OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Canadian National Railway Co OCF Yield % Explanation
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high operating cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
Canadian National Railway Co OCF Yield % Related Terms
Canadian National Railway Co OCF Yield % 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.
MEX:CNI N vs UNP, CSX, NSC: OCF Yield % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Canadian National Railway Co's OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Yield % 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 OCF Yield % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Canadian National Railway Co's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian National Railway Co's OCF Yield % 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 (MEX:CNI N) has a OCF Yield % of 7.14 as of Jun. 25, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Canadian National Railway Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.95. Over the past decade, Canadian National Railway Co's OCF Yield % has ranged from 5.00 to 8.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian National Railway Co ranks #676 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 66.8%.
Is Canadian National Railway Co's OCF Yield % too high?
Canadian National Railway Co's current OCF Yield % of 7.14 is near median its 10-year median of 6.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 8.85. The Transportation industry median OCF Yield % is 11.92. Canadian National Railway Co's value of 7.14 is 40.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian National Railway Co ranks #676 out of 1012 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Canadian National Railway Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian National Railway Co's OCF Yield % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Canadian National Railway Co ranks #676 out of 1012 companies for OCF Yield %. This places Canadian National Railway Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 11.92. Canadian National Railway Co's value of 7.14 is 40.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Canadian National Railway Co's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 5.00 to 8.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.95 vs. the industry median of 11.92, Canadian National Railway Co has consistently been below 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 OCF Yield % for a Transportation company?
The median OCF Yield % among Transportation companies is 11.92, based on 1,012 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian National Railway Co's current OCF Yield % of 7.14 is 40.1% below 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 OCF Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Canadian National Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median OCF Yield % is 11.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian National Railway Co's current OCF Yield % is 7.14, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.95. 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 MXN2,061.81, compared to a current price of MXN2,075.25 — trading 0.7% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 7.14, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.95 and 40.1% below the Transportation industry median of 11.92. Canadian National Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian National Railway Co (MEX:CNI N), the current OCF Yield % is 7.14 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 (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 0.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,061.81.
GuruFocus considers Canadian National Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:CNI N:
OCF Yield %: 7.14 (near median its 10-year median of 6.95)
GF Value™: MXN2,061.81 vs. price of MXN2,075.25 (0.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.1% below the Transportation median (#676 of 1012)
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'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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