026-03-0913.40x
2026-03-0613.28x
2026-03-0513.57x
2026-03-0413.68x
2026-03-0313.72x
2026-03-0213.91x
2026-02-2713.83x
2026-02-2613.63x
2026-02-2513.51x
2026-02-2413.74x
2026-02-2313.61x
2026-02-2013.65x
2026-02-1913.55x
2026-02-1813.39x
2026-02-1713.45x
2026-02-1313.36x
2026-02-1213.33x
2026-02-1113.24x
2026-02-1013.21x
2026-02-0912.94x
2026-02-0612.74x
2026-02-0512.60x
2026-02-0412.50x
2026-02-0312.58x
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2026-01-3012.55x
2026-01-2913.05x
2026-01-2812.79x
2026-01-2712.99x
2026-01-2612.93x
2026-01-2312.93x
2026-01-2212.94x
2026-01-2112.88x
2026-01-2012.65x
2026-01-1612.95x
2026-01-1512.86x
2026-01-1412.70x
2026-01-1312.67x
2026-01-1212.83x
2026-01-0912.83x
2026-01-0812.89x
2026-01-0712.60x
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2026-01-0512.87x
2026-01-0212.97x
2025-12-3112.82x
2025-12-3012.87x
2025-12-2912.88x
2025-12-2612.81x
2025-12-2412.81x
2025-12-2312.81x
2025-12-2212.76x
2025-12-1912.76x
2025-12-1812.90x
2025-12-1712.67x
2025-12-1612.62x
2025-12-1512.77x
2025-12-1212.72x
2025-12-1112.73x
2025-12-1012.77x
2025-12-0912.71x
2025-12-0812.76x
2025-12-0512.75x
2025-12-0412.79x
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2025-11-2812.52x
2025-11-2612.32x
2025-11-2512.18x
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2025-11-2012.12x
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2025-11-1412.54x
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2025-11-1112.52x
2025-11-1012.37x
2025-11-0712.43x
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2025-10-3112.52x
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2025-10-2012.57x
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2025-06-2013.34x
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2025-06-1613.66x
2025-06-1313.55x

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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.

Montreal, QC
24,911 employees
Industrials / Railroads
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Railroads
CEO
Tracy A. Robinson