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Union Pacific Corporation · Industrials · United States · $155.0B · Avg Vol: $21K/d

71
StockRank
Q
63
V
33
M
63
P/E (TTM)
22.2x
ROE
40.7%
D/E
1.6x
Dividend %
2.3%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Union Pacific operates an irreplaceable duopoly rail network across the western US, positioned perfectly at the intersection of two major macro trends. It is the premier beneficiary of US-Mexico nearshoring via its dominant gateway access (Laredo), while its 4x fuel-efficiency advantage over trucking provides massive operating leverage and pricing power as geopolitical tensions keep energy prices structurally high.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Union Pacific Corporation operates one of the largest railroad franchises in North America, linking 23 states in the western two-thirds of the United States. Its competitive moat is exceptionally strong, characterized by high barriers to entry, irreplaceable right-of-way infrastructure, and superior fuel efficiency over long-haul trucking. The company operates as a duopoly in the western US freight rail market.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue28.9B28.0B28.2B28.5B-0.5%
EPS13.0612.1612.8913.942.2%
Shares1.1B1.1B1.1B1.1B+0.0%
Debt40.6B39.7B37.7B38.1B-2.1%
Equity14.1B17.2B19.6B21.5B14.9%
Op CF10.9B9.7B10.9B10.8B-0.3%
Inv CF-4.0B-4.3B-3.9B-4.4B
Fin CF-6.8B-5.4B-7.0B-6.1B
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PRICE (1Y)+5.8%
244253263272281Apr 10May 29Jun 18
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$263.56
RSI (14)
54.0
52W High
$279.50
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
63
ROIC
16.2%82.8
ROE
40.7%97.2
GP/Assets
17.2%52.9
Op. Margin
40.4%98.0
FCF/Assets
5.0%65.9
Piotroski
888.1
Int. Cover
8.0x48.3
D/E Ratio
1.62x9.3
Current Ratio
0.92x9.7
Value
33
P/E (TTM)
22.2x46.7
EV/EBITDA
15.8x33.2
P/FCF
33.1x28.3
P/B
10.1x7.3
P/S
6.6x11.7
Div Yield
2.3%57.2
Momentum
63
52W High %
94%85.3
RS 6M
9%74.8
SMA 50/200
1.09x65.8
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
N/A
Q Growth
5%45.0

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$155.0B
P/E (Forward)
Gross Margin
56.5%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of UNP.DE are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
UNP.DEUnion Pacific Corporation(you)$155.0B71BUY
CNR.TOCanadian National Railway Company$72.0B71BUY
CSXCSX Corporation$85.1B60HOLD
WABWestinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation$44.3B65HOLD
CP.TOCanadian Pacific Kansas City Limited$80.3B49HOLD
601816.SSBeijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway Co., Ltd.$36.3B64HOLD
601766.SSCRRC Corporation Limited$24.5B68BUY
0066.HKMTR Corporation Limited$25.0B65HOLD
NSCNorfolk Southern Corporation$69.1B44HOLD
9022.TCentral Japan Railway Company$21.8B60HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 8.5% · P/E 20.4x · Gross margin 25.1%

Union Pacific Corporation (UNP.DE) — Stock Score Summary

Union Pacific Corporation (UNP.DE) has a MoatMap StockRank of 71/100 based on Quality (63/100), Value (33/100), and Momentum (63/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Union Pacific operates an irreplaceable duopoly rail network across the western US, positioned perfectly at the intersection of two major macro trends. It is the premier beneficiary of US-Mexico nearshoring via its dominant gateway access (Laredo), while its 4x fuel-efficiency advantage over trucking provides massive operating leverage and pricing power as geopolitical tensions keep energy prices structurally high.

Union Pacific Corporation operates one of the largest railroad franchises in North America, linking 23 states in the western two-thirds of the United States. Its competitive moat is exceptionally strong, characterized by high barriers to entry, irreplaceable right-of-way infrastructure, and superior fuel efficiency over long-haul trucking. The company operates as a duopoly in the western US freight rail market.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$263.56
Market Cap$155.0B
P/E (TTM)22.23
Price/Book10.14
Return on Equity40.7%
Return on Invested Capital16.2%
Debt/Equity162.25
Gross Margin56.5%
Operating Margin40.4%
Revenue Growth3.2%
Dividend Yield2.3%
Free Cash Flow$4.7B

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.DE) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Union Pacific Corporation (UNP.DE) is 71/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (63), Value (33), and Momentum (63) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Union Pacific Corporation have an economic moat?
Union Pacific Corporation (UNP.DE) has a Quality factor score of 63/100. 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.DE) 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.DE) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Railroads industry (United States).