UNP Union Pacific PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the Union Pacific stock's PE ratio is 20.76. This results from the current EPS of $10.9 and stock price of $226.32. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 8% from the past four quarters average of 22.7.
UNP PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Union Pacific has averaged 19.3 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 20.76 is 8% 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 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23.46 | 27.36% |
| 2022 | 18.42 | -27.02% |
| 2021 | 25.24 | -4.25% |
| 2020 | 26.36 | 22.6% |
| 2019 | 21.5 | 23.63% |
| 2018 | 17.39 | 74.07% |
| 2017 | 9.99 | -50.96% |
| 2016 | 20.37 | 43.55% |
| 2015 | 14.19 | -31.28% |
| 2014 | 20.65 | 16.53% |
UNP average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of UNP is greater than its 10-year historical average, but it is below the 3 and 5-year averages.
UNP PE vs peers
Compared to its peer NSC, UNP's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than CSX's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CSX Csx Corp | 17.03 | $61.42B |
| UNP Union Pacific Corp | 20.76 | $137.21B |
| NSC Norfolk Southern Corp | 21.92 | $52.97B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Union Pacific's PE ratio?
UNP's price to earnings ratio is 20.76 as of Dec 20, 2024.
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 21.12.
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 21.89.
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 8% 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 (Dec 20, 2024), Union Pacific's stock price is $226.32. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $10.9. Therefore, Union Pacific's P/E ratio for today is 20.76. PE RATIO(20.76) = STOCK PRICE($226.32) / TTM EPS($10.9)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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