UNP Union Pacific PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Feb 21, 2025, the Union Pacific stock's PE ratio is 22.12. This results from the current EPS of $11.1 and stock price of $245.55. The current PE ratio is nearly equal to the average from the previous four quarters.
UNP PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Union Pacific has averaged 19.3 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 22.12 is 15% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, UNP's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2021 quarter at 28.4, when the stock price was $220.41 and the EPS was $7.76. The lowest value was in the Mar 2018 quarter, when it reached 9.75 with a price of $134.43 and an EPS of $13.79.
Union Pacific PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 74.07% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -50.96% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.54 | -12.45% | $228.04 | $11.1 |
| 2023 | 23.46 | 27.36% | $245.62 | $10.47 |
| 2022 | 18.42 | -27.02% | $207.07 | $11.24 |
| 2021 | 25.24 | -4.25% | $251.93 | $9.98 |
| 2020 | 26.36 | 22.6% | $208.22 | $7.9 |
| 2019 | 21.5 | 23.63% | $180.79 | $8.41 |
| 2018 | 17.39 | 74.07% | $138.23 | $7.95 |
| 2017 | 9.99 | -50.96% | $134.1 | $13.42 |
| 2016 | 20.37 | 43.55% | $103.68 | $5.09 |
| 2015 | 14.19 | -31.28% | $78.2 | $5.51 |
| 2014 | 20.65 | 16.53% | $119.13 | $5.77 |
| 2013 | 17.72 | 17.58% | $84 | $4.74 |
| 2012 | 15.07 | -3.58% | $62.86 | $4.17 |
| 2011 | 15.63 | -5.9% | $52.97 | $3.39 |
| 2010 | 16.61 | -2.24% | $46.33 | $2.79 |
Union Pacific PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 20.54 | -9.16% | $228.04 | $11.1 |
| Sep 2024 | 22.61 | 6.5% | $246.48 | $10.9 |
| Jun 2024 | 21.23 | -9.43% | $226.26 | $10.66 |
| Mar 2024 | 23.44 | -0.09% | $245.93 | $10.49 |
| Dec 2023 | 23.46 | 20.31% | $245.62 | $10.47 |
| Sep 2023 | 19.5 | 4.61% | $203.63 | $10.44 |
| Jun 2023 | 18.64 | 4.95% | $204.62 | $10.98 |
| Mar 2023 | 17.76 | -3.58% | $201.26 | $11.33 |
| Dec 2022 | 18.42 | 6.11% | $207.07 | $11.24 |
| Sep 2022 | 17.36 | -12.5% | $194.82 | $11.22 |
| Jun 2022 | 19.84 | -23.4% | $213.28 | $10.75 |
| Mar 2022 | 25.9 | 2.61% | $273.21 | $10.55 |
| Dec 2021 | 25.24 | 20.77% | $251.93 | $9.98 |
| Sep 2021 | 20.9 | -16.2% | $196.01 | $9.38 |
| Jun 2021 | 24.94 | -12.18% | $219.93 | $8.82 |
UNP average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of UNP is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
UNP PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks CSX and NSC, UNP's PE ratio stands higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CSX Csx Corp | 17.27 | $62.29B |
| NSC Norfolk Southern Corp | 21.4 | $56.1B |
| UNP Union Pacific Corp | 22.12 | $148.38B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Union Pacific's PE ratio?
UNP's price to earnings ratio is 22.12 as of Feb 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Union Pacific (UNP)?
The average PE ratio for UNP stock over the past 3 years is 20.73.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Union Pacific (UNP)?
The average PE ratio for UNP stock over the past 5 years is 21.85.
What is the highest PE ratio for UNP?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 28.4 in the Mar 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for UNP compare to its historical average?
UNP's price to earnings ratio is currently 15% above its 10-year historical average.
How is UNP's PE ratio calculated (Union Pacific PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Feb 21, 2025), Union Pacific's stock price is $245.55. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $11.1. Therefore, Union Pacific's P/E ratio for today is 22.12. PE RATIO(22.12) = STOCK PRICE($245.55) / TTM EPS($11.1)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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