CNI (Canadian National Railway Co) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.35 (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Canadian National Railway Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Canadian National Railway Co CNI +1.45% 90 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.35 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CNI with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $114.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Canadian National Railway Co's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.35.

Canadian National Railway Co's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Mar. 2025 (0.34) to Mar. 2026 (0.35). It may suggest that Canadian National Railway Co is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.

Canadian National Railway Co (NYSE:CNI) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

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Canadian National Railway Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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Canadian National Railway Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Canadian National Railway Co's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	14944.545	/	42446.539
	=	0.35

Canadian National Railway Co's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	15134.84	/	43340.379
	=	0.35

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What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.35 mean?

Canadian National Railway Co (CNI) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.35 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Canadian National Railway Co and its competitors.

Is Canadian National Railway Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?

Canadian National Railway Co's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.35. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to UNP and CSX?

Canadian National Railway Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.35 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Transportation company?

A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Transportation industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?

A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Canadian National Railway Co and its competitors. Canadian National Railway Co's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.35. 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 $114.22, compared to a current price of $121.56 — trading 6.4% above its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.35. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian National Railway Co (CNI), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.35 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 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $114.22. GuruFocus considers Canadian National Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CNI:

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.35
GF Value™: $114.22 vs. price of $121.56 (6.4% above fair value)
GF Score™: 90/100 with 8 warning signs

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Canadian National Railway Co Business Description

Industry Industrials Transportation

Comparable Companies TSX:CP TSX:KLS UNP CSX NSC WAB SHSE:601816 HKSE:00066 TSE:9020 HKSE:01766 TSE:9022 SHSE:601006 XKRX:064350 XPAR:GET HKSE:03898 XPAR:ALO TSE:9021 HKSE:03969 TSE:9023 ASX:AZJ

Other Exchanges CNI N:Mexico CY2:Germany CNR:Canada CNIC34:Brazil

Address 935 de La Gauchetiere Street West, Montreal, QC, CAN, H3B 2M9

Website https://www.cn.ca

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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