P/E Ratio
Updated 248h ago
Sector Performance
46th percentileUNP
23.3x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
Deep Analysis
The P/E ratio, or price-to-earnings ratio, compares a company’s stock price to its earnings per share — a higher ratio can mean investors expect faster future growth.
At 23.3x, UNP trades just below the sector median of 23.7x and sits at the 48th percentile among its peers, indicating valuation roughly in line with the typical sector firm. Year-over-year change is not available, but the ratio rose 10.2% quarter-over-quarter. The combination of an average valuation level with a recent upward move suggests potential risk if earnings fail to keep pace with the price increase, but no clear overvaluation signal. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the P/E offers neither a clear bargain nor an extreme premium relative to the sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about UNP?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
Who are UNP's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: VICI (9.1x), OMF (9.0x), JACK (8.5x), GIS (8.4x), FIS (8.4x).
The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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23.3x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
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