Union Pacific Corporation PEG Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
PEG Ratio
3.21
PE Ratio (TTM)
21.60
EPS (TTM)
$12.16
Sector
Industrials
How It's Calculated
3.21 = 21.60 ÷ Growth Rate
What This Means
Union Pacific Corporation's PEG ratio of 3.21 is above 2, suggesting the stock may be overvalued relative to its growth rate. Investors are paying a premium for each unit of 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 PEG ratio adjusts the PE multiple for expected earnings growth, helping compare fast-growing and slow-growing names on a more equal footing. For Union Pacific Corporation, a PEG near 1 is often described as fairly valued relative to growth, though the growth estimate itself can change quickly with guidance revisions.
Sector Comparison
Among Industrials names on our S&P 100 coverage, Union Pacific Corporation's PEG ratio of 3.21 can be compared with peers such as CAT (2.08), GE (7.79), RTX (2.47). 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is UNP's PEG ratio?
PEG adjusts PE for expected earnings growth: PEG ≈ PE ÷ earnings growth rate. Union Pacific Corporation's PEG of 3.21 is a shorthand for growth-at-a-reasonable-price comparisons.
Does PEG suggest growth at a reasonable price?
PEG above 1.5 (3.21) may mean the market prices in high growth — or that growth estimates lag reality.
What are limitations of PEG for UNP?
PEG depends on a single growth estimate, ignores balance sheet risk, and can mislead when earnings are volatile. Use it with PE, margins, and Industrials peers — not as a standalone verdict.
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