Union Pacific (XSWX:UNP) EV-to-EBIT: 19.25 (As of Jul. 12, 2026) — 16% Above Median


XSWX:UNP Union Pacific Corp XSWX:UNP
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What is Union Pacific EV-to-EBIT?

Union Pacific XSWX:UNP +1.73% 91 EV-to-EBIT is 19.25 as of Jul. 12, 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 16.62. 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 869 Transportation companies, Union Pacific ranks worse than 71.92% on this metric.

EV-to-EBIT is calculated as Enterprise Value divided by its EBIT. As of today, Union Pacific's Enterprise Value is CHF162,531 Mil. Union Pacific's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF8,444 Mil. Therefore, Union Pacific's EV-to-EBIT for today is 19.25.

The historical rank and industry rank for Union Pacific's EV-to-EBIT or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:UNP' s EV-to-EBIT Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.74   Med: 16.62   Max: 22.65
Current: 18.99

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBIT of Union Pacific was 22.65. The lowest was 11.74. And the median was 16.62.

XSWX:UNP's EV-to-EBIT is ranked worse than
71.92% of 869 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.47 vs XSWX:UNP: 18.99

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. Union Pacific's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF137,725 Mil. Union Pacific's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF8,444 Mil. Union Pacific's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.13%.


Union Pacific  (XSWX:UNP) EV-to-EBIT Explanation

This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.

Joel Greenblatt calls the inversion of this ratio Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %.

Union Pacific's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % (Q: Mar. 2026 ) =EBIT / Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=8443.794/137725.47908
=6.13 %

Union Pacific's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF137,725 Mil.
Union Pacific's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF8,444 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms


Union Pacific EV-to-EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Union Pacific's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart

Union Pacific Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBIT
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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
EV-to-EBIT Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 17.32 16.61 16.67 16.09 16.50

XSWX:UNP vs CSX, NSC, WAB: EV-to-EBIT Comparison

For the Railroads subindustry, Union Pacific's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Union Pacific's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Union Pacific's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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Union Pacific EV-to-EBIT Calculation

Union Pacific's EV-to-EBIT for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBIT=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBIT (TTM)
=162531.343/8443.794
=19.25

Union Pacific's current Enterprise Value is CHF162,531 Mil.
Union Pacific's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF8,444 Mil.

* 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 EV-to-EBIT →
What does a EV-to-EBIT of 19.25 mean?
Union Pacific (XSWX:UNP) has a EV-to-EBIT of 19.25 as of Jul. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Union Pacific and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 16.62. Over the past decade, Union Pacific's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.74 to 22.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Union Pacific ranks #625 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 71.9%.
Is Union Pacific's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Union Pacific's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.25 is 16% above median its 10-year median of 16.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.74 to a high of 22.65. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.47. Union Pacific's value of 19.25 is 54.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Union Pacific ranks #625 out of 869 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to CSX and NSC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Union Pacific ranks #625 out of 869 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Union Pacific in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 12.47. Union Pacific's value of 19.25 is 54.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Union Pacific's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 11.74 to 22.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.62 vs. the industry median of 12.47, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Transportation companies is 12.47, based on 869 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Union Pacific's current EV-to-EBIT of 19.25 is 54.4% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Union Pacific and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 12.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Union Pacific's current EV-to-EBIT is 19.25, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 16.62. 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 EV-to-EBIT of 19.25. 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 EV-to-EBIT is 19.25, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 16.62 and 54.4% above the Transportation industry median of 12.47. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Union Pacific (XSWX:UNP), the current EV-to-EBIT is 19.25 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:

  • EV-to-EBIT: 19.25 (16% above median its 10-year median of 16.62)
  • GF Value™: CHF199.76 vs. price of CHF232.00 (16.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 54.4% above the Transportation median (#625 of 869)

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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