Union Pacific Stock Alpha and Beta Analysis

UNP Stock  USD 237.09  3.55  1.52%   
This module allows you to check different measures of market premium (i.e., alpha and beta) for all equities such as Union Pacific. It also helps investors analyze the systematic and unsystematic risks associated with investing in Union Pacific over a specified time horizon. Remember, high Union Pacific's alpha is almost always a sign of good performance; however, a high beta will depend on investors' risk tolerance level and may signal increased volatility and potential future overvaluation. Key technical indicators related to Union Pacific's market risk premium analysis include:
Beta
1.16
Alpha
(0.21)
Risk
1.46
Sharpe Ratio
(0.03)
Expected Return
(0.05)
Please note that although Union Pacific alpha is a measure of relative return and represented here as a single number, it indicates the percentage above or below your selected benchmark (i.e., Dow Jones Industrial index.) So in this particular case, Union Pacific did 0.21  worse than the index. Remember, a high alpha is always good. Beta, on the other hand, measures the volatility (or risk) of an investment. It is an indication of Union Pacific stock's relative risk over its benchmark. Union Pacific has a beta of 1.16  . As the market goes up, the company is expected to outperform it. However, if the market returns are negative, Union Pacific will likely underperform. At this time, Union Pacific's Book Value Per Share is relatively stable compared to the past year. As of 12/10/2024, Enterprise Value Over EBITDA is likely to grow to 16.09, while Tangible Book Value Per Share is likely to drop 11.88.

Union Pacific Quarterly Cash And Equivalents

750 Million

Alpha is a measure of relative performance on a risk-adjusted basis, while beta measures volatility against the benchmark. The goal is to know if an investor is being compensated for the volatility risk taken. The return on investment might be better than its reference but still not compensate for the assumption of the risk.
  
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Union Pacific Market Premiums

Investors always prefer to have the highest possible return on investment, coupled with the lowest possible volatility. Union Pacific market risk premium is the additional return an investor will receive from holding Union Pacific long position in a well-diversified portfolio. The market premium is part of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), which most analysts and investors use to calculate the acceptable rate of return on investment in Union Pacific. At the center of the CAPM is the concept of risk and reward, which is usually communicated by investors using alpha and beta measures. Alpha and beta are two of the key measurements used to evaluate Union Pacific's performance over market.
α-0.21   β1.16

Union Pacific expected buy-and-hold returns

Although buy-and-hold investment strategy may not appeal to all investors, it may be used as a good measure of Union Pacific's Buy-and-hold return. Our buy-and-hold chart shows how Union Pacific performed over your current time horizon against a typical interest-earning bank account and a selected benchmark.

Union Pacific Market Price Analysis

Market price analysis indicators help investors to evaluate how Union Pacific stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading Union Pacific shares will generate the highest return on investment. By understating and applying Union Pacific stock market price indicators, traders can identify Union Pacific position entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

Union Pacific Return and Market Media

The median price of Union Pacific for the period between Wed, Sep 11, 2024 and Tue, Dec 10, 2024 is 240.1 with a coefficient of variation of 2.61. The daily time series for the period is distributed with a sample standard deviation of 6.26, arithmetic mean of 239.75, and mean deviation of 5.23. The Stock received a lot of media exposure during the period.
 Price Growth (%)  
       Timeline  
1
Acquisition by Jane Lute of 408 shares of Union Pacific subject to Rule 16b-3
09/27/2024
 
Union Pacific dividend paid on 30th of September 2024
09/30/2024
2
100 Invested In This Stock 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth 700 Today
11/05/2024
3
Union Pacific Honors 16 Companies with Annual Sustainability Partner Award
11/12/2024
4
Silver Oak Advisory Group Inc. Invests 205,000 in Union Pacific Co.
11/20/2024
5
Union Pacifics SWOT analysis stock outlook amid service-led growth strategy
11/25/2024
6
DRW Securities LLC Has 1.63 Million Stock Holdings in Union Pacific Co.
11/26/2024
7
Union Pacific Corporation Executives to Address UBS Global Industrials Transportation Conference
11/27/2024
8
Abundia Global Impact Group Enters into Purchase Agreement for Development Site at Cedar Port Industrial Park.
12/02/2024
9
Disposition of 300 shares by Jennifer Hamann of Union Pacific subject to Rule 16b-3
12/03/2024
10
ICA Miami Director Alex Gartenfeld Is Focused on Expansion, Not Anxiety Were Just Excited to Amplify
12/04/2024
11
Quarry LP Boosts Stock Position in Union Pacific Co.
12/05/2024
12
The Aha Moment Surprise ESG is all about the data
12/10/2024

About Union Pacific Beta and Alpha

For many years both, Alpha and Beta indicators are used by professional money managers as critical performance measurement tools across virtually all financial instruments including Union or other stocks. Alpha measures the amount that position in Union Pacific has returned in comparison to a selected market index or another relevant benchmark. In other words, Alpha is the excess return on an investment relative to the performance of your selected benchmark. Beta, on the other hand, measures the relative risk of your investment.
 2021 2022 2023 2024 (projected)
Dividend Yield0.0170.02450.02120.0256
Price To Sales Ratio7.555.186.26.51

Union Pacific Upcoming Company Events

As portrayed in its financial statements, the presentation of Union Pacific's financial position is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, Union Pacific's leadership is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Whatever the case, investors should always follow all of Union Pacific's public filing events to personally review all filings and be reasonable and skeptical to interpret all of the financial statements of Union Pacific. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of Union Pacific's management manipulating its earnings.
18th of April 2024
Upcoming Quarterly Report
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24th of July 2024
Next Financial Report
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31st of March 2024
Next Fiscal Quarter End
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23rd of January 2025
Next Fiscal Year End
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31st of December 2023
Last Quarter Report
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31st of December 2023
Last Financial Announcement
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