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Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. CSX (CSX)

This page compares Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) with CSX (CSX) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) and CSX (CSX) are both classified in the Rail Transportation sub-industry within the broader Ground Transportation industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

SymbolCPCSX
Company NameCanadian Pacific Kansas City LimitedCSX Corporation
Country/RegionCanadaUnited States
GICS SectorIndustrialsIndustrials
GICS Industry GroupTransportationTransportation
GICS IndustryGround TransportationGround Transportation
GICS Sub-IndustryRail TransportationRail Transportation
Market Capitalization76.46 billion USD85.62 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENasdaqGS
Listing DateDecember 30, 1983November 3, 1980
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

CP
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Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. CSX (CSX): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolCPCSX
5-Day Price Return0.91%3.78%
13-Week Price Return2.78%12.31%
26-Week Price Return17.58%31.73%
52-Week Price Return2.83%47.65%
Month-to-Date Return-0.96%1.43%
Year-to-Date Return15.78%27.12%
10-Day Avg. Volume1.22M12.49M
3-Month Avg. Volume1.53M13.26M
3-Month Volatility23.74%25.76%
Beta0.911.25

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 8.85% and CSX (CSX) at 23.53% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.

CP

Transportation industry group

8.85%

Max
49.96%
Q3
24.84%
Median
14.64%
Q1
3.88%
Min
-6.75%

CSX

Transportation industry group

23.53%

Max
49.96%
Q3
24.84%
Median
14.64%
Q1
3.88%
Min
-6.75%
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. CSX (CSX): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 27.21% and CSX (CSX) at 21.55% rank in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into net income more strongly than typical competitors.

CP

Transportation industry group

27.21%

Max
43.82%
Q3
19.90%
Median
6.87%
Q1
1.71%
Min
-9.62%

CSX

Transportation industry group

21.55%

Max
43.82%
Q3
19.90%
Median
6.87%
Q1
1.71%
Min
-9.62%
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. CSX (CSX): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 37.04% and CSX (CSX) at 33.45% rank in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into operating income more strongly than typical competitors.

CP

Transportation industry group

37.04%

Max
47.61%
Q3
23.60%
Median
8.44%
Q1
3.22%
Min
-10.15%

CSX

Transportation industry group

33.45%

Max
47.61%
Q3
23.60%
Median
8.44%
Q1
3.22%
Min
-10.15%
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. CSX (CSX): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolCPCSX
Return on Equity (TTM)8.85%23.53%
Return on Assets (TTM)4.72%7.01%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)27.21%21.55%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)37.04%33.45%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)85.42%71.51%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

CSX (CSX) at 0.97 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 0.67 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for CP.

CP

Transportation industry group

0.67

Max
2.08
Q3
1.57
Median
1.10
Q1
0.70
Min
0.36

CSX

Transportation industry group

0.97

Max
2.08
Q3
1.57
Median
1.10
Q1
0.70
Min
0.36
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. CSX (CSX): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 0.52 and CSX (CSX) at 1.39 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

CP

Transportation industry group

0.52

Max
2.69
Q3
1.41
Median
0.73
Q1
0.30
Min
0.00

CSX

Transportation industry group

1.39

Max
2.69
Q3
1.41
Median
0.73
Q1
0.30
Min
0.00
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. CSX (CSX): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Both Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 11.36 and CSX (CSX) at 5.72 post Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on interest-coverage headroom.

CP

Transportation industry group

11.36

Max
21.71
Q3
11.36
Median
5.75
Q1
1.63
Min
-4.33

CSX

Transportation industry group

5.72

Max
21.71
Q3
11.36
Median
5.75
Q1
1.63
Min
-4.33
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. CSX (CSX): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolCPCSX
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.670.97
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.570.83
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.521.39
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)11.365.72

Growth

Revenue Growth

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. CSX (CSX): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolCPCSX
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-2.48%1.72%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)1.10%-0.92%
3-Year Revenue CAGR19.60%-1.74%
5-Year Revenue CAGR14.36%5.89%

EPS Growth

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. CSX (CSX): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolCPCSX
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-3.20%26.95%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)8.79%-2.56%
3-Year EPS CAGR6.20%-7.45%
5-Year EPS CAGR4.67%5.15%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 0.79% and CSX (CSX) at 1.15% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

CP

Transportation industry group

0.79%

Max
4.01%
Q3
1.77%
Median
0.81%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

CSX

Transportation industry group

1.15%

Max
4.01%
Q3
1.77%
Median
0.81%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. CSX (CSX): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 20.19% and CSX (CSX) at 32.36% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.

CP

Transportation industry group

20.19%

Max
112.14%
Q3
47.86%
Median
15.73%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

CSX

Transportation industry group

32.36%

Max
112.14%
Q3
47.86%
Median
15.73%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. CSX (CSX): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolCPCSX
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.79%1.15%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)20.19%32.36%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 25.48 and CSX (CSX) at 28.15 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

CP

Transportation industry group

25.48

Max
68.67
Q3
39.12
Median
22.03
Q1
12.85
Min
1.75

CSX

Transportation industry group

28.15

Max
68.67
Q3
39.12
Median
22.03
Q1
12.85
Min
1.75
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. CSX (CSX): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Both Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 6.93 and CSX (CSX) at 6.07 sit above their industries’ benchmark ranges for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), pointing to unusually high trailing revenue multiples relative to peers.

CP

Transportation industry group

6.93

Max
5.87
Q3
2.82
Median
1.48
Q1
0.70
Min
0.14

CSX

Transportation industry group

6.07

Max
5.87
Q3
2.82
Median
1.48
Q1
0.70
Min
0.14
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. CSX (CSX): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 2.11 carries typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while CSX (CSX) at 5.62 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — CSX carries a higher book-value multiple relative to peers.

CP

Transportation industry group

2.11

Max
9.25
Q3
4.77
Median
2.14
Q1
1.36
Min
0.45

CSX

Transportation industry group

5.62

Max
9.25
Q3
4.77
Median
2.14
Q1
1.36
Min
0.45
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. CSX (CSX): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolCPCSX
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)25.4828.15
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)6.936.07
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)2.115.62
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)50.8441.98