Canadian Pacific Kansas City (MEX:CPKCN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.42 (As of Aug. 08, 2026) — 35% Below Median

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MEX:CPKCN Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd MEX:CPKCN
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Price MXN1,568.03
GF Value MXN1,542.61
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Canadian Pacific Kansas City Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Canadian Pacific Kansas City MEX:CPKCN -4.59% 56 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.42 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 35% below its 10-year median of 6.84. GuruFocus rates MEX:CPKCN with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,542.61 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 734 Transportation companies, Canadian Pacific Kansas City ranks worse than 88.69% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-08), Canadian Pacific Kansas City's current share price is MXN1568.03. Canadian Pacific Kansas City's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN355.00. Canadian Pacific Kansas City's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 4.42.

The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian Pacific Kansas City's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:CPKCN' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.75   Med: 6.84   Max: 11.64
Current: 4.34

During the past years, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 11.64. The lowest was 3.75. And the median was 6.84.

MEX:CPKCN's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
88.69% of 734 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.27 vs MEX:CPKCN: 4.34

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN657.277. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN355.00 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Canadian Pacific Kansas City  (MEX:CPKCN) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Canadian Pacific Kansas City Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Canadian Pacific Kansas City Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian Pacific Kansas City's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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 Pacific Kansas City Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Quarterly Data
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MEX:CPKCN vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Canadian Pacific Kansas City Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Pacific Kansas City's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Canadian Pacific Kansas City Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=1568.03/355.00
=4.42

* 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 Pacific Kansas City's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=657.277/133.5265*133.5265
=657.277

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 94.176 101.765 123.569
201612 97.770 101.449 128.685
201703 96.606 102.634 125.684
201706 99.258 103.029 128.640
201709 113.447 103.345 146.579
201712 136.653 103.345 176.562
201803 125.792 105.004 159.961
201806 138.133 105.557 174.734
201809 143.495 105.636 181.381
201812 138.045 105.399 174.885
201903 141.422 106.979 176.516
201906 148.746 107.690 184.432
201909 156.471 107.611 194.153
201912 147.794 107.769 183.117
202003 172.301 107.927 213.169
202006 187.641 108.401 231.132
202009 188.196 108.164 232.324
202012 170.536 108.559 209.757
202103 191.920 110.298 232.339
202106 219.012 111.720 261.761
202109 230.375 112.905 272.452
202112 583.159 113.774 684.402
202203 574.792 117.646 652.383
202206 598.370 120.806 661.377
202209 613.084 120.648 678.528
202212 599.740 120.964 662.025
202303 559.270 122.702 608.607
202306 555.260 124.203 596.940
202309 570.781 125.230 608.593
202312 563.209 125.072 601.278
202403 562.970 126.258 595.381
202406 628.504 127.522 658.099
202409 687.514 127.285 721.228
202412 751.017 127.364 787.357
202503 738.968 129.181 763.827
202506 693.444 129.892 712.847
202509 672.474 130.287 689.194
202512 667.115 130.366 683.288
202603 684.012 132.262 690.550
202606 657.277 133.527 657.277

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.42 mean?
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (MEX:CPKCN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.42 as of Aug. 08, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Canadian Pacific Kansas City and its competitors. This is 35% below median its historical median of 6.84. Over the past decade, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.75 to 11.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Pacific Kansas City ranks #651 out of 734 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 88.7%.
Is Canadian Pacific Kansas City's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Canadian Pacific Kansas City's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.42 is 35% below median its 10-year median of 6.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.75 to a high of 11.64. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Canadian Pacific Kansas City's value of 4.42 is 248% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Pacific Kansas City ranks #651 out of 734 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Canadian Pacific Kansas City has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Pacific Kansas City's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Canadian Pacific Kansas City ranks #651 out of 734 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Canadian Pacific Kansas City in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27. Canadian Pacific Kansas City's value of 4.42 is 248% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 3.75 to 11.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.84 vs. the industry median of 1.27, Canadian Pacific Kansas City has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.27, based on 734 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian Pacific Kansas City's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 4.42 is 248% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Canadian Pacific Kansas City and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian Pacific Kansas City's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.42, which is 35% below median its own 10-year median of 6.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Pacific Kansas City stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (MEX:CPKCN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,542.61, compared to a current price of MXN1,568.03 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.42, which is 35% below median its 10-year median of 6.84 and 248% above the Transportation industry median of 1.27. Canadian Pacific Kansas City's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Pacific Kansas City (MEX:CPKCN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 4.42 as of Aug. 08, 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 Pacific Kansas City (MEX:CPKCN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Pacific Kansas City stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,568.03 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,542.61. GuruFocus considers Canadian Pacific Kansas City to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CPKCN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 4.42 (35% below median its 10-year median of 6.84)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,542.61 vs. price of MXN1,568.03 (1.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 56/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 248% above the Transportation median (#651 of 734)

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


Canadian Pacific Kansas City Business Description

Address 7550 Ogden Dale Road SE, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2C 4X9
Canadian Pacific Kansas City is a Class I railroad operating on tracks that span most of Canada and into parts of the Midwestern and Northeastern United States. Following the April 2023 Kansas City Southern merger, CPKC operates new single-linehaul services from Canada and the Upper Midwest down through Texas, the Gulf of Mexico, and into Mexico. It also hauls cross-border and intra-Mexico freight via operating concessions on more than 3,000 miles of rail in Mexico. CPKC hauls shipments of grain, intermodal containers, energy products (like crude and frac sand), chemicals, plastics, coal, fertilizer and potash, automotive products, and a diverse mix of other merchandise.
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