Union Pacific (BSP:UPAC34) Days Inventory: 22.30 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


BSP:UPAC34 Union Pacific Corp BSP:UPAC34
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Price R$360.86
GF Value R$324.65
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What is Union Pacific Days Inventory?

Union Pacific BSP:UPAC34 79 Days Inventory is 22.30 as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 21.13. GuruFocus rates BSP:UPAC34 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of R$324.65 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 800 Transportation companies, Union Pacific ranks worse than 68% on this metric.

Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Union Pacific's Average Total Inventories for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$4,338 Mil. Union Pacific's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$17,754 Mil. Hence, Union Pacific's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.30.

The historical rank and industry rank for Union Pacific's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:UPAC34' s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.18   Med: 21.13   Max: 24.48
Current: 21.42

During the past 13 years, Union Pacific's highest Days Inventory was 24.48. The lowest was 18.18. And the median was 21.13.

BSP:UPAC34's Days Inventory is ranked worse than
68% of 800 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.35 vs BSP:UPAC34: 21.42

Union Pacific's Days Inventory increased from Mar. 2025 (21.61) to Mar. 2026 (22.30). It might indicate that Union Pacific's sales slowed down.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. Union Pacific's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.09.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Union Pacific's Inventory-to-Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.13.


Union Pacific  (BSP:UPAC34) Days Inventory Explanation

Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:

1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.

Union Pacific's Inventory Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Union Pacific's Inventory to Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories / Revenue
=4338.0205 / 32512.423
=0.13

* 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.


Be Aware

A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.


Union Pacific Days Inventory Related Terms


Union Pacific Days Inventory Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Union Pacific's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory Chart

Union Pacific Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Days Inventory
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Union Pacific Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BSP:UPAC34 vs CSX, NSC, WAB: Days Inventory Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Union Pacific's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Union Pacific's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Union Pacific's Days Inventory falls into.


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Union Pacific Days Inventory Calculation

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Union Pacific's Days Inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Days Inventory (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (4691.669 + 4293.636) / 2 ) / 72506.253*365
=4492.6525 / 72506.253*365
=22.62

Union Pacific's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Total Inventories / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (4293.636 + 4382.405) / 2 ) / 17754.492*365 / 4
=4338.0205 / 17754.492*365 / 4
=22.30

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Inventory →
What does a Days Inventory of 22.30 mean?
Union Pacific (BSP:UPAC34) has a Days Inventory of 22.30 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Union Pacific and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.13. Over the past decade, Union Pacific's Days Inventory has ranged from 18.18 to 24.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Union Pacific ranks #544 out of 800 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 68%.
Is Union Pacific's Days Inventory too high?
Union Pacific's current Days Inventory of 22.30 is near median its 10-year median of 21.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.18 to a high of 24.48. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.35. Union Pacific's value of 22.30 is 80.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Union Pacific ranks #544 out of 800 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Union Pacific has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Pacific's Days Inventory compare to CSX and NSC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Union Pacific ranks #544 out of 800 companies for Days Inventory. This places Union Pacific in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.35. Union Pacific's value of 22.30 is 80.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Union Pacific's own Days Inventory has ranged from 18.18 to 24.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.13 vs. the industry median of 12.35, 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 Days Inventory for a Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.35, based on 800 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Union Pacific's current Days Inventory of 22.30 is 80.6% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Union Pacific and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Union Pacific's current Days Inventory is 22.30, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.13. 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 (BSP:UPAC34) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$324.65, compared to a current price of R$360.86 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 22.30, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.13 and 80.6% above the Transportation industry median of 12.35. Union Pacific's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Union Pacific (BSP:UPAC34), the current Days Inventory is 22.30 as of Mar. 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 (BSP:UPAC34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Pacific stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of R$360.86 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$324.65. GuruFocus considers Union Pacific to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:UPAC34:

  • Days Inventory: 22.30 (near median its 10-year median of 21.13)
  • GF Value™: R$324.65 vs. price of R$360.86 (11.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 80.6% above the Transportation median (#544 of 800)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:UPAC34 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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