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- Statement of Comprehensive Income
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Analysis of Short-term (Operating) Activity Ratios
- Analysis of Long-term (Investment) Activity Ratios
- Enterprise Value (EV)
- Enterprise Value to FCFF (EV/FCFF)
- Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)
- Present Value of Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
- Selected Financial Data since 2005
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2005
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Calculation
Union Pacific Corp., P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Net income1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
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| Feb 24, 2006 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Union Pacific Corp. Annual Report.
- Share Price Trends
- The share price demonstrates an overall upward trajectory from 22.12 USD in early 2006, peaking at 242.39 USD in early 2022. There are notable fluctuations, such as a decline in 2016 to 75.03 USD from a previous high of 121.81 USD in 2015, followed by recovery and substantial growth. After the peak in 2022, the price falls to 205.50 USD in 2023 but rebounds to 249.45 USD in early 2024 before a slight decrease to 242.08 USD in 2025. This pattern indicates periods of volatility within an overarching positive growth trend over twenty years.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) Trends
- EPS has generally increased from 0.96 USD in 2006 to 11.17 USD in 2025, reflecting steady improvement in profitability. A significant outlier is the sharp spike to 13.75 USD in 2018, which is substantially higher than surrounding years, suggesting an exceptional gain or event. After this peak, EPS dips somewhat but remains elevated compared to earlier years. The consistent upward trend in EPS reveals strengthening earnings capacity over the period.
- Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio Analysis
- The P/E ratio fluctuates considerably, reflecting changing market valuations relative to earnings. It starts at 23.08 in 2006, decreases to a low of 9.26 in 2018 coinciding with the EPS spike, indicating that the share price did not increase proportionately to earnings during that year, possibly signaling undervaluation or market skepticism. Post-2018, the P/E ratio rises, reaching a high of 25.57 in 2021, which suggests greater market optimism or elevated share pricing relative to earnings. The ratio then decreases again through 2023 and 2024. These movements highlight shifts in investor sentiment and market assessments of growth prospects.
- Summary Insights
- Overall, the data shows that the company experienced substantial growth in share price and earnings per share over the twenty-year period, despite episodes of volatility and market revaluation. The EPS growth supports the rise in share price, but fluctuations in the P/E ratio indicate changing market perceptions of the company's value relative to its earnings. The significant EPS spike in 2018 appears to have temporarily adjusted valuation metrics. The combined trends suggest a company with a generally positive financial performance and market presence, subject to cyclical and external factors influencing valuation multiples.
Comparison to Competitors
Union Pacific Corp., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Union Pacific Corp. | FedEx Corp. | Uber Technologies Inc. | United Airlines Holdings Inc. | United Parcel Service Inc. | |
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| Feb 7, 2025 | |||||
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| Feb 24, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Transportation)
Union Pacific Corp., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (transportation)
| Union Pacific Corp. | Transportation | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2025 | ||
| Feb 9, 2024 | ||
| Feb 10, 2023 | ||
| Feb 4, 2022 | ||
| Feb 5, 2021 | ||
| Feb 7, 2020 | ||
| Feb 8, 2019 | ||
| Feb 9, 2018 | ||
| Feb 3, 2017 | ||
| Feb 5, 2016 | ||
| Feb 6, 2015 | ||
| Feb 7, 2014 | ||
| Feb 8, 2013 | ||
| Feb 3, 2012 | ||
| Feb 4, 2011 | ||
| Feb 5, 2010 | ||
| Feb 6, 2009 | ||
| Feb 28, 2008 | ||
| Feb 23, 2007 | ||
| Feb 24, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Industrials)
Union Pacific Corp., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (industrials)
| Union Pacific Corp. | Industrials | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2025 | ||
| Feb 9, 2024 | ||
| Feb 10, 2023 | ||
| Feb 4, 2022 | ||
| Feb 5, 2021 | ||
| Feb 7, 2020 | ||
| Feb 8, 2019 | ||
| Feb 9, 2018 | ||
| Feb 3, 2017 | ||
| Feb 5, 2016 | ||
| Feb 6, 2015 | ||
| Feb 7, 2014 | ||
| Feb 8, 2013 | ||
| Feb 3, 2012 | ||
| Feb 4, 2011 | ||
| Feb 5, 2010 | ||
| Feb 6, 2009 | ||
| Feb 28, 2008 | ||
| Feb 23, 2007 | ||
| Feb 24, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).