Analysis for UNP
$288.71
+2.28
(+0.80%)
- 📈 Growth — 22/30
- 💰 Profitability — 18/20
- 🏦 Financial Health — 16/20
- 💵 Valuation — 12/20
- ⚠️ Risk — 4/10
Overall Score: 74/100
Summary:
📈 Growth & Financial Trajectory
Over 8 quarters, revenue rose from about $6.091B in 2024 Q3 to $6.864B in 2026 Q2, a gain of ~12.7%. Net income grew from about $1.671B to $1.993B, roughly 19% higher, with quarterly oscillations but an uptrend overall.
💰 Margins & Cash Flow
Operating income hovered around $2.4–2.6B on revenues near $6.0–6.9B, implying margins near 40%. Operating cash flow remained robust, with quarterly net cash from operating activities typically around $2.0–$2.7B and investing activities often negative, reflecting ongoing capex.
🛡️ Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Total assets run about $68–71B, with liabilities around $50–58B and equity in the mid-teens to low twenties ($16–$21B). Long-term debt near $31B in mid-2025, with stable liquidity supported by strong operating cash flow.
⚠️ Key Drivers & Risks
- Drivers: Freight volumes and intermodal demand; pricing leverage with macro activity.
- Risks: Rail cyclicality and sensitivity to energy/freight demand; valuation sensitivity and regulatory risk.
📊 Key Financial Fundamentals
Valuation Multiples
Market Cap
$166.89B
P/E Ratio
22.77
Forward P/E
21.50
P/S Ratio
6.57
P/B Ratio
7.81
EV / EBITDA
15.42
Profitability & Returns
Gross Margin
78.25%
Operating Margin
40.03%
Net Margin
28.85%
ROE
38.65%
ROIC
14.63%
Financial Health & Liquidity
Current Ratio
0.99
Quick Ratio
0.82
Financial Scale & Cash Flow
Revenue
$25.41B
Net Income
$7.33B
FCF Yield
3.90%
Free Cash Flow
$6.50B
Total Debt To Equity
1.47