Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CP)vsWilliams Companies Inc (WMB)
CP
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
$86.04
+0.96%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $75.65B
WMB
Williams Companies Inc
$71.96
-1.36%
ENERGY · Cap: $89.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited generates 24% more annual revenue ($14.98B vs $12.11B). CP leads profitability with a 27.2% profit margin vs 23.1%. CP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.22. WMB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
CP
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
WMB
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+61.4%
Fair Value
$217.19
Current Price
$86.04
$131.15 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WMB.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Strong operational efficiency at 37.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 27 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 33.6%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 23 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 25.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Revenue declined 2.5%
Earnings declined 3.1%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 27.2% and operating margin at 37.6%.
Bull Case : WMB
The strongest argument for WMB centers on Operating Margin, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.1% and operating margin at 33.6%.
Bear Case : CP
The primary concerns for CP are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : WMB
The primary concerns for WMB are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CP profiles as a declining stock while WMB is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
CP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
WMB is growing revenue faster at 9.0% — sustainability is the question.
CP generates stronger free cash flow (307M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WMB scores higher overall (65/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 23.1% margins. CP offers better value entry with a 61.4% margin of safety. 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 Kansas City Limited
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.
Williams Companies Inc
ENERGY · OIL & GAS MIDSTREAM · USA
The Williams Companies, Inc., is an American energy company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Its core business is natural gas processing and transportation, with additional petroleum and electricity generation assets.
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