Canadian National Railway Co (MEX:CNI N) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.56 (As of Aug. 06, 2026) — 15% Below Median

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MEX:CNI N Canadian National Railway Co MEX:CNI N
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Price MXN2,075.25
GF Value MXN1,918.37
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Canadian National Railway Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Canadian National Railway Co MEX:CNI N 73 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.56 as of Aug. 06, 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 7.72. GuruFocus rates MEX:CNI N with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,918.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 762 Transportation companies, Canadian National Railway Co ranks worse than 95.01% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-06), Canadian National Railway Co's current share price is MXN2075.25. Canadian National Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN316.59. Canadian National Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 6.56.

The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian National Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:CNI N' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.25   Med: 7.72   Max: 9.33
Current: 6.92

During the past years, Canadian National Railway Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 9.33. The lowest was 5.25. And the median was 7.72.

MEX:CNI N's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked worse than
95.01% of 762 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 0.9 vs MEX:CNI N: 6.92

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Canadian National Railway Co's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN97.277. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is MXN316.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Canadian National Railway Co  (MEX:CNI N) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Canadian National Railway Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Canadian National Railway Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian National Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 National Railway Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Canadian National Railway Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Canadian National Railway Co Quarterly Data
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MEX:CNI N vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Canadian National Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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 National Railway Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Canadian National Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Canadian National Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Canadian National Railway Co Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

Canadian National Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=2075.25/316.59
=6.56

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

For example, Canadian National Railway Co's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=97.277/133.5265*133.5265
=97.277

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Canadian National Railway Co Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201609 57.315 101.765 75.204
201612 64.583 101.449 85.004
201703 58.983 102.634 76.737
201706 59.578 103.029 77.214
201709 63.054 103.345 81.469
201712 67.358 103.345 87.030
201803 60.290 105.004 76.667
201806 73.549 105.557 93.037
201809 71.891 105.636 90.872
201812 76.086 105.399 96.391
201903 70.654 106.979 88.187
201906 78.987 107.690 97.937
201909 79.213 107.611 98.289
201912 71.538 107.769 88.636
202003 83.406 107.927 103.189
202006 76.743 108.401 94.530
202009 79.857 108.164 98.582
202012 79.631 108.559 97.945
202103 80.653 110.298 97.639
202106 82.480 111.720 98.579
202109 82.029 112.905 97.011
202112 85.038 113.774 99.802
202203 83.287 117.646 94.530
202206 98.676 120.806 109.066
202209 99.452 120.648 110.068
202212 96.296 120.964 106.297
202303 84.813 122.702 92.295
202306 78.948 124.203 84.874
202309 78.289 125.230 83.475
202312 87.337 125.072 93.240
202403 81.159 126.258 85.831
202406 90.958 127.522 95.241
202409 94.754 127.285 99.401
202412 101.359 127.364 106.263
202503 99.866 129.181 103.225
202506 93.713 129.892 96.335
202509 88.735 130.287 90.941
202512 94.556 130.366 96.848
202603 94.059 132.262 94.958
202606 97.277 133.527 97.277

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 6.56 mean?
Canadian National Railway Co (MEX:CNI N) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.56 as of Aug. 06, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Canadian National Railway Co and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 7.72. Over the past decade, Canadian National Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 5.25 to 9.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian National Railway Co ranks #724 out of 762 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 95%.
Is Canadian National Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Canadian National Railway Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.56 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 7.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.25 to a high of 9.33. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Canadian National Railway Co's value of 6.56 is 628.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian National Railway Co ranks #724 out of 762 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Canadian National Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian National Railway Co's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Canadian National Railway Co ranks #724 out of 762 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Canadian National Railway Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90. Canadian National Railway Co's value of 6.56 is 628.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian National Railway Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 5.25 to 9.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.72 vs. the industry median of 0.90, Canadian National Railway Co 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 PS Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Transportation companies is 0.90, based on 762 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian National Railway Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 6.56 is 628.9% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Canadian National Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian National Railway Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.56, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 7.72. 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 (MEX:CNI N) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,918.37, compared to a current price of MXN2,075.25 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.56, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 7.72 and 628.9% above the Transportation industry median of 0.90. Canadian National Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian National Railway Co (MEX:CNI N), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 6.56 as of Aug. 06, 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 (MEX:CNI N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian National Railway Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN2,075.25 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,918.37. GuruFocus considers Canadian National Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:CNI N:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 6.56 (15% below median its 10-year median of 7.72)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,918.37 vs. price of MXN2,075.25 (8.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 628.9% above the Transportation median (#724 of 762)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:CNI N 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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