Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) Debt to Equity Ratio: 1.72
Is Union Pacific Corporation’s debt to equity ratio high or low?
Union Pacific Corporation's debt to equity ratio of 1.72 is 19% below its 5-year average of 2.12, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.67–2.87).
The debt to equity ratio for Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) is 1.72 as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 5.49% (1.82).
UNP Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
UNP Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
UNP Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart
UNP Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
1.72
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM
1.82
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y
2.21
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y
2.12
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y
1.58
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y
1.24
DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y
1.07
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-5.49%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-22.00%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-18.80%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+8.61%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+38.57%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+60.53%
UNP Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | — | 1.72 | 1.82 | 2.21 | 2.12 |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $164.68B | 9.98 | 9.98 | 9.98 | 9.98 |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $152.34B | 2.46 | 2.46 | 2.75 | 2.69 |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $146.50B | 0.57 | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.54 |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $130.57B | 2.24 | 1.99 | 1.64 | 1.50 |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) | $121.37B | 3.23 | 3.21 | 2.67 | 2.29 |
| Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH) | $111.11B | 0.70 | 0.80 | 1.05 | 1.07 |
| Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) | $92.38B | 1.46 | 1.14 | 1.08 | 0.89 |
| United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) | $87.79B | 1.99 | 1.76 | 1.56 | 8.38 |
| Cummins Inc. (CMI) | $87.60B | 0.66 | 0.70 | 0.79 | 0.71 |
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
1.72
Current Ratio
0.91
Union Pacific Corporation Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition
Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Union Pacific Corporation Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ
- What is the debt to equity ratio for Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)?
- The debt to equity ratio for UNP stock is 1.72.
- Is Union Pacific Corporation's debt to equity ratio high or low?
- Union Pacific Corporation's debt to equity ratio of 1.72 is 19% below its 5-year average of 2.12, near the low end of its 5-year range (1.67–2.87).
- What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)?
- The TTM average debt to equity ratio for UNP stock is 1.82.
- What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)?
- The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for UNP stock is 2.21.
- What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)?
- The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for UNP stock is 2.12.
- What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)?
- The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for UNP stock is 1.58.
- What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)?
- The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for UNP stock is 1.24.
- What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)?
- The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for UNP stock is 1.07.
Union Pacific Corporation Debt to Equity Ratio History
| DATE | DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 1.72 |
| 2024-12-31 | 1.92 |
| 2023-12-31 | 2.31 |
| 2022-12-31 | 2.87 |
| 2021-12-31 | 2.22 |
| 2020-12-31 | 1.67 |
| 2019-12-31 | 1.49 |
| 2018-12-31 | 1.10 |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.68 |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.75 |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.69 |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.45 |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.48 |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.52 |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.59 |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.58 |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.49 |
| 2006-12-31 | 0.44 |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.54 |
| 2004-12-31 | 0.64 |
| 2003-12-31 | 0.65 |
| 2002-12-31 | 0.72 |
| 2001-12-31 | 0.84 |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.96 |
| 1999-12-31 | 1.08 |
| 1998-12-31 | 1.18 |
| 1997-12-31 | 1.04 |
| 1996-12-31 | 0.98 |
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About Union Pacific Corporation
Union Pacific Corporation, a prominent American railway enterprise, conducts its primary operations through its subsidiary, Union Pacific Railroad Company. The company provides extensive freight transportation services for a wide array of commodities. Its diverse cargo includes agricultural products like grain, fertilizers, and refrigerated foods; energy resources such as coal, renewables, petroleum, and liquid petroleum gases; and industrial materials encompassing construction products, chemicals, plastics, forest products, metals, ores, soda ash, and sand. Union Pacific also facilitates the movement of finished automobiles, automotive parts, and general merchandise in intermodal containers, serving a varied clientele that spans agricultural processors, energy producers, and industrial manufacturers. As of December 31, 2021, the company's vast rail network stretched 32,452 route miles, strategically connecting major ports along the Pacific and Gulf Coasts with crucial gateways throughout the Midwestern and Eastern United States. Established in 1862, Union Pacific Corporation is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Railroads
- CEO
- Vincenzo James Vena