Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP)vsUniversal Corporation (UVV)
CP
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd
$79.24
-0.28%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $70.26B
UVV
Universal Corporation
$51.95
+1.11%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd generates 405% more annual revenue ($15.08B vs $2.99B). CP leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 3.7%. CP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.22. UVV earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
CP
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
UVV
Buy61
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
+74.6%
Fair Value
$207.79
Current Price
$51.95
$155.84 discount
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
Earnings expanding 32.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.3% revenue growth
Earnings declined 7.4%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
3.7% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : UVV
The strongest argument for UVV centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CP
The primary concerns for CP are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : UVV
The primary concerns for UVV are Market Cap, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.17 — expect wider price swings.
UVV is growing revenue faster at 6.1% — 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
UVV scores higher overall (61/100 vs 56/100). 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.
Universal Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
Universal Corporation processes and supplies leaf tobacco and plant ingredients worldwide. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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