On the stock market since 1983, it operates in the world of heavy industry. It has 19,992 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
The biggest line carries real weight, but it doesn’t decide everything on its own.
Average growth of 17% a year over the last 4 years. Every year shown ended in profit.
The gap is $23.0B. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
angles, checked one by one.
The 2 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
The stock trades near its peak today. For long-term holders the ride has paid off so far — though past performance guarantees nothing about the future.
The net profit margin is 27% — still a thick cushion, though costs have been eating into it lately.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 20% a year on average.
Over the last 12 months, company executives reported 141 buys and 49 sells. Management buying with its own money is usually read as a good sign.
The price action doesn’t yet back an upward turn. Council score: 3/10.
On our five-subject report card, CP sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: CP is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate isn’t the quality of the business — it’s whether the price paid for the stock is too high.