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Is the EV/Sales ratio high or low?

The EV/Sales ratio of 7.15x is in line with its 5-year average of 7.17x, around the middle of its 5-year range (5.90x–9.17x).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 11.89% above its 12-month average of 6.39x.

EV/EBITDA|P/S Ratio|Revenue|All Metrics
CNI EV/Sales Ratio

CNI EV/Sales Ratio Chart

7.15x
+10.17% 1Y
CNI EV/Sales Ratio

CNI Average EV/Sales Ratio Chart

CNI EV/Sales Ratio

CNI Current vs Average EV/Sales Ratio Chart

CNI EV/Sales Ratio Metrics

EV/SALES RATIO

7.15x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG TTM

6.39x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 3Y

6.76x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 5Y

7.17x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 10Y

7.10x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 15Y

6.81x

EV/SALES RATIO AVG 20Y

5.35x

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+11.89%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+5.71%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

-0.30%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+0.67%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+4.95%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+33.55%

CNI Competitors' EV/Sales Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPEV/SALES RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)$73.13B7.15x6.39x6.76x7.17x
TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG)vs ›$74.09B11.07x11.56x11.85x11.28x
Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)vs ›$71.69B33.01x18.22x8.32x6.84x
FedEx Corporation (FDX)vs ›$76.00B1.12x1.02x0.97x0.93x
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs ›$70.26B7.07x6.69x5.99x6.14x
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)vs ›$77.02B5.28x5.26x5.18x5.14x
Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs ›$68.78B6.59x7.65x7.77x7.07x
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)vs ›$77.88B8.05x7.97x8.92x10.08x
Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)vs ›$80.37B5.08x5.03x4.38x4.10x
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)vs ›$65.27B6.38x4.60x2.81x2.16x

Understanding EV/Sales

Enterprise Value (EV) = Market Cap + Total Debt - Cash

Sales = Total Revenue (TTM)

EV/Sales is commonly used because:

  • It works for unprofitable companies where P/E doesn't apply
  • Revenue is harder to manipulate than earnings
  • It supports comparisons across companies at different profitability stages
  • It is frequently used for software and other revenue-growth-focused companies

Note: EV/Sales does not include margin, debt maturity, cash conversion, or growth durability by itself.

EV/Sales Ratio Formula & Definition

EV/Sales = Enterprise Value / Revenue (TTM)

Enterprise value to sales compares total company value to revenue, useful across capital structures and for unprofitable companies.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

EV/Sales Ratio FAQ

What is the EV/Sales ratio for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
The EV/Sales ratio for CNI stock is 7.15x.
Is Canadian National Railway Company's EV/Sales ratio high or low?
The EV/Sales ratio of 7.15x is in line with its 5-year average of 7.17x, around the middle of its 5-year range (5.90x–9.17x).
What is the TTM average EV/Sales ratio for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
The TTM average EV/Sales ratio for CNI stock is 6.39x.
What is the 3Y average EV/Sales ratio for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
The 3Y average EV/Sales ratio for CNI stock is 6.76x.
What is the 5Y average EV/Sales ratio for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
The 5Y average EV/Sales ratio for CNI stock is 7.17x.
What is the 10Y average EV/Sales ratio for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
The 10Y average EV/Sales ratio for CNI stock is 7.10x.
What is the 15Y average EV/Sales ratio for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
The 15Y average EV/Sales ratio for CNI stock is 6.81x.
What is the 20Y average EV/Sales ratio for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
The 20Y average EV/Sales ratio for CNI stock is 5.35x.

CNI EV/Sales Ratio History

DATEEV/SALES RATIO
2026-06-267.15x
2026-06-257.14x
2026-06-246.92x
2026-06-236.87x
2026-06-226.83x
2026-06-186.80x
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2026-06-157.00x
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2026-06-117.03x
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2026-06-087.16x
2026-06-057.14x
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2026-06-027.18x
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2026-05-297.05x
2026-05-287.06x
2026-05-277.05x
2026-05-266.94x
2026-05-226.84x
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2026-05-206.86x
2026-05-196.79x
2026-05-186.76x
2026-05-156.72x
2026-05-146.75x
2026-05-136.72x
2026-05-126.72x
2026-05-116.66x
2026-05-086.71x
2026-05-076.67x
2026-05-066.74x
2026-05-056.63x
2026-05-046.60x
2026-05-016.73x
2026-04-306.73x
2026-04-296.54x
2026-04-286.95x
2026-04-276.95x
2026-04-246.93x
2026-04-236.90x
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2026-04-166.65x
2026-04-156.70x
2026-04-146.80x
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2026-04-096.71x
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2026-03-316.35x
2026-03-306.27x
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2025-06-176.40x
2025-06-166.54x
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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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