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Is the current ratio high or low?

The current ratio of 0.67 is 17% below its 5-year average of 0.81, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.60–1.39).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 1.03% below its 12-month average of 0.68.

Quick Ratio|Debt to Equity|P/B Ratio|All Metrics
Current Ratio

CNI Current Ratio

0.67

Reported quarterly current ratio; no daily interpolation.

-28.10% 5Y
CNI Current Ratio

CNI Average Current Ratio Chart

CNI Current Ratio

CNI Current vs Average Current Ratio Chart

CNI Current Ratio Metrics

CURRENT RATIO

0.67

CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM

0.68

CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y

0.67

CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y

0.78

CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y

0.77

CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y

0.79

CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y

0.81

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-1.03%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+0.36%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-13.95%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

-12.72%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

-15.60%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-16.99%

CNI Competitors' Current Ratio

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Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs ›$68.78B2.091.601.461.42
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)vs ›$77.88B0.490.540.550.52
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)vs ›$80.37B0.881.321.621.56
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)vs ›$65.27B1.211.151.131.15

Liquidity Analysis

Current Ratio

0.67

Quick Ratio

0.47

Current Ratio Formula & Definition

Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities

The current ratio measures short-term liquidity — a company's ability to cover current liabilities with current assets. Above 1.0 indicates positive working capital.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Current Ratio FAQ

What is the current ratio for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
The current ratio for CNI stock is 0.67.
Is Canadian National Railway Company's current ratio high or low?
The current ratio of 0.67 is 17% below its 5-year average of 0.81, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.60–1.39).
What is the TTM average current ratio for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
The TTM average current ratio for CNI stock is 0.68.
What is the 3Y average current ratio for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
The 3Y average current ratio for CNI stock is 0.67.
What is the 5Y average current ratio for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
The 5Y average current ratio for CNI stock is 0.78.
What is the 10Y average current ratio for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
The 10Y average current ratio for CNI stock is 0.77.
What is the 15Y average current ratio for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
The 15Y average current ratio for CNI stock is 0.79.
What is the 20Y average current ratio for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
The 20Y average current ratio for CNI stock is 0.81.

CNI Current Ratio History

DATECURRENT RATIO
2026-03-310.67
2025-12-310.67
2025-09-300.60
2025-06-300.82
2025-03-310.62
2024-12-310.66
2024-09-300.64
2024-06-300.63
2024-03-310.60
2023-12-310.61
2023-09-300.72
2023-06-300.93
2023-03-310.74
2022-12-310.84
2022-09-301.01
2022-06-300.71
2022-03-310.84
2021-12-311.10
2021-09-301.39
2021-06-300.93
2021-03-311.19
2020-12-310.95
2020-09-301.05
2020-06-300.97
2020-03-310.76
2019-12-310.66
2019-09-300.71
2019-06-300.69
2019-03-310.75
2018-12-310.78
2018-09-300.72
2018-06-300.64
2018-03-310.61
2017-12-310.55
2017-09-300.61
2017-06-300.61
2017-03-310.72
2016-12-310.70
2016-09-300.95
2016-06-300.78
2016-03-310.88
2015-12-310.72
2015-09-300.87
2015-06-300.70
2015-03-310.81
2014-12-310.91
2014-09-300.96
2014-06-300.92
2014-03-310.89
2013-12-310.79
2013-09-300.68
2013-06-300.68
2013-03-310.71
2012-12-310.85
2012-09-300.83
2012-06-300.86
2012-03-310.85
2011-12-311.08
2011-09-300.89
2011-06-300.94
2011-03-310.94
2010-12-310.83
2010-09-301.39
2010-06-301.36
2010-03-311.46
2009-12-311.20
2009-09-301.16
2009-06-300.99
2009-03-310.98
2008-12-310.93
2008-09-300.76
2008-06-301.00
2008-03-310.84
2007-12-310.66
2007-09-300.93
2007-06-300.59
2007-03-310.62
2006-12-310.63
2006-09-300.78
2006-06-300.93
2006-03-310.63
2005-12-310.59
2005-09-300.60
2005-06-300.79
2005-03-310.87
2004-12-310.76
2004-09-300.81
2004-06-300.68
2004-03-310.77
2003-12-310.59
2003-10-200.56
2003-06-300.58
2003-03-310.51
2002-12-310.56
2002-09-300.54
2002-06-300.54

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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
www.cn.ca
Industrials / Railroads
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Railroads
CEO
Tracy A. Robinson
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