Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd (CP)vsValmont Industries Inc (VMI)
CP
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd
$79.24
-0.28%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $70.26B
VMI
Valmont Industries Inc
$406.39
+0.59%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $7.94B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd generates 267% more annual revenue ($15.08B vs $4.10B). CP leads profitability with a 27.5% profit margin vs 8.5%. VMI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.55. VMI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
CP
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
VMI
Buy63
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
+39.1%
Fair Value
$785.30
Current Price
$406.39
$378.91 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
Earnings expanding 135.3% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.3% revenue growth
Earnings declined 7.4%
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.1% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
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 : VMI
The strongest argument for VMI centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : CP
The primary concerns for CP are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : VMI
The primary concerns for VMI are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
VMI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — 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
VMI scores higher overall (63/100 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.
Valmont Industries Inc
INDUSTRIALS · CONGLOMERATES · USA
Valmont Industries, Inc. produces and sells metal products manufactured in the United States, Australia, Denmark, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
Visit Website →Compare with Other RAILROADS Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?