Return on Assets (ROA): 5.06%
Is the return on assets (ROA) high or low?
The return on assets (ROA) of 5.06% is in line with its 5-year average of 5.52%, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.17%–10.26%).
As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 12.07% above its 12-month average of 4.52%.
CP Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on assets; no daily interpolation.
CP Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
CP Current vs Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
CP Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
5.06%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
4.52%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
4.67%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
5.52%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
7.27%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
6.62%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
6.32%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+12.07%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+8.35%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-8.31%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-30.40%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-23.55%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-19.92%
CP Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP) | $77.27B | 5.06% | 4.52% | 4.67% | 5.52% |
| FedEx Corporation (FDX)vs › | $77.76B | 4.48% | 4.58% | 4.67% | 4.91% |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)vs › | $77.85B | 19.27% | 21.07% | 20.22% | 18.52% |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG)vs › | $74.27B | 7.95% | 7.88% | 6.76% | 5.73% |
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)vs › | $81.40B | 5.81% | 4.96% | 12.47% | 11.30% |
| Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs › | $70.09B | 5.92% | 6.17% | 6.29% | 6.38% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)vs › | $69.88B | 17.64% | 13.48% | 11.55% | 10.21% |
| Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)vs › | $86.47B | 6.74% | 7.27% | 6.48% | 6.26% |
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs › | $67.66B | 18.93% | 17.52% | 16.24% | 14.82% |
| 3M Company (MMM)vs › | $87.61B | 7.86% | 9.54% | 4.42% | 6.96% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
5.1%
ROE
9.6%
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 Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for CP stock is 5.06%.
- Is Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- The return on assets (ROA) of 5.06% is in line with its 5-year average of 5.52%, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.17%–10.26%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for CP stock is 4.52%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for CP stock is 4.67%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for CP stock is 5.52%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for CP stock is 7.27%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for CP stock is 6.62%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for CP stock is 6.32%.
CP Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 4.82% |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.21% |
| 2023-12-31 | 4.88% |
| 2022-12-31 | 4.77% |
| 2021-12-31 | 4.17% |
| 2020-12-31 | 10.26% |
| 2019-12-31 | 10.81% |
| 2018-12-31 | 9.09% |
| 2017-12-31 | 11.87% |
| 2016-12-31 | 8.21% |
| 2015-12-31 | 6.88% |
| 2014-12-31 | 8.71% |
| 2013-12-31 | 5.13% |
| 2012-12-31 | 3.29% |
| 2011-12-31 | 4.04% |
| 2010-12-31 | 4.76% |
| 2009-12-31 | 3.76% |
| 2008-12-31 | 4.00% |
| 2007-12-31 | 7.08% |
| 2006-12-31 | 6.98% |
| 2005-12-31 | 4.98% |
| 2004-12-31 | 3.93% |
| 2003-12-31 | 4.00% |
| 2002-12-31 | 5.13% |
| 2001-12-31 | 4.17% |
| 2000-12-31 | 6.04% |
| 1999-12-31 | 0.76% |
| 1998-12-31 | 4.33% |
| 1997-12-31 | 5.98% |
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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