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

As of 2026-09-03 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

50 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 42
Quality 64
Growth 37
Balance sheet 37
Cash quality 48
Capital allocation 69
Momentum 65

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

2.74 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 2026-09-03

Quick answers

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

The composite reads 50/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-09-03: valuation 42, quality 64, growth 37, balance sheet 37, cash quality 48, capital allocation 69, momentum 65. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

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

2.74, which sits in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) as of 2026-09-03. 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 2026-09-03. 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 2026-09-03. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.