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Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. FedEx (FDX)

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

Company Profile

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) and FedEx (FDX) both fall under the Transportation industry group, but CP is classified in Ground Transportation while FDX is classified in Air Freight & Logistics.

SymbolCPFDX
Company NameCanadian Pacific Kansas City LimitedFedEx Corporation
Country/RegionCanadaUnited States
GICS SectorIndustrialsIndustrials
GICS Industry GroupTransportationTransportation
GICS IndustryGround TransportationAir Freight & Logistics
GICS Sub-IndustryRail TransportationAir Freight & Logistics
Market Capitalization76.46 billion USD89.47 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateDecember 30, 1983April 12, 1978
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

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

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolCPFDX
5-Day Price Return0.91%-1.78%
13-Week Price Return2.78%-1.33%
26-Week Price Return17.58%45.62%
52-Week Price Return2.83%61.09%
Month-to-Date Return-0.96%-8.33%
Year-to-Date Return15.78%27.99%
10-Day Avg. Volume1.22M1.46M
3-Month Avg. Volume1.53M1.85M
3-Month Volatility23.74%33.21%
Beta0.911.30

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 8.85% and FedEx (FDX) at 15.76% 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%

FDX

Transportation industry group

15.76%

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

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 27.21% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of FedEx (FDX) at 4.88%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

CP

Transportation industry group

27.21%

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

FDX

Transportation industry group

4.88%

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

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 37.04% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of FedEx (FDX) at 6.20%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

CP

Transportation industry group

37.04%

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

FDX

Transportation industry group

6.20%

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

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolCPFDX
Return on Equity (TTM)8.85%15.76%
Return on Assets (TTM)4.72%4.98%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)27.21%4.88%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)37.04%6.20%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)85.42%71.39%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

FedEx (FDX) at 1.47 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

FDX

Transportation industry group

1.47

Max
2.08
Q3
1.57
Median
1.10
Q1
0.70
Min
0.36
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. FedEx (FDX): 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 FedEx (FDX) at 0.85 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

FDX

Transportation industry group

0.85

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

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

FedEx (FDX) at 13.77 ranks in the top quartile for Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM), ahead of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 11.36, which sits around the industry mid-range.

CP

Transportation industry group

11.36

Max
21.71
Q3
11.36
Median
5.75
Q1
1.63
Min
-4.33

FDX

Transportation industry group

13.77

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

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolCPFDX
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.671.47
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.571.36
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.520.85
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)11.3613.77

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolCPFDX
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-2.48%8.30%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)1.10%4.69%
3-Year Revenue CAGR19.60%-2.03%
5-Year Revenue CAGR14.36%4.90%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolCPFDX
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-3.20%17.63%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)8.79%17.85%
3-Year EPS CAGR6.20%5.40%
5-Year EPS CAGR4.67%27.96%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 0.79% and FedEx (FDX) at 1.53% 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%

FDX

Transportation industry group

1.53%

Max
4.01%
Q3
1.77%
Median
0.81%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. FedEx (FDX): 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 FedEx (FDX) at 30.31% 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%

FDX

Transportation industry group

30.31%

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

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolCPFDX
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.79%1.53%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)20.19%30.31%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 25.48 and FedEx (FDX) at 19.75 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

FDX

Transportation industry group

19.75

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

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

FedEx (FDX) at 0.96 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 6.93 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated trailing revenue multiple for CP relative to peers.

CP

Transportation industry group

6.93

Max
5.87
Q3
2.82
Median
1.48
Q1
0.70
Min
0.14

FDX

Transportation industry group

0.96

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

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Both Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 2.11 and FedEx (FDX) at 3.06 post Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on book-value multiple.

CP

Transportation industry group

2.11

Max
9.25
Q3
4.77
Median
2.14
Q1
1.36
Min
0.45

FDX

Transportation industry group

3.06

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

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolCPFDX
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)25.4819.75
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)6.930.96
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)2.113.06
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)50.8420.26