CNI (Canadian National Railway Co) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 5.36% (As of Mar. 2026)


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What is Canadian National Railway Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Canadian National Railway Co CNI -0.38% 90 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.36% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates CNI with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $113.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Canadian National Railway Co's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.37%. Canadian National Railway Co's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.99. Canadian National Railway Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.36%.


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Canadian National Railway Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canadian National Railway Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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Canadian National Railway Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Canadian National Railway Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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Canadian National Railway Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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CNI vs UNP, CSX, NSC: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Canadian National Railway Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Canadian National Railway Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Canadian National Railway Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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Canadian National Railway Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Canadian National Railway Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=22.50% / 3.88
=5.80%

Canadian National Railway Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=21.37% / 3.99
=5.36%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 5.36% mean?
Canadian National Railway Co (CNI) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 5.36% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Canadian National Railway Co and its competitors.
Is Canadian National Railway Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Canadian National Railway Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.36%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to UNP and CSX?
Canadian National Railway Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 5.36% 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Transportation company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Transportation industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Canadian National Railway Co and its competitors. Canadian National Railway Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.36%. 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 $113.15, compared to a current price of $120.10 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.36%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian National Railway Co (CNI), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 5.36% 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 $120.10 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $113.15. GuruFocus considers Canadian National Railway Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CNI:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 5.36%
  • GF Value™: $113.15 vs. price of $120.10 (6.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 8 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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