Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)vsVale SA ADR (VALE)
CNI
Canadian National Railway Company
$111.64
+0.72%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $67.24B
VALE
Vale SA ADR
$16.63
+2.72%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $69.04B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Vale SA ADR generates 1143% more annual revenue ($214.86B vs $17.28B). CNI leads profitability with a 27.2% profit margin vs 7.3%. VALE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.33. VALE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
CNI
Buy62
out of 100
Grade: C+
VALE
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+8.7%
Fair Value
$116.41
Current Price
$111.64
$4.77 discount
Margin of Safety
+81.8%
Fair Value
$95.70
Current Price
$16.63
$79.07 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 38.4%
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 28.1%
Earnings expanding 22.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
1.1% earnings growth
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.5%
2.7% revenue growth
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% margin — thin
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 27.2% and operating margin at 38.4%.
Bull Case : VALE
The strongest argument for VALE centers on PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Price/Book. PEG of 0.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CNI
The primary concerns for CNI are EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : VALE
The primary concerns for VALE are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CNI profiles as a declining stock while VALE is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CNI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
VALE is growing revenue faster at 2.7% — sustainability is the question.
CNI generates stronger free cash flow (828M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VALE scores higher overall (67/100 vs 62/100). 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 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.
Visit Website →Vale SA ADR
BASIC MATERIALS · OTHER INDUSTRIAL METALS & MINING · USA
Vale SA produces and sells iron ore and iron ore pellets for use as raw material in steelmaking in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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