UNION PACIFIC CORP (UNP.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

FRA:UNP • US9078181081

225.25 EUR
+1.3 (+0.58%)
Last: Feb 26, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, UNP scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. UNP was compared to 13 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. UNP has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. UNP has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year UNP was profitable.
  • UNP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years UNP has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years UNP had a positive operating cash flow.
UNP.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFUNP.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.24%, UNP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 38.65%, UNP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • UNP has a better Return On Invested Capital (11.77%) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UNP is above the industry average of 9.06%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (11.70%) for UNP is below the current ROIC(11.77%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.24%
ROE 38.65%
ROIC 11.77%
ROA(3y)9.9%
ROA(5y)10.13%
ROE(3y)40.58%
ROE(5y)45.07%
ROIC(3y)11.7%
ROIC(5y)12.08%
UNP.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICUNP.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

  • UNP has a better Profit Margin (29.12%) than 92.31% of its industry peers.
  • UNP's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 40.17%, UNP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • UNP's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • UNP has a better Gross Margin (79.53%) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
  • UNP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 40.17%
PM (TTM) 29.12%
GM 79.53%
OM growth 3Y0.25%
OM growth 5Y0.03%
PM growth 3Y1.16%
PM growth 5Y1.24%
GM growth 3Y1.37%
GM growth 5Y-0.95%
UNP.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsUNP.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • UNP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for UNP has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • UNP has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, UNP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
UNP.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingUNP.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M
UNP.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsUNP.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

  • The Debt to FCF ratio of UNP is 5.79, which is a neutral value as it means it would take UNP, 5.79 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.79, UNP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • UNP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.64. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.64, UNP is doing worse than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.64
Debt/FCF 5.79
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC10.11%
UNP.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFUNP.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.91 indicates that UNP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • UNP's Current ratio of 0.91 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UNP outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
  • UNP has a Quick Ratio of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that UNP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • UNP has a Quick ratio (0.91) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.91
Quick Ratio 0.91
UNP.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesUNP.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • UNP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.76%.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, UNP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.34% on average per year.
  • UNP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.07%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.64% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.76%
EPS 3Y0.9%
EPS 5Y7.34%
EPS Q2Q%-3.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.49%
Revenue growth 5Y4.64%
Sales Q2Q%-0.59%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, UNP will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 12.41% on average per year.
  • UNP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.75% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.86%
EPS Next 2Y8.31%
EPS Next 3Y8.74%
EPS Next 5Y12.41%
Revenue Next Year3.07%
Revenue Next 2Y4.03%
Revenue Next 3Y4.08%
Revenue Next 5Y10.75%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
UNP.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesUNP.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B 40B
UNP.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesUNP.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 22.80 indicates a rather expensive valuation of UNP.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of UNP is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • UNP is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.14, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of UNP.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UNP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UNP is cheaper than 61.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • UNP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.8
Fwd PE 21.14
UNP.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsUNP.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, UNP is valued a bit cheaper than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of UNP is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.72
EV/EBITDA 15.31
UNP.DE Per share dataUNP.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates UNP does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The excellent profitability rating of UNP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.9
PEG (5Y)3.11
EPS Next 2Y8.31%
EPS Next 3Y8.74%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • UNP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.11%.
  • UNP's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.12.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, UNP has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.11%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of UNP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.01%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.01%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
UNP.DE Yearly Dividends per shareUNP.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 45.33% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UNP. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of UNP is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP45.33%
EPS Next 2Y8.31%
EPS Next 3Y8.74%
UNP.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendUNP.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
UNP.DE Dividend Payout.UNP.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.UNP.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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UNION PACIFIC CORP

FRA:UNP (2/26/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

225.25

+1.3 (+0.58%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)01-27
Earnings (Next)04-22
Inst Owners86.93%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap133.66B
Revenue(TTM)24.51B
Net Income(TTM)7.14B
Analysts78.06
Price Target225.12 (-0.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.11%
Yearly Dividend4.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.01%
DP45.33%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.26%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.36%
Max EPS beat(2)1.88%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.2%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.76%
Max EPS beat(4)3.06%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.27%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)0.84%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)0.61%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.01%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.9%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.01%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.35%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.37%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.9%
PT rev (1m)-0.93%
PT rev (3m)3.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.28%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.8
Fwd PE 21.14
P/S 6.44
P/FCF 28.72
P/OCF 17
P/B 8.55
P/tB 8.55
EV/EBITDA 15.31
EPS(TTM)9.88
EY4.39%
EPS(NY)10.65
Fwd EY4.73%
FCF(TTM)7.84
FCFY3.48%
OCF(TTM)13.25
OCFY5.88%
SpS34.96
BVpS26.34
TBVpS26.34
PEG (NY)2.9
PEG (5Y)3.11
Graham Number76.52
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 10.24%
ROE 38.65%
ROCE 15.22%
ROIC 11.77%
ROICexc 12%
ROICexgc 12%
OM 40.17%
PM (TTM) 29.12%
GM 79.53%
FCFM 22.44%
ROA(3y)9.9%
ROA(5y)10.13%
ROE(3y)40.58%
ROE(5y)45.07%
ROIC(3y)11.7%
ROIC(5y)12.08%
ROICexc(3y)11.91%
ROICexc(5y)12.29%
ROICexgc(3y)11.91%
ROICexgc(5y)12.29%
ROCE(3y)15.14%
ROCE(5y)15.62%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.66%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.24%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y2.24%
OM growth 3Y0.25%
OM growth 5Y0.03%
PM growth 3Y1.16%
PM growth 5Y1.24%
GM growth 3Y1.37%
GM growth 5Y-0.95%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.35
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.64
Debt/FCF 5.79
Debt/EBITDA 2.46
Cap/Depr 153.79%
Cap/Sales 15.47%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 75.46%
Profit Quality 77.04%
Current Ratio 0.91
Quick Ratio 0.91
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score8
WACC10.11%
ROIC/WACC1.16
Cap/Depr(3y)151.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)149.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)14.53%
Profit Quality(3y)79.74%
Profit Quality(5y)82.95%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.76%
EPS 3Y0.9%
EPS 5Y7.34%
EPS Q2Q%-3.38%
EPS Next Y7.86%
EPS Next 2Y8.31%
EPS Next 3Y8.74%
EPS Next 5Y12.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.07%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.49%
Revenue growth 5Y4.64%
Sales Q2Q%-0.59%
Revenue Next Year3.07%
Revenue Next 2Y4.03%
Revenue Next 3Y4.08%
Revenue Next 5Y10.75%
EBIT growth 1Y1.37%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.24%
EBIT growth 5Y4.68%
EBIT Next Year32.52%
EBIT Next 3Y23.92%
EBIT Next 5Y17.65%
FCF growth 1Y-6.7%
FCF growth 3Y-1.43%
FCF growth 5Y-0.41%
OCF growth 1Y-0.6%
OCF growth 3Y-0.26%
OCF growth 5Y1.7%

UNION PACIFIC CORP / UNP.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of UNION PACIFIC CORP (UNP.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to UNP.DE.


What is the valuation status of UNION PACIFIC CORP (UNP.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to UNION PACIFIC CORP (UNP.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for UNION PACIFIC CORP?

UNION PACIFIC CORP (UNP.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


How financially healthy is UNION PACIFIC CORP?

The financial health rating of UNION PACIFIC CORP (UNP.DE) is 3 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of UNION PACIFIC CORP (UNP.DE) stock?

The dividend rating of UNION PACIFIC CORP (UNP.DE) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 45.33%.