UNP (Union Pacific) Moat Score: 9/10 (As of Jul. 08, 2026)


UNP Union Pacific Corp UNP
91 GF Score
Price $283.12
GF Value $246.57
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Union Pacific Moat Score?

Union Pacific UNP +0.19% 91 Moat Score is 9 as of Jul. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates UNP with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of $246.57 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,057 Transportation companies, Union Pacific ranks better than 99.91% on this metric.

Union Pacific has the Moat Score of 9, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Union Pacific has Wide Moat: Union Pacific Corp possesses a robust wide moat due to its dominant market position in rail transportation, extensive network, and significant cost advantages. Its regulatory barriers and pricing power further solidify its competitive edge.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Union Pacific might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Union Pacific  (NYSE:UNP) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Union Pacific Moat Score Related Terms

UNP vs CSX, NSC, WAB: Moat Score Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Union Pacific's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 9 mean?
Union Pacific (UNP) has a Moat Score of 9 as of Jul. 08, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Union Pacific ranks #1 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Union Pacific's Moat Score too high?
Union Pacific's current Moat Score is 9. Based on the distribution chart, Union Pacific ranks #1 out of 1057 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Union Pacific has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Union Pacific's Moat Score compare to CSX and NSC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Union Pacific ranks #1 out of 1057 companies for Moat Score. This places Union Pacific in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Transportation company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Union Pacific's current Moat Score is 9. 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 (UNP) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $246.57, compared to a current price of $283.12 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 9. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Union Pacific (UNP), the current Moat Score is 9 as of Jul. 08, 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 (UNP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Union Pacific stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $283.12 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $246.57. GuruFocus considers Union Pacific to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for UNP:

  • Moat Score: 9
  • GF Value™: $246.57 vs. price of $283.12 (14.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 91/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the 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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