Canadian National Railway CoCNI +3.55%90 Median PS Value is $119.77 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 10225% above its 10-year median of 1.16. GuruFocus rates CNI with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $114.60 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 609 Transportation companies, Canadian National Railway Co ranks better than 53.53% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian National Railway Co's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
CNI'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.78 Med: 1.16 Max: 1.51
Current: 1
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Canadian National Railway Co was 1.51. The lowest was 0.78. And the median was 1.16.
CNI's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 53.53% of 609
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.02
vs CNI: 1.00
Canadian National Railway Co (NYSE:CNI) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Canadian National Railway Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
120.03
/
119.77
=
1.00
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Canadian National Railway Co Median PS Value 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.
Canadian National Railway Co Median PS Value Chart
For the Railroads subindustry, Canadian National Railway Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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 Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Canadian National Railway Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian National Railway Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 5.9055.
Canadian National Railway Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $20.281.
* 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 Median PS Value of $119.77 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Canadian National Railway Co and its competitors. This is 10225% above median its historical median of 1.16. Over the past decade, Canadian National Railway Co's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.78 to 1.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian National Railway Co ranks #283 out of 609 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Canadian National Railway Co's Median PS Value too high?
Canadian National Railway Co's current Median PS Value of $119.77 is 10225% above median its 10-year median of 1.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.78 to a high of 1.51. The Transportation industry median Median PS Value is 1.02. Canadian National Railway Co's value of $119.77 is 11642.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian National Railway Co ranks #283 out of 609 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above 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 Median PS Value compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Canadian National Railway Co ranks #283 out of 609 companies for Median PS Value. This puts Canadian National Railway Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.02. Canadian National Railway Co's value of $119.77 is 11642.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian National Railway Co's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.78 to 1.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.16 vs. the industry median of 1.02, 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 Median PS Value for a Transportation company?
The median Median PS Value among Transportation companies is 1.02, based on 609 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian National Railway Co's current Median PS Value of $119.77 is 11642.2% 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 Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Canadian National Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian National Railway Co's current Median PS Value is $119.77, which is 10225% above median its own 10-year median of 1.16. 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 $114.60, compared to a current price of $120.03 — trading 4.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $119.77, which is 10225% above median its 10-year median of 1.16 and 11642.2% above the Transportation industry median of 1.02. Canadian National Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian National Railway Co (CNI), the current Median PS Value is $119.77 as of Jun. 25, 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 $120.03 is trading 4.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $114.60.
GuruFocus considers Canadian National Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CNI:
Median PS Value: $119.77 (10225% above median its 10-year median of 1.16)
GF Value™: $114.60 vs. price of $120.03 (4.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11642.2% above the Transportation median (#283 of 609)
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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