Canadian National Railway CoCNI +1.45%90 Days Inventory is 27.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 24.79. GuruFocus rates CNI with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $113.87 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 797 Transportation companies, Canadian National Railway Co ranks worse than 74.78% on this metric.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Canadian National Railway Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.35.
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
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.18.
Canadian National Railway Co (NYSE:CNI) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Canadian National Railway Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. 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
three
months ended in Mar. 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Canadian National Railway Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Canadian National Railway Co Days Inventory Historical Data
* 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.
For the Railroads subindustry, Canadian National Railway Co's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Canadian National Railway Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian National Railway Co's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (CNI) has a Days Inventory of 27.23 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Canadian National Railway Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 24.79. Over the past decade, Canadian National Railway Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 19.50 to 29.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian National Railway Co ranks #596 out of 797 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 74.8%.
Is Canadian National Railway Co's Days Inventory too high?
Canadian National Railway Co's current Days Inventory of 27.23 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 24.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.50 to a high of 29.10. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. Canadian National Railway Co's value of 27.23 is 119.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian National Railway Co ranks #596 out of 797 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 Days Inventory compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Canadian National Railway Co ranks #596 out of 797 companies for Days Inventory. This places Canadian National Railway Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.40. Canadian National Railway Co's value of 27.23 is 119.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian National Railway Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 19.50 to 29.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.79 vs. the industry median of 12.40, 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 Days Inventory for a Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.40, based on 797 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian National Railway Co's current Days Inventory of 27.23 is 119.6% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Canadian National Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian National Railway Co's current Days Inventory is 27.23, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 24.79. 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 $113.87, compared to a current price of $121.56 — trading 6.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 27.23, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 24.79 and 119.6% above the Transportation industry median of 12.40. Canadian National Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian National Railway Co (CNI), the current Days Inventory is 27.23 as of Mar. 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 $121.56 is trading 6.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $113.87.
GuruFocus considers Canadian National Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CNI:
Days Inventory: 27.23 (10% above median its 10-year median of 24.79)
GF Value™: $113.87 vs. price of $121.56 (6.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 119.6% above the Transportation median (#596 of 797)
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'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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