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The top 8 Railroads stocks to keep in your portfolio in December 2019

This post will break down 8 Railroads equities to hold on to in December 2019. I will concentrate on the following entities: Union Pacific Corporation, Trinity Industries, Westinghouse Air Brake Technolo, USD Partners LP, Genesee Wyoming, Kansas City Southern Preferred, L B Foster Company, and Canadian National Railway Compa
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This list of potential positions covers Railroads and Railways. Companies involved in manufacturing and maintenance of freight railroads and passenger trains as well as providing railroad services to public in USA. Please note, we provide buy hold or sell recommendation only in the context of selected investment horizon assuming investor has average attitude towards taking risk. Please also consider using Portfolio Positions Ratings and Equity Ratings tools to further calibrate your research.
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Union Pacific (UNP)

The company has Return on Asset of 0.0861 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $0.0861 of profit. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 0.4734 %, implying that it generated $0.4734 on every 100 dollars invested. Union Pacific's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Union Pacific manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. At this time, Union Pacific's Return On Tangible Assets are relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 04/18/2024, Return On Assets is likely to grow to 0.1, while Return On Capital Employed is likely to drop 0.08. At this time, Union Pacific's Non Current Liabilities Total is relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 04/18/2024, Non Current Liabilities Other is likely to grow to about 2.4 B, while Total Current Liabilities is likely to drop slightly above 3.4 B. This firm currently falls under 'Mega-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 142.73 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate Union Pacific's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by Union Pacific's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities. At this time, the company appears to be fairly valued. Union Pacific has a current Real Value of $238.81 per share. The regular price of the company is $229.81. Our model measures the value of Union Pacific from inspecting the company fundamentals such as Shares Outstanding of 610.1 M, return on equity of 0.47, and Operating Margin of 0.39 % as well as reviewing its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. In general, most investors recommend buying undervalued stocks and selling overvalued stocks since, at some point, asset prices and their ongoing real values will draw towards each other.

Trinity Industries (TRN)

The company has Return on Asset of 0.023 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $0.023 of profit. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 0.11 %, implying that it generated $0.11 on every 100 dollars invested. Trinity Industries' management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Trinity Industries manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. As of the 18th of April 2024, Return On Capital Employed is likely to grow to 0.1, while Return On Tangible Assets are likely to drop 0.01. At this time, Trinity Industries' Non Current Assets Total are very stable compared to the past year. As of the 18th of April 2024, Non Currrent Assets Other is likely to grow to about 411.7 M, while Total Assets are likely to drop about 4.5 B. The entity currently falls under 'Mid-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 2.14 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate Trinity Industries's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by Trinity Industries's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities.

Short Long Term Debt Total

6.04 Billion

At this time, Trinity Industries' Short and Long Term Debt Total is very stable compared to the past year.

Westinghouse Air Brake (WAB)

The company has Return on Asset of 0.044 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $0.044 of profit. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 0.0798 %, implying that it generated $0.0798 on every 100 dollars invested. Westinghouse Air's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Westinghouse Air manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. At present, Westinghouse Air's Return On Tangible Assets are projected to slightly decrease based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Return On Assets is expected to grow to 0.08, whereas Return On Capital Employed is forecasted to decline to 0.08. At present, Westinghouse Air's Total Assets are projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Non Current Assets Total is expected to grow to about 14.8 B, whereas Non Currrent Assets Other are forecasted to decline to about 116.2 M. The firm currently falls under 'Large-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 25.72 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate Westinghouse Air's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by Westinghouse Air's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities. At this time, the company appears to be fairly valued. Westinghouse Air Brake maintains a prevalent Real Value of $147.42 per share. The last-minute price of the company is $144.27. Our model calculates the value of Westinghouse Air Brake from examining the company fundamentals such as Profit Margin of 0.08 %, current valuation of 29.54 B, and Return On Asset of 0.044 as well as analyzing its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. In general, most investors encourage taking in undervalued securities and trading overvalued securities since, at some point, asset prices and their ongoing real values will grow together.

USD Partners LP (USDP)

The company has return on total asset (ROA) of 0.0422 % which means that it generated a profit of $0.0422 on every $100 spent on assets. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows a return on stockholder's equity (ROE) of 1.2647 %, meaning that it created $1.2647 on every $100 dollars invested by stockholders. USD Partners' management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well USD Partners manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. The entity currently falls under 'Micro-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 10.81 M. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate USD Partners's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by USD Partners's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities.

Genesee Wyoming (GWR)

The company has Return on Asset of 3.08 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $3.08 of profit. This is considered to be average in the sector. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 5.8 %, implying that it generated $5.8 on every 100 dollars invested. Genesee Wyoming's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Genesee Wyoming manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. The entity currently falls under 'Mid-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 6.38 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate Genesee Wyoming's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by Genesee Wyoming's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities.

LB Foster (FSTR)

The company has return on total asset (ROA) of 0.0186 % which means that it generated a profit of $0.0186 on every $100 spent on assets. This is way below average. LB Foster's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well LB Foster manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. At this time, LB Foster's Return On Capital Employed is relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 04/18/2024, Return On Equity is likely to grow to 0.01, while Return On Tangible Assets are likely to drop 0.01. At this time, LB Foster's Asset Turnover is relatively stable compared to the past year. The firm currently falls under 'Small-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 272.76 M. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate LB Foster's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by LB Foster's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities.

Short Long Term Debt Total

57.9 Million

At this time, LB Foster's Short and Long Term Debt Total is relatively stable compared to the past year.

Canadian National Railway (CNI)

The company has Return on Asset of 0.0856 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $0.0856 of profit. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 0.2711 %, implying that it generated $0.2711 on every 100 dollars invested. Canadian National's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Canadian National manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. The Canadian National's current Return On Equity is estimated to increase to 0.29, while Return On Tangible Assets are projected to decrease to 0.06. As of now, Canadian National's Intangible Assets are increasing as compared to previous years. The Canadian National's current Fixed Asset Turnover is estimated to increase to 0.46, while Total Assets are projected to decrease to under 30.5 B. The entity currently falls under 'Large-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 81.67 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate Canadian National's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by Canadian National's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities. At this time, the firm appears to be fairly valued. Canadian National Railway shows a prevailing Real Value of $124.99 per share. The current price of the firm is $127.16. Our model approximates the value of Canadian National Railway from analyzing the firm fundamentals such as Return On Equity of 0.27, profit margin of 0.33 %, and Current Valuation of 99.96 B as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. In general, most investors favor purchasing undervalued instruments and trading away overvalued instruments since, at some point, asset prices and their ongoing real values will blend.

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Union Pacific (UNP)

The company has Return on Asset of 0.0861 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $0.0861 of profit. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 0.4734 %, implying that it generated $0.4734 on every 100 dollars invested. Union Pacific's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Union Pacific manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. At this time, Union Pacific's Return On Tangible Assets are relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 04/18/2024, Return On Assets is likely to grow to 0.1, while Return On Capital Employed is likely to drop 0.08. At this time, Union Pacific's Non Current Liabilities Total is relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 04/18/2024, Non Current Liabilities Other is likely to grow to about 2.4 B, while Total Current Liabilities is likely to drop slightly above 3.4 B. This firm currently falls under 'Mega-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 142.73 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate Union Pacific's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by Union Pacific's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities. At this time, the company appears to be fairly valued. Union Pacific has a current Real Value of $238.81 per share. The regular price of the company is $229.81. Our model measures the value of Union Pacific from inspecting the company fundamentals such as Shares Outstanding of 610.1 M, return on equity of 0.47, and Operating Margin of 0.39 % as well as reviewing its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. In general, most investors recommend buying undervalued stocks and selling overvalued stocks since, at some point, asset prices and their ongoing real values will draw towards each other.

Trinity Industries (TRN)

The company has Return on Asset of 0.023 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $0.023 of profit. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 0.11 %, implying that it generated $0.11 on every 100 dollars invested. Trinity Industries' management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Trinity Industries manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. As of the 18th of April 2024, Return On Capital Employed is likely to grow to 0.1, while Return On Tangible Assets are likely to drop 0.01. At this time, Trinity Industries' Non Current Assets Total are very stable compared to the past year. As of the 18th of April 2024, Non Currrent Assets Other is likely to grow to about 411.7 M, while Total Assets are likely to drop about 4.5 B. The entity currently falls under 'Mid-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 2.14 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate Trinity Industries's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by Trinity Industries's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities.

Short Long Term Debt Total

6.04 Billion

At this time, Trinity Industries' Short and Long Term Debt Total is very stable compared to the past year.

Westinghouse Air Brake (WAB)

The company has Return on Asset of 0.044 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $0.044 of profit. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 0.0798 %, implying that it generated $0.0798 on every 100 dollars invested. Westinghouse Air's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Westinghouse Air manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. At present, Westinghouse Air's Return On Tangible Assets are projected to slightly decrease based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Return On Assets is expected to grow to 0.08, whereas Return On Capital Employed is forecasted to decline to 0.08. At present, Westinghouse Air's Total Assets are projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Non Current Assets Total is expected to grow to about 14.8 B, whereas Non Currrent Assets Other are forecasted to decline to about 116.2 M. The firm currently falls under 'Large-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 25.72 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate Westinghouse Air's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by Westinghouse Air's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities. At this time, the company appears to be fairly valued. Westinghouse Air Brake maintains a prevalent Real Value of $147.42 per share. The last-minute price of the company is $144.27. Our model calculates the value of Westinghouse Air Brake from examining the company fundamentals such as Profit Margin of 0.08 %, current valuation of 29.54 B, and Return On Asset of 0.044 as well as analyzing its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. In general, most investors encourage taking in undervalued securities and trading overvalued securities since, at some point, asset prices and their ongoing real values will grow together.

USD Partners LP (USDP)

The company has return on total asset (ROA) of 0.0422 % which means that it generated a profit of $0.0422 on every $100 spent on assets. This is way below average. Similarly, it shows a return on stockholder's equity (ROE) of 1.2647 %, meaning that it created $1.2647 on every $100 dollars invested by stockholders. USD Partners' management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well USD Partners manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. The entity currently falls under 'Micro-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 10.81 M. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate USD Partners's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by USD Partners's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities.

Genesee Wyoming (GWR)

The company has Return on Asset of 3.08 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $3.08 of profit. This is considered to be average in the sector. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 5.8 %, implying that it generated $5.8 on every 100 dollars invested. Genesee Wyoming's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Genesee Wyoming manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. The entity currently falls under 'Mid-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 6.38 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate Genesee Wyoming's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by Genesee Wyoming's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities.

LB Foster (FSTR)

The company has return on total asset (ROA) of 0.0186 % which means that it generated a profit of $0.0186 on every $100 spent on assets. This is way below average. LB Foster's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well LB Foster manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. At this time, LB Foster's Return On Capital Employed is relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 04/18/2024, Return On Equity is likely to grow to 0.01, while Return On Tangible Assets are likely to drop 0.01. At this time, LB Foster's Asset Turnover is relatively stable compared to the past year. The firm currently falls under 'Small-Cap' category with a current market capitalization of 272.76 M. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate LB Foster's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by LB Foster's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities.

Short Long Term Debt Total

57.9 Million

At this time, LB Foster's Short and Long Term Debt Total is relatively stable compared to the past year.

Canadian National Railway (CNI)

The company has Return on Asset of 0.0856 % which means that on every $100 spent on assets, it made $0.0856 of profit. This is way below average. In the same way, it shows a return on shareholders' equity (ROE) of 0.2711 %, implying that it generated $0.2711 on every 100 dollars invested. Canadian National's management efficiency ratios could be used to measure how well Canadian National manages its routine affairs as well as how well it operates its assets and liabilities. The Canadian National's current Return On Equity is estimated to increase to 0.29, while Return On Tangible Assets are projected to decrease to 0.06. As of now, Canadian National's Intangible Assets are increasing as compared to previous years. The Canadian National's current Fixed Asset Turnover is estimated to increase to 0.46, while Total Assets are projected to decrease to under 30.5 B. The entity currently falls under 'Large-Cap' category with a total capitalization of 81.67 B. Market capitalization usually refers to the total value of a company's stock within the entire market. To calculate Canadian National's market, we take the total number of its shares issued and multiply it by Canadian National's current market price. To manage market risk and economic uncertainty, many investors today build portfolios that are diversified across equities with different market capitalizations. However, as a general rule, conservative investors tend to hold large-cap stocks, and those looking for more risk prefer small-cap and mid-cap equities. At this time, the firm appears to be fairly valued. Canadian National Railway shows a prevailing Real Value of $124.99 per share. The current price of the firm is $127.16. Our model approximates the value of Canadian National Railway from analyzing the firm fundamentals such as Return On Equity of 0.27, profit margin of 0.33 %, and Current Valuation of 99.96 B as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. In general, most investors favor purchasing undervalued instruments and trading away overvalued instruments since, at some point, asset prices and their ongoing real values will blend.

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