Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) — Stock Score Summary

Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 71/100 based on Quality (60/100), Value (34/100), and Momentum (59/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Union Pacific is the premier US railroad with an un-copyable network connecting the US to Mexico's booming nearshored manufacturing hubs. It possesses immense pricing power, high ROIC, and a massive moat, capturing structural volume growth from the shift away from transcontinental shipping.

Union Pacific is one of the two major Class I freight railroads in the Western United States, operating over 32,000 miles of track to transport diverse commodities. It holds a duopoly with BNSF in its primary operating region, benefiting from high barriers to entry, significant network scale, and an indispensable role in the U.S. supply chain. The company is a critical infrastructure provider and a key player in the North American freight transportation network.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$263.90
Market Cap$158.5B
P/E (TTM)21.74
P/E (Forward)19.28
Price/Book8.48
Return on Equity40.7%
Return on Invested Capital16.2%
Debt/Equity162.25
Gross Margin56.5%
Operating Margin40.4%
Revenue Growth3.2%
Dividend Yield2.1%
Free Cash Flow$4.0B

Union Pacific Corporation operates in the Railroads industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Union Pacific Corporation’s (UNP) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) is 71/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (60), Value (34), and Momentum (59) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Union Pacific Corporation have an economic moat?
Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) has a Quality factor score of 60/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Union Pacific Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 71/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Union Pacific Corporation in?
Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Railroads industry (United States).
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