Canadian National Railway CoCNI +0.49%90 PEG Ratio is 2.75 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 2.42. GuruFocus rates CNI with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $114.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 444 Transportation companies, Canadian National Railway Co ranks worse than 72.07% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian National Railway Co's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CNI'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.01 Med: 2.42 Max: 7.77
Current: 2.75
During the past 13 years, Canadian National Railway Co's highest PEG Ratio was 7.77. The lowest was 1.01. And the median was 2.42.
CNI's PEG Ratio is ranked worse than 72.07% of 444
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.19
vs CNI: 2.75
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
Canadian National Railway Co (NYSE:CNI) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
Canadian National Railway Co PEG Ratio Related Terms
Canadian National Railway Co PEG Ratio 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 PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG 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 PEG Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Canadian National Railway Co's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian National Railway Co's PEG Ratio 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.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
Canadian National Railway Co (CNI) has a PEG Ratio of 2.75 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Canadian National Railway Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 2.42. Over the past decade, Canadian National Railway Co's PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 7.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian National Railway Co ranks #320 out of 444 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is Canadian National Railway Co's PEG Ratio too high?
Canadian National Railway Co's current PEG Ratio of 2.75 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.01 to a high of 7.77. The Transportation industry median PEG Ratio is 1.19. Canadian National Railway Co's value of 2.75 is 131.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian National Railway Co ranks #320 out of 444 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 PEG Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Canadian National Railway Co ranks #320 out of 444 companies for PEG Ratio. This places Canadian National Railway Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 1.19. Canadian National Railway Co's value of 2.75 is 131.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Canadian National Railway Co's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 1.01 to 7.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.42 vs. the industry median of 1.19, 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 PEG Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median PEG Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.19, based on 444 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canadian National Railway Co's current PEG Ratio of 2.75 is 131.1% 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 PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on Canadian National Railway Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median PEG Ratio is 1.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canadian National Railway Co's current PEG Ratio is 2.75, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 2.42. 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 $114.81, compared to a current price of $119.82 — trading 4.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 2.75, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 2.42 and 131.1% above the Transportation industry median of 1.19. 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 PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian National Railway Co (CNI), the current PEG Ratio is 2.75 as of Jul. 02, 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 $119.82 is trading 4.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $114.81.
GuruFocus considers Canadian National Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CNI:
PEG Ratio: 2.75 (14% above median its 10-year median of 2.42)
GF Value™: $114.81 vs. price of $119.82 (4.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 131.1% above the Transportation median (#320 of 444)
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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