Debt-to-Equity Ratio
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Sector Performance
81th percentileUNP
1.58x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.09x
Deep Analysis
With a Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 1.58x, the company uses $1.58 of debt for every $1 of shareholder equity, meaning it relies heavily on borrowing to fund operations.
This ratio sits well above the sector median of 0.74x, placing the company in the 78th percentile among peers—indicating higher financial leverage than most comparable firms. No trend data is available: the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and prior eight quarters are all marked as N/A, so there is no basis to assess whether leverage is increasing or decreasing. The combination of a high current leverage level with no directional trend suggests elevated financial risk compared to the sector, since the company is already more indebted than peers and the absence of trend information prevents any judgment on recent management of that risk. The overall NEUTRAL verdict is contradicted by this metric alone: a Debt-to-Equity Ratio far above the sector median typically signals a more bearish outlook, but the lack of trend leaves uncertainty that may be offset by other factors in the full analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Debt-to-Equity Ratio tell investors about UNP?
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
How is the Debt-to-Equity Ratio calculated?
Debt-to-Equity Ratio is calculated as: Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity.
Who are UNP's closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio?
The closest peers by Debt-to-Equity Ratio include: ETSY (-2.62x), MCK (-3.00x), TDG (-3.40x), VRSK (-3.81x), MAR (-4.04x).
The Formula
Total Debt / Shareholders' Equity
Why It Matters
Shows how much a company is financing its operations through debt vs shareholder funds. High D/E can amplify returns — and losses.
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1.58x
Sector Median
0.73x
Sector Avg
0.09x
How UNP's Debt-to-Equity Ratio compares to sector peers.
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