Union Pacific Corporation PE Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
21.60
Stock Price
$262.64
EPS (TTM)
$12.16
Forward PE
19.19
How It's Calculated
21.60 = $262.64 ÷ $12.16
What This Means
Union Pacific Corporation's PE ratio of 21.6 is in the moderate range, typical of established companies with steady earnings growth.
About Union Pacific Corporation
Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in Railroads. With a market capitalization of about $155.93B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $262.64, within a 52-week range of $210.84 to $279.70 (-6.1% from the high, +24.6% from the low). Beta of 0.99 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 29.2%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
The PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For Union Pacific Corporation, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Industrials names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Industrials names on our S&P 100 coverage, Union Pacific Corporation's PE ratio of 21.60 can be compared with peers such as CAT (43.66), GE (40.17), RTX (33.64). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Industrials stocks.
Key Takeaways
- UNP is grouped in the Industrials sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.99 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 29.2% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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PEG Ratio
3.21
Sector
Industrials
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does UNP's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for Union Pacific Corporation. A trailing PE of 21.60 means the market is pricing the stock at 21.60 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Industrials peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 21.60 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Industrials names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as UPS (17.26), GD (21.84), FDX (21.98) offer context. UNP's PE of 21.60 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes UNP metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of June 01, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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