Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP)vsVistra Energy Corp (VST)
CP
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd
$79.24
-0.28%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $70.26B
VST
Vistra Energy Corp
$151.51
-0.79%
UTILITIES · Cap: $51.70B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vistra Energy Corp generates 18% more annual revenue ($17.74B vs $15.08B). CP leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 5.3%. VST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.27. CP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
CP
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
VST
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-274.7%
Fair Value
$22.37
Current Price
$79.24
$56.87 premium
Margin of Safety
-980.6%
Fair Value
$14.82
Current Price
$151.51
$136.69 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 44.0%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.3% revenue growth
Earnings declined 7.4%
Trading at 19.5x book value
5.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CP
The strongest argument for CP centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 27.5% and operating margin at 44.0%.
Bull Case : VST
The strongest argument for VST centers on Market Cap. Revenue growth of 13.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CP
The primary concerns for CP are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : VST
The primary concerns for VST are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 70.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 3.36 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VST carries more volatility with a beta of 1.45 — expect wider price swings.
VST is growing revenue faster at 13.6% — sustainability is the question.
CP generates stronger free cash flow (729M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor RAILROADS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CP scores higher overall (56/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 27.5% margins. Both earn "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.
Vistra Energy Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
Vistra Corp. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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