UNION PACIFIC CORP (UNP.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:UNP • US9078181081
223.35 EUR
-1.35 (-0.6%)
Last: Feb 23, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overall UNP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated UNP against 13 industry peers in the Ground Transportation industry. UNP scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. UNP is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- UNP had positive earnings in the past year.
- UNP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years UNP has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years UNP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- UNP has a Return On Assets of 10.24%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UNP outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
- UNP has a Return On Equity of 38.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UNP outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 11.77%, UNP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- UNP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.70%. This is above the industry average of 9.06%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (11.77%) for UNP is above the 3 year average (11.70%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- UNP has a Profit Margin of 29.12%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UNP outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UNP has remained more or less at the same level.
- UNP has a Operating Margin of 40.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UNP outperforms 92.31% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UNP has remained more or less at the same level.
- UNP has a better Gross Margin (79.53%) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UNP has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UNP is still 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.
- UNP has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- UNP has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.79. This is a neutral value as UNP would need 5.79 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- UNP has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.79) than 76.92% of its industry peers.
- UNP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.64. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- UNP has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.64) than 61.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.64 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC1.16
WACC10.18%
2.3 Liquidity
- UNP has a Current 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 Current ratio of 0.91. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UNP outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that UNP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- UNP has a Quick ratio of 0.91. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: UNP outperforms 46.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
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%.
- UNP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.34% yearly.
- UNP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.07%.
- Measured over the past years, UNP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.64% on average per year.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.41% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.75% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- UNP is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.56.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of UNP is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.64. UNP is around the same levels.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.91 indicates a rather expensive valuation of UNP.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UNP is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UNP to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.75), we can say UNP is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- UNP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- UNP's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.17 |
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.
- UNP has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.87
PEG (5Y)3.07
EPS Next 2Y8.31%
EPS Next 3Y8.74%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.11%, UNP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.12, UNP pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- UNP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of UNP grows each year by 7.01%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.01%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
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.
- UNP's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP45.33%
EPS Next 2Y8.31%
EPS Next 3Y8.74%
FRA:UNP (2/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
223.35
-1.35 (-0.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryGround Transportation
Earnings (Last)01-27 2026-01-27/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-22 2026-04-22/bmo
Inst Owners86.93%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap132.53B
Revenue(TTM)24.51B
Net Income(TTM)7.14B
Analysts78.06
Price Target225.12 (0.79%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.91 | ||
| P/S | 6.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.81 | ||
| P/B | 8.46 | ||
| P/tB | 8.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.17 |
EPS(TTM)9.9
EY4.43%
EPS(NY)10.68
Fwd EY4.78%
FCF(TTM)7.86
FCFY3.52%
OCF(TTM)13.29
OCFY5.95%
SpS35.05
BVpS26.41
TBVpS26.41
PEG (NY)2.87
PEG (5Y)3.07
Graham Number76.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC10.18%
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%.