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Canadian Pacific Kansas CityCP +1.16%84 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20 as of Jun. 2026, which is 200% above its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates CP with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $88.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 530 Transportation companies, Canadian Pacific Kansas City ranks better than 82.83% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Canadian Pacific Kansas City's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canadian Pacific Kansas City's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
CP'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -29.8 Med: 0.4 Max: 23
Current: 1.2
During the past 13 years, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 23.00%. The lowest was -29.80%. And the median was 0.40%.
CP's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 82.83% of 530
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: -0.5
vs CP: 1.20
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (NYSE:CP) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
CP vs UNP, CSX, NSC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 Pacific Kansas City 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Canadian Pacific Kansas City's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canadian Pacific Kansas City's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.20 mean?
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.20 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Canadian Pacific Kansas City and its competitors. This is 200% above median its historical median of 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Canadian Pacific Kansas City ranks #91 out of 530 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Canadian Pacific Kansas City's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Canadian Pacific Kansas City's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.20 is 200% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. Based on the distribution chart, Canadian Pacific Kansas City ranks #91 out of 530 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Canadian Pacific Kansas City has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canadian Pacific Kansas City's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Canadian Pacific Kansas City ranks #91 out of 530 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Canadian Pacific Kansas City in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Transportation company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Transportation industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Canadian Pacific Kansas City and its competitors. Canadian Pacific Kansas City's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20, which is 200% above median its own 10-year median of 0.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canadian Pacific Kansas City stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $88.09, compared to a current price of $91.68 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20, which is 200% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. Canadian Pacific Kansas City's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.20 as of Jun. 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 Pacific Kansas City (CP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canadian Pacific Kansas City stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $91.68 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $88.09.
GuruFocus considers Canadian Pacific Kansas City to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CP:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.20 (200% above median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: $88.09 vs. price of $91.68 (4.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canadian Pacific Kansas City is a Class I railroad operating on tracks that span most of Canada and into parts of the Midwestern and Northeastern United States. Following the April 2023 Kansas City Southern merger, CPKC operates new single-linehaul services from Canada and the Upper Midwest down through Texas, the Gulf of Mexico, and into Mexico. It also hauls cross-border and intra-Mexico freight via operating concessions on more than 3,000 miles of rail in Mexico. CPKC hauls shipments of grain, intermodal containers, energy products (like crude and frac sand), chemicals, plastics, coal, fertilizer and potash, automotive products, and a diverse mix of other merchandise.
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