CHRW vs. CP: C.H. Robinson Worldwide vs. Canadian Pacific Kansas City Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) both fall under the Transportation industry group, but CHRW is classified in Air Freight & Logistics while CP is classified in Ground Transportation.

Company profile comparison for C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP)
Profile Item	CHRW	CP
Name	C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc.	Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd.
Country/Region	United States	Canada
GICS Sector	Industrials	Industrials
GICS Industry Group	Transportation	Transportation
GICS Industry	Air Freight & Logistics	Ground Transportation
GICS Sub-Industry	Air Freight & Logistics	Rail Transportation
Market Capitalization	14.53 billion USD	80.15 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	Nasdaq	NYSE
Listing Date	October 16, 1997	December 30, 1983
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

CHRW

GSPC

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) vs. Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP)
Metric	CHRW	CP
Total Return (1Y)	-12.63%	32.98%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	19.75%	9.54%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	8.87%	4.57%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

CHRW

GSPC

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) vs. Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP)
Metric	CHRW	CP
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	43.97%	22.89%
Beta (5Y)	0.93	1.02
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-40.55%	-25.88%
Avg. Volume (3M)	1.72M	2.24M

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

CHRW and CP are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP)
Metric	CHRW	CP
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	-0.38	1.25
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	-0.47	1.93

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) at 38.93% sits in the top ROE quartile, while Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 8.27% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for CHRW.

CHRW

Transportation industry group

38.93%

Max: 45.08%
CHRW: 38.93%
Q3: 22.02%
Median: 13.94%
Q1: 2.89%
Min: -10.45%

CP

Transportation industry group

8.27%

Max: 45.08%
Q3: 22.02%
Median: 13.94%
CP: 8.27%
Q1: 2.89%
Min: -10.45%

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) vs. Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP): A comparison of their ROE against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 24.14% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) at 3.67%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

CHRW

Transportation industry group

3.67%

Max: 50.36%
Q3: 21.18%
Median: 5.58%
CHRW: 3.67%
Q1: 1.55%
Min: -11.37%

CP

Transportation industry group

24.14%

Max: 50.36%
CP: 24.14%
Q3: 21.18%
Median: 5.58%
Q1: 1.55%
Min: -11.37%

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) vs. Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP): A comparison of their net margin against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 38.56% operates in the top operating margin quartile, ahead of C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) at 5.66%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

CHRW

Transportation industry group

5.66%

Max: 59.18%
Q3: 29.30%
Median: 11.50%
CHRW: 5.66%
Q1: 4.62%
Min: -8.91%

CP

Transportation industry group

38.56%

Max: 59.18%
CP: 38.56%
Q3: 29.30%
Median: 11.50%
Q1: 4.62%
Min: -8.91%

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) vs. Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP): A comparison of their operating margin against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP)
Metric	CHRW	CP
ROE (TTM)	38.93%	8.27%
ROA (TTM)	10.34%	4.52%
Net Margin (TTM)	3.67%	24.14%
Operating Margin (TTM)	5.66%	38.56%
Gross Margin (TTM)	8.34%	52.76%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 3.66% is around its peer norm for revenue growth, while C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) at -8.42% drops into the bottom quartile, signaling weaker demand or pricing momentum.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) vs. Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) at 25.13% and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 13.32% sit in the top peer quartile for EPS growth, so each is compounding per-share earnings faster than typical industry peers.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) vs. Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP)
Metric	CHRW	CP
Revenue Growth (YoY)	-8.42%	3.66%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	-13.05%	19.60%
EPS Growth (YoY)	25.13%	13.32%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	-13.26%	6.16%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) at 1.34 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 0.52 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for CP.

CHRW

Transportation industry group

1.34

Max: 2.58
Q3: 1.62
CHRW: 1.34
Median: 1.16
Q1: 0.78
Min: 0.22

CP

Transportation industry group

0.52

Max: 2.58
Q3: 1.62
Median: 1.16
Q1: 0.78
CP: 0.52
Min: 0.22

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) vs. Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP): A comparison of their current ratio against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Both C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) at 1.36 and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 0.55 fund their balance sheets with roughly industry-typical debt-to-equity mixes.

CHRW

Transportation industry group

1.36

Max: 2.75
Q3: 1.37
CHRW: 1.36
Median: 0.78
Q1: 0.35
Min: 0.00

CP

Transportation industry group

0.55

Max: 2.75
Q3: 1.37
Median: 0.78
CP: 0.55
Q1: 0.35
Min: 0.00

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) vs. Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP)
Metric	CHRW	CP
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.34	0.52
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	1.36	0.55
Net Debt / EBITDA	1.95	3.01

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) at 1.96% and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 1.06% pay solid, industry-typical yields, sitting squarely within their peers’ usual range.

CHRW

Transportation industry group

1.96%

Max: 4.68%
Q3: 1.99%
CHRW: 1.96%
Median: 0.74%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

CP

Transportation industry group

1.06%

Max: 4.68%
Q3: 1.99%
CP: 1.06%
Median: 0.74%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) vs. Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 22.91% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) at 45.24% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.

CHRW

Transportation industry group

45.24%

Max: 100.89%
CHRW: 45.24%
Q3: 41.68%
Median: 20.43%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

CP

Transportation industry group

22.91%

Max: 100.89%
Q3: 41.68%
CP: 22.91%
Median: 20.43%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) vs. Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP)
Metric	CHRW	CP
Dividend Yield (TTM)	1.96%	1.06%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	45.24%	22.91%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Both C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) at 22.50 and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 29.54 land around their industries’ usual P/E ratio levels — neither is getting a clear earnings-multiple discount or premium versus peers.

CHRW

Transportation industry group

22.50

Max: 46.76
Q3: 30.87
CHRW: 22.50
Median: 20.58
Q1: 10.44
Min: 0.00

CP

Transportation industry group

29.54

Max: 46.76
Q3: 30.87
CP: 29.54
Median: 20.58
Q1: 10.44
Min: 0.00

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) vs. Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) at 0.80 prices around its industry’s typical P/S ratio, while Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 5.01 clears its benchmark range — CP looks notably rich on sales.

CHRW

Transportation industry group

0.80

Max: 4.35
Q3: 2.07
Median: 0.93
CHRW: 0.80
Q1: 0.53
Min: 0.04

CP

Transportation industry group

5.01

CP: 5.01
Max: 4.35
Q3: 2.07
Median: 0.93
Q1: 0.53
Min: 0.04

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) vs. Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 2.46 sits near its industry’s typical P/B ratio, while C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) at 9.20 prices above its benchmark range — CHRW looks rich relative to book.

CHRW

Transportation industry group

9.20

CHRW: 9.20
Max: 6.29
Q3: 3.39
Median: 1.90
Q1: 1.03
Min: -2.07

CP

Transportation industry group

2.46

Max: 6.29
Q3: 3.39
CP: 2.46
Median: 1.90
Q1: 1.03
Min: -2.07

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) vs. Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for C.H. Robinson Worldwide (CHRW) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP)
Metric	CHRW	CP
P/E Ratio (TTM)	22.50	29.54
P/S Ratio (TTM)	0.80	5.01
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	9.20	2.46
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	2.61%	3.42%