Return on Assets (ROA): 7.96%
Is the return on assets (ROA) high or low?
The return on assets (ROA) of 7.96% is 13% below its 5-year average of 9.11%, near the low end of its 5-year range (7.79%–10.68%).
As of Monday, June 29, 2026. 0.44% above its 12-month average of 7.93%.
CNI Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on assets; no daily interpolation.
CNI Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
CNI Current vs Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
CNI Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
7.96%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
7.93%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
9.16%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
9.11%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
9.90%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
9.39%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
9.01%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+0.44%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-13.08%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-12.58%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-19.57%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-15.19%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-11.62%
CNI Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian National Railway Company (CNI) | $72.94B | 7.96% | 7.93% | 9.16% | 9.11% |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG)vs › | $74.09B | 7.95% | 7.88% | 6.76% | 5.73% |
| Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)vs › | $71.69B | 0.13% | -1.55% | -7.78% | -8.58% |
| Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)vs › | $71.02B | 9.15% | 8.30% | 8.05% | 9.30% |
| United Rentals, Inc. (URI)vs › | $70.27B | 8.39% | 8.75% | 8.92% | 7.91% |
| Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs › | $70.26B | 5.92% | 6.17% | 6.29% | 6.38% |
| FedEx Corporation (FDX)vs › | $76.00B | 4.48% | 4.58% | 4.67% | 4.91% |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)vs › | $77.02B | 19.27% | 21.07% | 20.22% | 18.52% |
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs › | $68.78B | 18.93% | 17.52% | 16.24% | 14.82% |
| Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)vs › | $77.88B | 5.06% | 4.52% | 4.67% | 5.52% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
8.0%
ROE
22.1%
Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for CNI stock is 7.96%.
- Is Canadian National Railway Company's return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- The return on assets (ROA) of 7.96% is 13% below its 5-year average of 9.11%, near the low end of its 5-year range (7.79%–10.68%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for CNI stock is 7.93%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for CNI stock is 9.16%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for CNI stock is 9.11%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for CNI stock is 9.90%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for CNI stock is 9.39%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for CNI stock is 9.01%.
CNI Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 8.06% |
| 2024-12-31 | 7.79% |
| 2023-12-31 | 10.68% |
| 2022-12-31 | 10.10% |
| 2021-12-31 | 10.09% |
| 2020-12-31 | 7.91% |
| 2019-12-31 | 9.63% |
| 2018-12-31 | 10.50% |
| 2017-12-31 | 14.57% |
| 2016-12-31 | 9.82% |
| 2015-12-31 | 9.72% |
| 2014-12-31 | 9.99% |
| 2013-12-31 | 8.66% |
| 2012-12-31 | 10.05% |
| 2011-12-31 | 9.44% |
| 2010-12-31 | 8.35% |
| 2009-12-31 | 7.36% |
| 2008-12-31 | 7.09% |
| 2007-12-31 | 9.20% |
| 2006-12-31 | 8.69% |
| 2005-12-31 | 7.01% |
| 2004-12-31 | 5.62% |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.99% |
| 2002-12-31 | 3.68% |
| 2001-12-31 | 4.90% |
| 2000-12-31 | 5.41% |
| 1999-12-31 | 4.56% |
| 1998-12-31 | 2.23% |
| 1997-12-31 | 14.70% |
| 1996-12-31 | 13.57% |
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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