Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.52
Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of 0.52 is 15% below its 5-year average of 0.62, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.47–1.28).
As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 4.57% above its 12-month average of 0.50.
CP Debt to Equity Ratio
Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.
CP Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
CP Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
CP Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
0.52
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
0.50
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
0.52
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
0.53
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
1.02
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
1.02
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
0.95
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+4.57%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+1.29%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-1.33%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-48.75%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-48.52%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-44.70%
CP Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP) | $77.53B | 0.52 | 0.50 | 0.52 | 0.53 |
| Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)vs › | $77.44B | 3.89 | 3.31 | 3.13 | 4.82 |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)vs › | $77.29B | 2.78 | 2.61 | 2.64 | 2.56 |
| FedEx Corporation (FDX)vs › | $76.80B | 1.36 | 1.35 | 1.38 | 1.42 |
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)vs › | $80.81B | 0.68 | 0.54 | 0.63 | 0.69 |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG)vs › | $73.59B | -3.10 | 3.42 | 2.87 | 2.73 |
| Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs › | $70.06B | 1.10 | 1.16 | 1.23 | 1.14 |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)vs › | $85.41B | 0.87 | 0.73 | 0.64 | 0.57 |
| 3M Company (MMM)vs › | $86.24B | 2.75 | 3.16 | 2.73 | 2.28 |
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs › | $68.61B | 0.57 | 0.59 | 0.69 | 0.73 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
0.52
Current Ratio
0.49
Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The debt to equity ratio for CP stock is 0.52.
- Is Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
- The debt to equity ratio of 0.52 is 15% below its 5-year average of 0.62, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.47–1.28).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for CP stock is 0.50.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for CP stock is 0.52.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for CP stock is 0.53.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for CP stock is 1.02.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for CP stock is 1.02.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for CP stock is 0.95.
CP Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 0.52 |
| 2025-12-31 | 0.51 |
| 2025-09-30 | 0.52 |
| 2025-06-30 | 0.48 |
| 2025-03-31 | 0.47 |
| 2024-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2024-09-30 | 0.50 |
| 2024-06-30 | 0.52 |
| 2024-03-31 | 0.53 |
| 2023-12-31 | 0.55 |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.57 |
| 2023-06-30 | 0.58 |
| 2023-03-31 | 0.49 |
| 2022-12-31 | 0.51 |
| 2022-09-30 | 0.55 |
| 2022-06-30 | 0.58 |
| 2022-03-31 | 0.59 |
| 2021-12-31 | 0.60 |
| 2021-09-30 | 1.09 |
| 2021-06-30 | 1.01 |
| 2021-03-31 | 1.28 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.38 |
| 2020-09-30 | 1.33 |
| 2020-06-30 | 1.32 |
| 2020-03-31 | 1.50 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.29 |
| 2019-09-30 | 1.30 |
| 2019-06-30 | 1.25 |
| 2019-03-31 | 1.31 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.31 |
| 2018-09-30 | 1.16 |
| 2018-06-30 | 1.29 |
| 2018-03-31 | 1.30 |
| 2017-12-31 | 1.27 |
| 2017-09-30 | 1.46 |
| 2017-06-30 | 1.58 |
| 2017-03-31 | 1.71 |
| 2016-12-31 | 1.88 |
| 2016-09-30 | 1.90 |
| 2016-06-30 | 1.83 |
| 2016-03-31 | 1.60 |
| 2015-12-31 | 1.90 |
| 2015-09-30 | 2.17 |
| 2015-06-30 | 1.28 |
| 2015-03-31 | 1.19 |
| 2014-12-31 | 1.03 |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.69 |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.66 |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.67 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.73 |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.79 |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.85 |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.87 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.92 |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.89 |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.97 |
| 2012-03-31 | 0.98 |
| 2011-12-31 | 1.03 |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.84 |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.84 |
| 2011-03-31 | 0.86 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.89 |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.87 |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.86 |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.97 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.71 |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.62 |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.67 |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.77 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.81 |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.80 |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.80 |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.79 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.81 |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.57 |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.62 |
| 2007-03-31 | 0.58 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.62 |
| 2006-09-30 | 0.61 |
| 2006-06-30 | 0.61 |
| 2006-03-31 | 0.67 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 2005-09-30 | 0.71 |
| 2005-06-30 | 0.76 |
| 2005-03-31 | 0.83 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.84 |
| 2004-09-30 | 0.89 |
| 2004-06-30 | 0.97 |
| 2004-03-31 | 0.98 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.92 |
| 2003-09-30 | 0.97 |
| 2003-06-30 | 0.90 |
| 2003-03-31 | 1.01 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.99 |
| 2002-09-30 | 1.02 |
| 2002-06-30 | 1.06 |
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About Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.
Specializing in railway freight transportation, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. operates an extensive rail network connecting Canada, the United States, and Mexico. The company, headquartered in Calgary, Canada, began its operations on June 22, 2001.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Railroads
- CEO
- Keith E. Creel