Return on Equity (ROE): 9.56%
Is the return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The return on equity (ROE) of 9.56% is 26% below its 5-year average of 12.85%, near the low end of its 5-year range (7.76%–33.39%).
As of Friday, June 26, 2026. 13.88% above its 12-month average of 8.39%.
CP Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on equity; no daily interpolation.
CP Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
CP Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
CP Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
9.56%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
8.39%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
8.82%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
12.85%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
21.92%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
19.69%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
18.26%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+13.88%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+8.36%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-25.61%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-56.39%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-51.45%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-47.64%
CP Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP) | $77.27B | 9.56% | 8.39% | 8.82% | 12.85% |
| FedEx Corporation (FDX)vs › | $77.76B | 14.01% | 14.29% | 14.88% | 16.08% |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)vs › | $77.85B | 97.06% | 100.13% | 99.17% | 89.55% |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG)vs › | $74.27B | -21.41% | -24.33% | -34.26% | -29.66% |
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)vs › | $81.40B | 12.04% | 10.21% | 28.87% | 27.03% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)vs › | $69.88B | 43.47% | 36.20% | 30.58% | 26.94% |
| CSX Corporation (CSX)vs › | $85.59B | 22.47% | 24.86% | 28.23% | 27.01% |
| Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs › | $68.24B | 16.89% | 18.41% | 19.20% | 18.74% |
| Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP)vs › | $86.47B | 68.43% | 74.22% | 84.28% | 70.97% |
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs › | $67.66B | 40.46% | 37.55% | 36.84% | 34.09% |
Return Analysis
ROE
9.6%
ROA
5.1%
Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for CP stock is 9.56%.
- Is Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- The return on equity (ROE) of 9.56% is 26% below its 5-year average of 12.85%, near the low end of its 5-year range (7.76%–33.39%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (ROE) for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The TTM average return on equity (ROE) for CP stock is 8.39%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for CP stock is 8.82%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for CP stock is 12.85%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for CP stock is 21.92%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for CP stock is 19.69%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for CP stock is 18.26%.
CP Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 9.03% |
| 2024-12-31 | 7.76% |
| 2023-12-31 | 9.46% |
| 2022-12-31 | 9.04% |
| 2021-12-31 | 8.43% |
| 2020-12-31 | 33.39% |
| 2019-12-31 | 34.52% |
| 2018-12-31 | 29.40% |
| 2017-12-31 | 37.36% |
| 2016-12-31 | 34.57% |
| 2015-12-31 | 28.19% |
| 2014-12-31 | 26.31% |
| 2013-12-31 | 12.33% |
| 2012-12-31 | 9.50% |
| 2011-12-31 | 12.26% |
| 2010-12-31 | 13.49% |
| 2009-12-31 | 11.92% |
| 2008-12-31 | 10.33% |
| 2007-12-31 | 17.34% |
| 2006-12-31 | 16.40% |
| 2005-12-31 | 12.38% |
| 2004-12-31 | 10.37% |
| 2003-12-31 | 10.91% |
| 2002-12-31 | 14.73% |
| 2001-12-31 | 13.85% |
| 2000-12-31 | 14.94% |
| 1999-12-31 | 2.13% |
| 1998-12-31 | 11.20% |
| 1997-12-31 | 16.51% |
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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