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CP:TSXCanadian Pacific Kansas City Limited Analysis

Data as of 2026-05-16 - not real-time

CA$117.00

Latest Price

5/10Risk

Risk Level: Medium

Executive Summary

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) is trading at C$117, comfortably above its 20‑day SMA (C$116.36) and 50‑day SMA (C$113.02) while still below the 200‑day SMA (C$106.48) trend line, indicating a short‑term bullish bias within a longer‑term uptrend. The MACD histogram is positive and the signal line is bullish, RSI sits at a neutral 53.7, and price is holding above the identified support of C$110.83 with upside potential to the resistance at C$120.43, translating to an estimated 7.7% upside per the DCF model.
Fundamentally, CP’s forward PE of 19.9 undercuts the industry average of 29.6, and its dividend yield of 0.81% is supported by a modest 20% payout ratio, strong operating cash flow (C$5.13 bn) and a manageable debt‑to‑equity of 51.3. Despite a modest 2.5% revenue decline, margins remain healthy (gross 53.9%, operating 37.6%) and ROE is modest at 8.4%, suggesting a blend of value and growth characteristics. The combination of stable volume, low beta (0.56) and a solid balance sheet underpins a medium‑risk profile, making CP a compelling buy‑to‑hold opportunity across short, medium and long horizons.

Market Outlook

Short Term

< 1 year
Positive
Model confidence: 7/10

Key Factors

  • Bullish technical setup (price above 20‑day SMA, positive MACD)
  • Support at C$110.83 with upside to C$120.43
  • Undervalued relative to DCF fair value (+7.7% upside)

Medium Term

1–3 years
Positive
Model confidence: 8/10

Key Factors

  • Forward PE (19.9) well below industry average
  • Strong cash flow generation and low payout ratio
  • Stable volume and moderate beta indicating lower market volatility

Long Term

> 3 years
Neutral
Model confidence: 7/10

Key Factors

  • Consistent dividend with sustainable payout
  • Exposure to North American freight demand across three countries
  • Balanced risk profile with manageable debt and solid asset base

Key Metrics & Analysis

Financial Health

Revenue Growth-2.50%
Profit Margin27.21%
P/E Ratio26.1
ROE8.43%
ROA4.30%
Debt/Equity51.29
P/B Ratio2.2
Op. Cash FlowCA$5.1B
Free Cash FlowCA$1.9B
Industry P/E29.6

Technical Analysis

TrendBullish
RSI53.7
SupportCA$110.83
ResistanceCA$120.43
MA 20CA$116.36
MA 50CA$113.02
MA 200CA$106.48
MACDBullish
VolumeStable
Fear & Greed Index88.52

Valuation

Fair ValueCA$1.36
Target PriceCA$126.00
Upside/Downside7.69%
GradeUndervalued
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield0.81%

Risk Assessment

Beta0.56
Volatility27.26%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskMedium
Liquidity RiskLow

This analysis may contain inaccuracies and is provided for informational and research purposes only. It is not personal investment advice, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, or hold any asset.