` Comparison: CNR, NSC - Alpha Spread

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Over the past 12 months, CNR has underperformed NSC, delivering a return of -8% compared to the NSC's +22% growth.

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Valuation Comparison

CNR Intrinsic Value
162.99 CAD
Undervaluation 17%
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NSC Intrinsic Value
198.71 USD
Overvaluation 33%
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Company Last Price Intrinsic Value DCF Value Relative Value Wall St Target
Canadian National Railway Co
TSX:CNR
134.71 CAD
Norfolk Southern Corp
NYSE:NSC
296.98 USD
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Gross Margin

CNR
75.9%
NSC
50%

Operating Margin

CNR
37.7%
NSC
35.4%

Net Margin

CNR
26.9%
NSC
24.2%

FCF Margin

CNR
20%
NSC
17.2%

ROE

CNR
22.7%
NSC
20.5%

ROA

CNR
8.2%
NSC
6.7%

ROIC

CNR
9.2%
NSC
8.2%

ROCE

CNR
12.6%
NSC
10.7%

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