Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP)vsTrinity Industries Inc (TRN)
CP
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd
$78.24
-0.28%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $71.78B
TRN
Trinity Industries Inc
$29.60
-0.44%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $2.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd generates 599% more annual revenue ($15.08B vs $2.16B). CP leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 11.7%. TRN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.69. TRN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
CP
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
TRN
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-274.7%
Fair Value
$22.37
Current Price
$78.24
$55.87 premium
Margin of Safety
+78.4%
Fair Value
$146.95
Current Price
$29.60
$117.35 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 44.0%
Revenue surging 130.0% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 574.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 7.4%
Revenue declined 2.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CP
The strongest argument for CP centers on Operating Margin, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.5% and operating margin at 44.0%. Revenue growth of 130.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TRN
The strongest argument for TRN centers on P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. PEG of 0.69 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CP
The primary concerns for CP are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TRN
The primary concerns for TRN are Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 5.05 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CP profiles as a growth stock while TRN is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
TRN carries more volatility with a beta of 1.46 — expect wider price swings.
CP is growing revenue faster at 130.0% — sustainability is the question.
CP generates stronger free cash flow (729M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TRN scores higher overall (69/100 vs 56/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd
INDUSTRIALS · RAILROADS · USA
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, owns and operates a transcontinental freight railway in Canada and the United States. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
Trinity Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · RAILROADS · USA
Trinity Industries, Inc. provides rail transportation products and services in North America. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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