UNPNEUTRAL

Gross Margin

45.4%

Updated 248h ago

Sector Performance

51th percentile

UNP

45.4%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

With a current Gross Margin of 45.4%, this company keeps 45.4 cents of every dollar in revenue after paying for direct production costs — a core measure of profitability on its products.

That figure sits slightly above the sector median of 44.4% and places the company at the 52nd percentile among sector peers, meaning it performs marginally better than about half of its competitors. However, the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and the trend over the last eight quarters are all listed as N/A, so there is no data available to assess whether margins are improving or deteriorating. Without any trend information, the level alone provides a point-in-time snapshot but offers little insight into momentum or stability. This combination — a near-median level with no trend — implies neither a clear opportunity nor a distinct risk; the absence of directional data limits the confidence any investor can place in the metric. Therefore, the gross margin figure neither supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as it is consistent with a view that the stock offers no strong reason to be either bullish or bearish based on this single metric.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about UNP?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

Who are UNP's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: WHR (12.7%), JBHT (12.6%), DVN (12.1%), F (11.9%), GM (11.5%).

The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

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UNP

45.4%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

How UNP's Gross Margin compares to sector peers.

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