Canadian National Railway Co. vs Ralph Lauren Corp — how do they compare? Canadian National Railway Co. trades at $126.3 (market cap $76.28B), while Ralph Lauren Corp trades at $397.75 (market cap $23.70B). The key difference: Canadian National Railway Co. is far larger — about 3.2× Ralph Lauren Corp's market cap, and Canadian National Railway Co. pays the higher dividend (2.06%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| CNI | RL | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $76.28B | $23.70B |
Sector | Industrials | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $130.58 | $414.25 |
52-Week Low | $90.91 | $285.35 |
Enterprise Value | $92.31B | $24.76B |
Dividend Yield | 2.06% | 0.94% |
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Canadian National's railway spans Canada from coast to coast and extends through Chicago to the Gulf of Mexico. In 2019, CN delivered almost 6 million carloads over its 19,600 miles of track. CN generated roughly CAD 14 billion in total revenue by hauling intermodal containers (25% of consolidated revenue), petroleum and chemicals (21%), grain and fertilizers (16%), forest products (12%), metals and mining (11%), automotive shipments (6%), and coal (4%). Other items constitute the remaining revenue.
Read more on CNI →Founded by designer Ralph Lauren in 1967, Ralph Lauren Corp. designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle products in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its products include apparel, footwear, eyewear, jewelry, leather goods, home products, and fragrances. The company's brands include Ralph Lauren Collection, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lauren Ralph Lauren, and Double RL. Distribution channels for Ralph Lauren include wholesale (including department stores and specialty stores), retail (including company-owned retail stores and e-commerce), and licensing.
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