Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP)vsGreenbrier Companies Inc (GBX)
CP
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd
$79.24
-0.28%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $70.26B
GBX
Greenbrier Companies Inc
$52.49
+0.61%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $1.57B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd generates 391% more annual revenue ($15.08B vs $3.07B). CP leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 6.0%. GBX appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.58. CP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
CP
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
GBX
Buy55
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
-40.2%
Fair Value
$39.24
Current Price
$52.49
$13.25 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.3% revenue growth
Earnings declined 7.4%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.0% margin — thin
Revenue declined 19.4%
Earnings declined 33.7%
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 : GBX
The strongest argument for GBX centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.58 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 : GBX
The primary concerns for GBX are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GBX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.62 — expect wider price swings.
CP is growing revenue faster at 1.3% — 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 55/100), 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.
Greenbrier Companies Inc
INDUSTRIALS · RAILROADS · USA
The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets rail freight car equipment in North America, Europe and South America. The company is headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
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