Canadian National Railway Competitors

Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI) and United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, dividends, earnings and profitability.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for Canadian National Railway and United Parcel Service, as reported by MarketBeat.

Canadian National Railway presently has a consensus target price of $134.3571, indicating a potential upside of 28.23%. United Parcel Service has a consensus target price of $203.00, indicating a potential downside of 3.31%. Given Canadian National Railway's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Canadian National Railway is more favorable than United Parcel Service.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

54.7% of Canadian National Railway shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 55.9% of United Parcel Service shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Canadian National Railway shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of United Parcel Service shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Risk & Volatility

Canadian National Railway has a beta of 0.81, indicating that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, United Parcel Service has a beta of 1.06, indicating that its stock price is 6% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Canadian National Railway and United Parcel Service's revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Canadian National Railway has higher earnings, but lower revenue than United Parcel Service. United Parcel Service is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Canadian National Railway, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Canadian National Railway pays an annual dividend of $0.89 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. United Parcel Service pays an annual dividend of $4.08 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Canadian National Railway pays out 22.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. United Parcel Service pays out 49.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Canadian National Railway has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and United Parcel Service has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares Canadian National Railway and United Parcel Service's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

United Parcel Service beats Canadian National Railway on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI) and Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, profitability, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and dividends.

Profitability

This table compares Canadian National Railway and Union Pacific's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Volatility & Risk

Canadian National Railway has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Union Pacific has a beta of 1.14, suggesting that its stock price is 14% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Dividends

Canadian National Railway pays an annual dividend of $0.89 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Union Pacific pays an annual dividend of $4.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. Canadian National Railway pays out 22.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Union Pacific pays out 52.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Canadian National Railway has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Union Pacific has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a summary of recent ratings and price targets for Canadian National Railway and Union Pacific, as provided by MarketBeat.

Canadian National Railway currently has a consensus price target of $134.3571, indicating a potential upside of 28.23%. Union Pacific has a consensus price target of $238.25, indicating a potential upside of 8.98%. Given Canadian National Railway's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Canadian National Railway is more favorable than Union Pacific.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

54.7% of Canadian National Railway shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.4% of Union Pacific shares are owned by institutional investors. 2.4% of Canadian National Railway shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Union Pacific shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Canadian National Railway and Union Pacific's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

Union Pacific has higher revenue and earnings than Canadian National Railway. Canadian National Railway is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Union Pacific, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Summary

Union Pacific beats Canadian National Railway on 14 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI) and FedEx (NYSE:FDX) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.

Dividends

Canadian National Railway pays an annual dividend of $0.89 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. FedEx pays an annual dividend of $3.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.0%. Canadian National Railway pays out 22.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. FedEx pays out 16.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Canadian National Railway has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and FedEx has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. FedEx is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and lower payout ratio.

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of recent ratings and recommmendations for Canadian National Railway and FedEx, as provided by MarketBeat.com.

Canadian National Railway currently has a consensus price target of $134.3571, indicating a potential upside of 28.23%. FedEx has a consensus price target of $342.3333, indicating a potential upside of 15.79%. Given Canadian National Railway's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe Canadian National Railway is more favorable than FedEx.

Risk and Volatility

Canadian National Railway has a beta of 0.81, indicating that its share price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, FedEx has a beta of 1.24, indicating that its share price is 24% more volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares Canadian National Railway and FedEx's gross revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.

FedEx has higher revenue and earnings than Canadian National Railway. FedEx is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Canadian National Railway, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Profitability

This table compares Canadian National Railway and FedEx's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

54.7% of Canadian National Railway shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.9% of FedEx shares are held by institutional investors. 2.4% of Canadian National Railway shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 8.5% of FedEx shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

FedEx beats Canadian National Railway on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

CSX (NASDAQ:CSX) and Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their risk, institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability and earnings.

Institutional & Insider Ownership

73.1% of CSX shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.7% of Canadian National Railway shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of CSX shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.4% of Canadian National Railway shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Risk and Volatility

CSX has a beta of 1.16, meaning that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Canadian National Railway has a beta of 0.81, meaning that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of current recommendations and price targets for CSX and Canadian National Railway, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

CSX currently has a consensus price target of $34.2121, suggesting a potential upside of 5.07%. Canadian National Railway has a consensus price target of $134.3571, suggesting a potential upside of 28.23%. Given Canadian National Railway's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Canadian National Railway is more favorable than CSX.

Earnings and Valuation

This table compares CSX and Canadian National Railway's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

CSX has higher revenue and earnings than Canadian National Railway. Canadian National Railway is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CSX, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

CSX pays an annual dividend of $0.37 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.1%. Canadian National Railway pays an annual dividend of $0.89 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. CSX pays out 30.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Canadian National Railway pays out 22.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. CSX has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Canadian National Railway has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Profitability

This table compares CSX and Canadian National Railway's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Summary

CSX beats Canadian National Railway on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

Norfolk Southern (NYSE:NSC) and Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, valuation, risk and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares Norfolk Southern and Canadian National Railway's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Analyst Ratings

This is a summary of current ratings and target prices for Norfolk Southern and Canadian National Railway, as reported by MarketBeat.

Norfolk Southern presently has a consensus price target of $269.4762, indicating a potential upside of 2.15%. Canadian National Railway has a consensus price target of $134.3571, indicating a potential upside of 28.23%. Given Canadian National Railway's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Canadian National Railway is more favorable than Norfolk Southern.

Insider and Institutional Ownership

72.5% of Norfolk Southern shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.7% of Canadian National Railway shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.3% of Norfolk Southern shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 2.4% of Canadian National Railway shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Risk & Volatility

Norfolk Southern has a beta of 1.3, suggesting that its stock price is 30% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Canadian National Railway has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its stock price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Norfolk Southern and Canadian National Railway's top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Canadian National Railway has higher revenue and earnings than Norfolk Southern. Canadian National Railway is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Norfolk Southern, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Norfolk Southern pays an annual dividend of $3.96 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.5%. Canadian National Railway pays an annual dividend of $0.89 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Norfolk Southern pays out 42.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Canadian National Railway pays out 22.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Norfolk Southern has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years and Canadian National Railway has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

Canadian National Railway beats Norfolk Southern on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

Canadian Pacific Railway (NYSE:CP) and Canadian National Railway (NYSE:CNI) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, analyst recommendations, earnings, dividends, profitability and institutional ownership.

Institutional and Insider Ownership

14.1% of Canadian Pacific Railway shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 54.7% of Canadian National Railway shares are held by institutional investors. 0.0% of Canadian Pacific Railway shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 2.4% of Canadian National Railway shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Risk and Volatility

Canadian Pacific Railway has a beta of 0.89, suggesting that its share price is 11% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Canadian National Railway has a beta of 0.81, suggesting that its share price is 19% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Profitability

This table compares Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National Railway's net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

Valuation & Earnings

This table compares Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National Railway's revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

Canadian National Railway has higher revenue and earnings than Canadian Pacific Railway. Canadian National Railway is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Canadian Pacific Railway, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Dividends

Canadian Pacific Railway pays an annual dividend of $0.29 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.4%. Canadian National Railway pays an annual dividend of $0.89 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. Canadian Pacific Railway pays out 11.0% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Canadian National Railway pays out 22.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Canadian National Railway has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Canadian National Railway is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Analyst Recommendations

This is a breakdown of recent ratings for Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian National Railway, as provided by MarketBeat.

Canadian Pacific Railway currently has a consensus price target of $89.8105, indicating a potential upside of 23.91%. Canadian National Railway has a consensus price target of $134.3571, indicating a potential upside of 28.23%. Given Canadian National Railway's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Canadian National Railway is more favorable than Canadian Pacific Railway.

Summary

Canadian Pacific Railway beats Canadian National Railway on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.