Canadian National Railway Co (CNR.TO) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-09-22 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

53 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 38
Quality 69
Growth 41
Balance sheet 38
Cash quality 49
Capital allocation 74
Momentum 68

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

2.73 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

6/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.66 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-09-22

Quick answers

What is Canadian National Railway Co's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 53/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-22: valuation 38, quality 69, growth 41, balance sheet 38, cash quality 49, capital allocation 74, momentum 68. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Canadian National Railway Co's Altman Z-Score?

2.73, which sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) as of 2026-09-22. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Canadian National Railway Co's Piotroski F-Score?

6 of 9, as of 2026-09-22. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Canadian National Railway Co's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.66 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-09-22. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.

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