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Union PacificMEX:UNP 85 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.09 as of Sep. 01, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 7.36. GuruFocus rates MEX:UNP with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,359.06 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 699 Transportation companies, Union Pacific ranks worse than 98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Union Pacific's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:UNP'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.25 Med: 7.36 Max: 10.08
Current: 9.84
During the past years, Union Pacific's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 10.08. The lowest was 4.25. And the median was 7.36.
MEX:UNP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 98% of 699
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.28
vs MEX:UNP: 9.84
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Union Pacific's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN607.322. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is MXN506.92 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Union Pacific (MEX:UNP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Union Pacific Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Union Pacific Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Union Pacific's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MEX:UNP vs CSX, NSC, WAB: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Union Pacific's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Union Pacific Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Union Pacific's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Union Pacific's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Union Pacific Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
Union Pacific's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.09 mean?
Union Pacific (MEX:UNP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.09 as of Sep. 01, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Union Pacific and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 7.36. Over the past decade, Union Pacific's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.25 to 10.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Union Pacific ranks #685 out of 699 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 98%.
Is Union Pacific's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Union Pacific's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.09 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 7.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.25 to a high of 10.08. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Union Pacific's value of 10.09 is 688.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Union Pacific ranks #685 out of 699 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Union Pacific has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Pacific's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to CSX and NSC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Union Pacific ranks #685 out of 699 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Union Pacific in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28. Union Pacific's value of 10.09 is 688.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Union Pacific's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.25 to 10.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.36 vs. the industry median of 1.28, Union Pacific has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.28, based on 699 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Union Pacific's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 10.09 is 688.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Union Pacific and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Union Pacific's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.09, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 7.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Union Pacific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Pacific (MEX:UNP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,359.06, compared to a current price of MXN5,112.49 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.09, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 7.36 and 688.3% above the Transportation industry median of 1.28. Union Pacific's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Union Pacific (MEX:UNP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 10.09 as of Sep. 01, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Union Pacific (MEX:UNP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Pacific stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN5,112.49 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,359.06.
GuruFocus considers Union Pacific to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:UNP:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 10.09 (37% above median its 10-year median of 7.36)
GF Value™: MXN4,359.06 vs. price of MXN5,112.49 (17.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 688.3% above the Transportation median (#685 of 699)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:UNP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Omaha, Nebraska-based Union Pacific is the largest public railroad in North America. Operating on more than 30,000 miles of track in the western two-thirds of the US, Union Pacific generated $24.5 billion of revenue in 2025 by hauling coal, industrial products, intermodal containers, agricultural goods, chemicals, fertilizers, and automotive goods. Union Pacific owns about one-fourth of Mexican railroad Ferromex and historically derives roughly 10% of its revenue hauling freight to and from Mexico.
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