CNI (Canadian National Railway Co) Change In Inventory: $-25 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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CNI Canadian National Railway Co CNI
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What is Canadian National Railway Co Change In Inventory?

Canadian National Railway Co CNI +0.06% 90 Change In Inventory is $-25 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates CNI with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $117.80 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Canadian National Railway Co's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-20 Mil. It means Canadian National Railway Co's inventory increased by $20 Mil from Mar. 2026 to Jun. 2026 .

Canadian National Railway Co's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was $-17 Mil. It means Canadian National Railway Co's inventory increased by $17 Mil from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

Canadian National Railway Co's Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $614 Mil.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Canadian National Railway Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 28.07.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Canadian National Railway Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.25.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Canadian National Railway Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.18.


Canadian National Railway Co  (NYSE:CNI) Change In Inventory Explanation

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Canadian National Railway Co's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:

Days Inventory=Average Total Inventories/Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=609.5975/1981.616*365 / 4
=28.07

2. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Canadian National Railway Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

3. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Canadian National Railway Co's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


Canadian National Railway Co Change In Inventory Related Terms


Canadian National Railway Co Change In Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian National Railway Co's Change In Inventory can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Canadian National Railway Co Change In Inventory Chart

Canadian National Railway Co Annual Data
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Canadian National Railway Co Quarterly Data
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Canadian National Railway Co Change In Inventory Calculation

Change In Inventory is the difference between last period's ending inventory and the current period's ending inventory.

Change In Inventory for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-25 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Change In Inventory →
What does a Change In Inventory of $-25 Mil mean?
Canadian National Railway Co (CNI) has a Change In Inventory of $-25 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Canadian National Railway Co and its competitors.
Is Canadian National Railway Co's Change In Inventory too high?
Canadian National Railway Co's current Change In Inventory is $-25 Mil. Overall, Canadian National Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian National Railway Co's Change In Inventory compare to UNP and CSX?
Canadian National Railway Co's Change In Inventory of $-25 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change In Inventory for a Transportation company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Change In Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Change In Inventory mean?
A high Change In Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Canadian National Railway Co and its competitors. Canadian National Railway Co's current Change In Inventory is $-25 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian National Railway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian National Railway Co (CNI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $117.80, compared to a current price of $127.21 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is $-25 Mil. Canadian National Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Inventory calculated?
Change In Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian National Railway Co (CNI), the current Change In Inventory is $-25 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Canadian National Railway Co (CNI) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian National Railway Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $127.21 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $117.80. GuruFocus considers Canadian National Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CNI:

  • Change In Inventory: $-25 Mil
  • GF Value™: $117.80 vs. price of $127.21 (8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CNI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Canadian National Railway Co Business Description

Address 935 de La Gauchetiere Street West, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3B 2M9
Canadian National's railway spans Canada from coast to coast and extends through Chicago to the Gulf of Mexico. In 2025, CN generated CAD 17.7 billion in revenue by hauling intermodal containers (22% of consolidated revenue), petroleum and chemicals (21%), grain and fertilizers (23%), forest products (10%), metals and minerals (11%), automotive shipments (5%), and coal (5%). Other items constitute the remaining revenue.
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