Canadian National Railway Co Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Canadian National Railway Co cash flow conversion efficiency. Based on the latest financial reports, Canadian National Railway Co (CNR) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.103x as of December 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow (CA$2.23 Billion ≈ $1.61 Billion USD) by net assets (CA$21.57 Billion ≈ $15.60 Billion USD). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of Canadian National Railway Co (1995–2025)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of Canadian National Railway Co from 1995 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Canadian National Railway Co's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View Canadian National Railway Co stock quote for real-time trading data and today's change.
Canadian National Railway Co Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
Canadian National Railway Co cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
Canadian National Railway Co Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Canadian National Railway Co ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Also see Canadian National Railway Co market cap and net worth for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
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BAE SYSTEMS ADR/4 LS-025
F:BSPA
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N/A |
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Brookfield Asset Management Ltd.
NYSE:BAM
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0.046x |
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Infineon Technologies AG
F:IFX
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0.024x |
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Motorola Solutions Inc
NYSE:MSI
|
0.342x |
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Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc
NASDAQ:REGN
|
0.018x |
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Caixabank SA
MC:CABK
|
0.011x |
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Illinois Tool Works Inc
NYSE:ITW
|
0.249x |
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Xiaomi Corporation
F:3CP
|
0.031x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Canadian National Railway Co (1995–2025)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Canadian National Railway Co from 1995 to 2025. Review how much free cash does Canadian National Railway Co generate to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | CA$21.57 Billion ≈ $15.60 Billion |
CA$7.05 Billion ≈ $5.10 Billion |
0.327x | +2.70% |
| 2024-12-31 | CA$21.05 Billion ≈ $15.23 Billion |
CA$6.70 Billion ≈ $4.85 Billion |
0.318x | -8.09% |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$20.12 Billion ≈ $14.55 Billion |
CA$6.96 Billion ≈ $5.04 Billion |
0.346x | +11.05% |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$21.38 Billion ≈ $15.47 Billion |
CA$6.67 Billion ≈ $4.82 Billion |
0.312x | +1.72% |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$22.74 Billion ≈ $16.45 Billion |
CA$6.97 Billion ≈ $5.04 Billion |
0.306x | -2.30% |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$19.65 Billion ≈ $14.22 Billion |
CA$6.17 Billion ≈ $4.46 Billion |
0.314x | -4.44% |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$18.04 Billion ≈ $13.05 Billion |
CA$5.92 Billion ≈ $4.28 Billion |
0.328x | -2.13% |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$17.64 Billion ≈ $12.76 Billion |
CA$5.92 Billion ≈ $4.28 Billion |
0.335x | +1.30% |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$16.66 Billion ≈ $12.05 Billion |
CA$5.52 Billion ≈ $3.99 Billion |
0.331x | -5.52% |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$14.84 Billion ≈ $10.74 Billion |
CA$5.20 Billion ≈ $3.76 Billion |
0.351x | +1.95% |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$14.95 Billion ≈ $10.81 Billion |
CA$5.14 Billion ≈ $3.72 Billion |
0.344x | +5.71% |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$13.47 Billion ≈ $9.74 Billion |
CA$4.38 Billion ≈ $3.17 Billion |
0.325x | +18.74% |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$12.95 Billion ≈ $9.37 Billion |
CA$3.55 Billion ≈ $2.57 Billion |
0.274x | -1.37% |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$11.02 Billion ≈ $7.97 Billion |
CA$3.06 Billion ≈ $2.21 Billion |
0.278x | -0.33% |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$10.68 Billion ≈ $7.73 Billion |
CA$2.98 Billion ≈ $2.15 Billion |
0.279x | +4.85% |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$11.28 Billion ≈ $8.16 Billion |
CA$3.00 Billion ≈ $2.17 Billion |
0.266x | +31.00% |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$11.23 Billion ≈ $8.13 Billion |
CA$2.28 Billion ≈ $1.65 Billion |
0.203x | +5.48% |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$10.56 Billion ≈ $7.64 Billion |
CA$2.03 Billion ≈ $1.47 Billion |
0.192x | -19.01% |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$10.18 Billion ≈ $7.36 Billion |
CA$2.42 Billion ≈ $1.75 Billion |
0.237x | -20.91% |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$9.82 Billion ≈ $7.11 Billion |
CA$2.95 Billion ≈ $2.13 Billion |
0.300x | +2.67% |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$9.25 Billion ≈ $6.69 Billion |
CA$2.71 Billion ≈ $1.96 Billion |
0.292x | +26.94% |
| 2004-12-31 | CA$9.28 Billion ≈ $6.72 Billion |
CA$2.14 Billion ≈ $1.55 Billion |
0.230x | -1.69% |
| 2003-12-31 | CA$8.43 Billion ≈ $6.10 Billion |
CA$1.98 Billion ≈ $1.43 Billion |
0.234x | +21.66% |
| 2002-12-31 | CA$8.37 Billion ≈ $6.05 Billion |
CA$1.61 Billion ≈ $1.17 Billion |
0.193x | -11.02% |
| 2001-12-31 | CA$7.49 Billion ≈ $5.42 Billion |
CA$1.62 Billion ≈ $1.17 Billion |
0.216x | -5.16% |
| 2000-12-31 | CA$6.60 Billion ≈ $4.77 Billion |
CA$1.51 Billion ≈ $1.09 Billion |
0.228x | +15.30% |
| 1999-12-31 | CA$6.48 Billion ≈ $4.68 Billion |
CA$1.28 Billion ≈ $927.46 Million |
0.198x | -19.26% |
| 1998-12-31 | CA$5.01 Billion ≈ $3.62 Billion |
CA$1.23 Billion ≈ $887.86 Million |
0.245x | +30.50% |
| 1997-12-31 | CA$3.42 Billion ≈ $2.47 Billion |
CA$642.67 Million ≈ $464.90 Million |
0.188x | -21.12% |
| 1996-12-31 | CA$2.38 Billion ≈ $1.72 Billion |
CA$567.04 Million ≈ $410.19 Million |
0.238x | +309.94% |
| 1995-12-31 | CA$2.31 Billion ≈ $1.67 Billion |
CA$134.00 Million ≈ $96.93 Million |
0.058x | -- |
About Canadian National Railway Co
Canadian National Railway Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the rail, intermodal, trucking, and related transportation businesses in Canada and the United States. The company provides rail services, which include equipment, customs brokerage, transloading and warehousing, business development, dimensional loads, and private railcar storage, less-than-truckload, and mexico servic… Read more