Union Pacific (XSWX:UNP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 9.73 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — 33% Above Median


XSWX:UNP Union Pacific Corp XSWX:UNP
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Price CHF232.00
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What is Union Pacific Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Union Pacific XSWX:UNP +1.73% 91 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.73 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 7.32. GuruFocus rates XSWX:UNP with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF199.76. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 739 Transportation companies, Union Pacific ranks worse than 96.62% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-12), Union Pacific's current share price is CHF232.00. Union Pacific's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF23.84. Union Pacific's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 9.73.

The historical rank and industry rank for Union Pacific's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:UNP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.25   Med: 7.32   Max: 9.92
Current: 9.51

During the past years, Union Pacific's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 9.92. The lowest was 4.25. And the median was 7.32.

XSWX:UNP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
96.62% of 739 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.25 vs XSWX:UNP: 9.51

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 Mar. 2026 was CHF25.751. 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 CHF23.84 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Union Pacific  (XSWX: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.

Union Pacific Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Union Pacific Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Union Pacific Quarterly Data
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XSWX: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.


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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

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=232.00/23.84
=9.73

* 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.

Union Pacific's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Union Pacific's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=25.751/330.2130*330.2130
=25.751

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Union Pacific Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 23.738 241.018 32.523
201609 23.922 241.428 32.719
201612 24.946 241.432 34.119
201703 24.411 243.801 33.063
201706 23.693 244.955 31.939
201709 23.338 246.819 31.223
201712 31.415 246.524 42.080
201803 29.929 249.554 39.602
201806 26.654 251.989 34.928
201809 27.105 252.439 35.456
201812 27.939 251.233 36.722
201903 25.056 254.202 32.548
201906 25.467 256.143 32.831
201909 25.660 256.759 33.001
201912 25.737 256.974 33.072
202003 22.607 258.115 28.922
202006 23.060 257.797 29.538
202009 23.311 260.280 29.574
202012 22.441 260.474 28.449
202103 22.722 264.877 28.327
202106 19.885 271.696 24.168
202109 19.929 274.310 23.990
202112 20.416 278.802 24.181
202203 17.601 287.504 20.216
202206 19.725 296.311 21.982
202209 18.561 296.808 20.650
202212 18.503 296.797 20.586
202303 18.899 301.836 20.676
202306 19.494 305.109 21.098
202309 20.667 307.789 22.173
202312 20.975 306.746 22.580
202403 22.816 312.332 24.122
202406 24.171 314.175 25.405
202409 23.150 315.301 24.245
202412 24.922 315.605 26.076
202503 23.660 319.799 24.430
202506 22.295 322.561 22.824
202509 23.226 324.800 23.613
202512 24.806 324.054 25.277
202603 25.751 330.213 25.751

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

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 9.73 mean?
Union Pacific (XSWX:UNP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.73 as of Jul. 12, 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 33% above median its historical median of 7.32. Over the past decade, Union Pacific's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.25 to 9.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Union Pacific ranks #714 out of 739 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 96.6%.
Is Union Pacific's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Union Pacific's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.73 is 33% above median its 10-year median of 7.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.25 to a high of 9.92. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. Union Pacific's value of 9.73 is 678.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Union Pacific ranks #714 out of 739 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Union Pacific has a GF Score™ of 91/100, 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 #714 out of 739 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 1.25. Union Pacific's value of 9.73 is 678.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Union Pacific's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 4.25 to 9.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.32 vs. the industry median of 1.25, 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 1.25, based on 739 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 9.73 is 678.4% 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 1.25 — 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 9.73, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 7.32. 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?
Union Pacific (XSWX:UNP) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 9.73. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF199.76, compared to a current price of CHF232.00 — trading 16.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.73, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 7.32 and 678.4% above the Transportation industry median of 1.25. Union Pacific's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 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 (XSWX:UNP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 9.73 as of Jul. 12, 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 (XSWX:UNP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Pacific stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF232.00 is trading 16.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF199.76.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:UNP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 9.73 (33% above median its 10-year median of 7.32)
  • GF Value™: CHF199.76 vs. price of CHF232.00 (16.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 678.4% above the Transportation median (#714 of 739)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:UNP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Union Pacific Business Description

Address 1400 Douglas Street, Omaha, NE, USA, 68179
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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