Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)vsRTX Corporation (RTX)
CNI
Canadian National Railway Company
$127.13
-2.09%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $78.35B
RTX
RTX Corporation
$215.25
-0.40%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $262.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
RTX Corporation generates 409% more annual revenue ($90.37B vs $17.76B). CNI leads profitability with a 26.9% profit margin vs 8.0%. RTX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.65. CNI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
CNI
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
RTX
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+2.5%
Fair Value
$109.08
Current Price
$127.13
$18.05 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for RTX.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 40.3%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 32.5% YoY
Generating 3.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CNI
The strongest argument for CNI centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 26.9% and operating margin at 40.3%. Revenue growth of 11.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : RTX
The strongest argument for RTX centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : CNI
The primary concerns for CNI are Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : RTX
The primary concerns for RTX are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNI profiles as a mature stock while RTX is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CNI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — expect wider price swings.
CNI is growing revenue faster at 11.3% — sustainability is the question.
RTX generates stronger free cash flow (3.6B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CNI scores higher overall (67/100 vs 59/100), backed by strong 26.9% margins and 11.3% revenue growth. 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 National Railway Company
INDUSTRIALS · RAILROADS · USA
Canadian National Railway Company, is engaged in the rail and related transportation business. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
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INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest aerospace, intelligence services providers, and defense manufacturers in the world by revenue and market capitalization. Raytheon Technologies (RTX) researches, develops, and manufactures advanced technology products in the aerospace and defense industry, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, cybersecurity, guided missiles, air defense systems, satellites, and drones.
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