CNI (Canadian National Railway Co) Growth Rank: 9 (As of Sep. 11, 2026) — Near Median

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CNI Canadian National Railway Co CNI
90 GF Score
Price $121.16
GF Value $120.72
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Canadian National Railway Co Growth Rank?

Canadian National Railway Co CNI -0.56% 90 Growth Rank is 9 as of Sep. 11, 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 9.00. GuruFocus rates CNI with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $120.72 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Canadian National Railway Co has the Growth Rank of 9.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Canadian National Railway Co Growth Rank Related Terms

CNI vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Growth Rank Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Canadian National Railway Co's Growth Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Canadian National Railway Co's Growth Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Canadian National Railway Co's Growth Rank falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 9 mean?
Canadian National Railway Co (CNI) has a Growth Rank of 9 as of Sep. 11, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Canadian National Railway Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.00. Over the past decade, Canadian National Railway Co's Growth Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 10.00.
Is Canadian National Railway Co's Growth Rank too high?
Canadian National Railway Co's current Growth Rank of 9 is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.00 to a high of 10.00. 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 Growth Rank compare to UNP and CSX?
Canadian National Railway Co's Growth Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. Historically, Canadian National Railway Co's own Growth Rank has ranged from 8.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Transportation company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Canadian National Railway Co and its competitors. Canadian National Railway Co's current Growth Rank is 9, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.00. 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 $120.72, compared to a current price of $121.16 — trading 0.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 9, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.00. Canadian National Railway Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian National Railway Co (CNI), the current Growth Rank is 9 as of Sep. 11, 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 $121.16 is trading 0.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $120.72. GuruFocus considers Canadian National Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CNI:

  • Growth Rank: 9 (near median its 10-year median of 9.00)
  • GF Value™: $120.72 vs. price of $121.16 (0.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 7 warning signs

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 Railway Co Business Description

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