Canadian National Railway Co (CNR) — Net Asset Quality Index
Canadian National Railway Co (CNR) has a Net Asset Quality Index of 36.8% as of December 2025. This metric measures the proportion of total assets financed by shareholders' equity — total assets of CA$58.55 Billion minus total liabilities of CA$36.99 Billion yields net assets of CA$21.57 Billion. A higher index indicates a stronger, lower-leverage balance sheet. See operational self-sufficiency of Canadian National Railway Co to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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Canadian National Railway Co Net Asset Quality Index Over Time (1995–2025)
This chart shows how Canadian National Railway Co's Net Asset Quality Index has evolved across 31 annual periods from 1995 to 2025. As of December 2025, the index stands at 36.8%, representing net assets of CA$21.57 Billion against total assets of CA$58.55 Billion CAD. Explore CNR cash generation efficiency to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
Annual Net Asset Quality Index for Canadian National Railway Co (1995–2025)
The table below presents the year-by-year Net Asset Quality Index for Canadian National Railway Co from 1995 to 2025, covering 31 annual filings. Each row shows total assets, total liabilities, net assets, the quality index percentage, and the change in percentage points compared to the prior year. For market capitalisation and the full company profile, see CNR market cap.
| Year | Quality Index | Net Assets (CAD) | Total Assets | Total Liabilities | Change (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36.8% | CA$21.57 Billion | CA$58.55 Billion | CA$36.99 Billion | ▼ -0.1 pp |
| 2024 | 36.9% | CA$21.05 Billion | CA$57.07 Billion | CA$36.02 Billion | ▼ -1.3 pp |
| 2023 | 38.2% | CA$20.12 Billion | CA$52.67 Billion | CA$32.55 Billion | ▼ -4.0 pp |
| 2022 | 42.2% | CA$21.38 Billion | CA$50.66 Billion | CA$29.28 Billion | ▼ -4.6 pp |
| 2021 | 46.9% | CA$22.74 Billion | CA$48.54 Billion | CA$25.79 Billion | ▲ +3.0 pp |
| 2020 | 43.9% | CA$19.65 Billion | CA$44.80 Billion | CA$25.15 Billion | ▲ +2.7 pp |
| 2019 | 41.2% | CA$18.04 Billion | CA$43.78 Billion | CA$25.74 Billion | ▼ -1.6 pp |
| 2018 | 42.8% | CA$17.64 Billion | CA$41.21 Billion | CA$23.57 Billion | ▼ -1.5 pp |
| 2017 | 44.3% | CA$16.66 Billion | CA$37.63 Billion | CA$20.97 Billion | ▲ +4.2 pp |
| 2016 | 40.0% | CA$14.84 Billion | CA$37.06 Billion | CA$22.22 Billion | ▼ -1.0 pp |
| 2015 | 41.1% | CA$14.95 Billion | CA$36.40 Billion | CA$21.45 Billion | ▼ -1.3 pp |
| 2014 | 42.4% | CA$13.47 Billion | CA$31.79 Billion | CA$18.32 Billion | ▼ -0.6 pp |
| 2013 | 42.9% | CA$12.95 Billion | CA$30.16 Billion | CA$17.21 Billion | ▲ +1.6 pp |
| 2012 | 41.3% | CA$11.02 Billion | CA$26.66 Billion | CA$15.64 Billion | ▲ +0.3 pp |
| 2011 | 41.0% | CA$10.68 Billion | CA$26.03 Billion | CA$15.35 Billion | ▼ -3.7 pp |
| 2010 | 44.8% | CA$11.28 Billion | CA$25.21 Billion | CA$13.92 Billion | ▲ +0.1 pp |
| 2009 | 44.6% | CA$11.23 Billion | CA$25.18 Billion | CA$13.94 Billion | ▲ +5.1 pp |
| 2008 | 39.5% | CA$10.56 Billion | CA$26.72 Billion | CA$16.16 Billion | ▼ -3.9 pp |
| 2007 | 43.4% | CA$10.18 Billion | CA$23.46 Billion | CA$13.28 Billion | ▲ +2.5 pp |
| 2006 | 40.9% | CA$9.82 Billion | CA$24.00 Billion | CA$14.18 Billion | ▼ -0.8 pp |
| 2005 | 41.7% | CA$9.25 Billion | CA$22.19 Billion | CA$12.94 Billion | ▲ +0.2 pp |
| 2004 | 41.5% | CA$9.28 Billion | CA$22.36 Billion | CA$13.08 Billion | ▲ +0.0 pp |
| 2003 | 41.5% | CA$8.43 Billion | CA$20.34 Billion | CA$11.90 Billion | ▲ +3.0 pp |
| 2002 | 38.5% | CA$8.37 Billion | CA$21.74 Billion | CA$13.37 Billion | ▲ +3.2 pp |
| 2001 | 35.3% | CA$7.49 Billion | CA$21.22 Billion | CA$13.73 Billion | ▼ -2.8 pp |
| 2000 | 38.1% | CA$6.60 Billion | CA$17.31 Billion | CA$10.72 Billion | ▼ -1.2 pp |
| 1999 | 39.3% | CA$6.48 Billion | CA$16.48 Billion | CA$10.01 Billion | ▼ -2.9 pp |
| 1998 | 42.2% | CA$5.01 Billion | CA$11.86 Billion | CA$6.85 Billion | ▼ -6.1 pp |
| 1997 | 48.3% | CA$3.42 Billion | CA$7.08 Billion | CA$3.66 Billion | ▲ +10.1 pp |
| 1996 | 38.2% | CA$2.38 Billion | CA$6.24 Billion | CA$3.86 Billion | ▲ +1.0 pp |
| 1995 | 37.2% | CA$2.31 Billion | CA$6.20 Billion | CA$3.89 Billion | — |