Canadian National Railway P/E Ratio

Canadian National Railway (CNI) currently reports a P/E ratio of 22.47. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 51.44. Use the charts on this page to explore Canadian National Railway's P/E ratio history and peer comparisons.

Canadian National Railway's P/E ratio of 22.47 is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 51.44. That is roughly 56.3% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

The P/E ratio is a valuation multiple that relates Canadian National Railway's market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At 22.47, CNI can look expensive or cheap only in context — versus its own history, growth rate, and Consumer Discretionary peers. Higher multiples often price in stronger expected growth; lower ones can signal value or concern.

Start with the current P/E ratio of 22.47, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 51.44. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Canadian National Railway, and consider following CNI for alerts when major investors trade the stock.

Canadian National Railway is classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector. On P/E ratio, it currently shows 22.47 versus a sector average near 51.44. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Consumer Discretionary are usually more informative than comparing CNI with unrelated industries.