Union Pacific UNP
Union Pacific is one of the largest freight railroad networks in the United States, transporting raw materials, industrial products, and consumer goods across its 32,000-mile network. Union Pacific shows solid financial health with an operating margin of 40.98% and an ROE of 39.70%, although its valuation (P/E 22.17) and debt (ND/EBITDA 2.26) require monitoring in a rising rate environment.
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Union Pacific is one of the largest freight railroad networks in the United States, transporting raw materials, industrial products, and consumer goods across its 32,000-mile network. Union Pacific shows solid financial health with an operating margin of 40.98% and an ROE of 39.70%, although its valuation (P/E 22.17) and debt (ND/EBITDA 2.26) require monitoring in a rising rate environment.
Score by category
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Financial health | 5.9 |
| Quality / Moat | 8.0 |
| Valuation | 4.8 |
| Growth | 6.2 |
| Dividend | 6.9 |
| Momentum | 7.1 |
| Risk & Context | 6.0 |
OVERALL SCORE: 6.4/10
Context and risks
The rise in crude oil and tensions in the Middle East increase UNP's fuel costs, a relevant input for its 40.98% operating margin. However, its pricing power and 32,000-mile network partially mitigate the impact.
News considered in the analysis
- 3 Railroad Stocks With Pricing Power and Growing Dividends for Income Investors — Listículo genérico sin información nueva sobre UNP.
- Union Pacific (UNP) Stock Looks Fairly Priced Following Its 52% Five Year Return — Opinión de valoración sin datos concretos que no estén ya en el precio.
- China agrees to buy 10 million tons of U.S. coal in 2027 and 2028 — Acuerdo comercial que podría incrementar el volumen de carbón transportado por UNP, aunque el impacto en beneficios es moderado y depende de la ejecución.
- 3 Dividend-Paying Stocks From the Railroad Industry You May Count On — Listículo promocional sin información nueva.
- 4 Dividend Stocks Built Around America’s Irreplaceable Freight Network — Artículo genérico sobre dividendos sin catalizadores específicos para UNP.
Verdict: Hold; the quality of the moat and profitability are high, but the valuation does not offer a sufficient margin of safety.
Main risk: Financial leverage (Debt/Equity 150.77) combined with rising interest rates could increase financing costs and compress margins if the economic cycle weakens.
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