FedEx (FDX) vs. Union Pacific (UNP)
This page compares FedEx (FDX) with Union Pacific (UNP) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
FedEx (FDX) and Union Pacific (UNP) both fall under the Transportation industry group, but FDX is classified in Air Freight & Logistics while UNP is classified in Ground Transportation.
| Symbol | FDX | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | FedEx Corporation | Union Pacific Corporation |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Industrials | Industrials |
| GICS Industry Group | Transportation | Transportation |
| GICS Industry | Air Freight & Logistics | Ground Transportation |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Air Freight & Logistics | Rail Transportation |
| Market Capitalization | 89.47 billion USD | 161.23 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | April 12, 1978 | January 2, 1980 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | FDX | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | -1.78% | 3.59% |
| 13-Week Price Return | -1.33% | 5.54% |
| 26-Week Price Return | 45.62% | 22.89% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 61.09% | 18.89% |
| Month-to-Date Return | -8.33% | 2.10% |
| Year-to-Date Return | 27.99% | 18.94% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 1.46M | 2.51M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 1.85M | 3.26M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 33.21% | 23.92% |
| Beta | 1.30 | 1.01 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Union Pacific (UNP) at 40.38% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of FedEx (FDX) at 15.76%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
FDX
Transportation industry group
15.76%
- Max
- 49.96%
- Q3
- 24.84%
- Median
- 14.64%
- Q1
- 3.88%
- Min
- -6.75%
UNP
Transportation industry group
40.38%
- Max
- 49.96%
- Q3
- 24.84%
- Median
- 14.64%
- Q1
- 3.88%
- Min
- -6.75%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Union Pacific (UNP) at 29.20% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of FedEx (FDX) at 4.88%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
FDX
Transportation industry group
4.88%
- Max
- 43.82%
- Q3
- 19.90%
- Median
- 6.87%
- Q1
- 1.71%
- Min
- -9.62%
UNP
Transportation industry group
29.20%
- Max
- 43.82%
- Q3
- 19.90%
- Median
- 6.87%
- Q1
- 1.71%
- Min
- -9.62%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Union Pacific (UNP) at 40.21% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of FedEx (FDX) at 6.20%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
FDX
Transportation industry group
6.20%
- Max
- 47.61%
- Q3
- 23.60%
- Median
- 8.44%
- Q1
- 3.22%
- Min
- -10.15%
UNP
Transportation industry group
40.21%
- Max
- 47.61%
- Q3
- 23.60%
- Median
- 8.44%
- Q1
- 3.22%
- Min
- -10.15%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | FDX | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 15.76% | 40.38% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.98% | 10.43% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 4.88% | 29.20% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 6.20% | 40.21% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 71.39% | 79.36% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both FedEx (FDX) at 1.47 and Union Pacific (UNP) at 0.92 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.
FDX
Transportation industry group
1.47
- Max
- 2.08
- Q3
- 1.57
- Median
- 1.10
- Q1
- 0.70
- Min
- 0.36
UNP
Transportation industry group
0.92
- Max
- 2.08
- Q3
- 1.57
- Median
- 1.10
- Q1
- 0.70
- Min
- 0.36
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
FedEx (FDX) at 0.85 carries Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) around its industry mid-range, while Union Pacific (UNP) at 1.58 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.
FDX
Transportation industry group
0.85
- Max
- 2.69
- Q3
- 1.41
- Median
- 0.73
- Q1
- 0.30
- Min
- 0.00
UNP
Transportation industry group
1.58
- Max
- 2.69
- Q3
- 1.41
- Median
- 0.73
- Q1
- 0.30
- Min
- 0.00
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
FedEx (FDX) at 13.77 ranks in the top quartile for Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM), ahead of Union Pacific (UNP) at 8.00, which sits around the industry mid-range.
FDX
Transportation industry group
13.77
- Max
- 21.71
- Q3
- 11.36
- Median
- 5.75
- Q1
- 1.63
- Min
- -4.33
UNP
Transportation industry group
8.00
- Max
- 21.71
- Q3
- 11.36
- Median
- 5.75
- Q1
- 1.63
- Min
- -4.33
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | FDX | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.47 | 0.92 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 1.36 | 0.73 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.85 | 1.58 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 13.77 | 8.00 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | FDX | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 8.30% | 3.15% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 4.69% | 1.87% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | -2.03% | -0.49% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 4.90% | 4.64% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | FDX | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 17.63% | 6.08% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 17.85% | 9.44% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 5.40% | 2.22% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 27.96% | 8.75% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Union Pacific (UNP) at 1.99% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of FedEx (FDX) at 1.53%, which sits around the industry mid-range.
FDX
Transportation industry group
1.53%
- Max
- 4.01%
- Q3
- 1.77%
- Median
- 0.81%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
UNP
Transportation industry group
1.99%
- Max
- 4.01%
- Q3
- 1.77%
- Median
- 0.81%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Both FedEx (FDX) at 30.31% and Union Pacific (UNP) at 45.10% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.
FDX
Transportation industry group
30.31%
- Max
- 112.14%
- Q3
- 47.86%
- Median
- 15.73%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
UNP
Transportation industry group
45.10%
- Max
- 112.14%
- Q3
- 47.86%
- Median
- 15.73%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | FDX | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.53% | 1.99% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 30.31% | 45.10% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both FedEx (FDX) at 19.75 and Union Pacific (UNP) at 22.65 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.
FDX
Transportation industry group
19.75
- Max
- 68.67
- Q3
- 39.12
- Median
- 22.03
- Q1
- 12.85
- Min
- 1.75
UNP
Transportation industry group
22.65
- Max
- 68.67
- Q3
- 39.12
- Median
- 22.03
- Q1
- 12.85
- Min
- 1.75
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
FedEx (FDX) at 0.96 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Union Pacific (UNP) at 6.61 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated trailing revenue multiple for UNP relative to peers.
FDX
Transportation industry group
0.96
- Max
- 5.87
- Q3
- 2.82
- Median
- 1.48
- Q1
- 0.70
- Min
- 0.14
UNP
Transportation industry group
6.61
- Max
- 5.87
- Q3
- 2.82
- Median
- 1.48
- Q1
- 0.70
- Min
- 0.14
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
FedEx (FDX) at 3.06 carries typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Union Pacific (UNP) at 7.42 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — UNP carries a higher book-value multiple relative to peers.
FDX
Transportation industry group
3.06
- Max
- 9.25
- Q3
- 4.77
- Median
- 2.14
- Q1
- 1.36
- Min
- 0.45
UNP
Transportation industry group
7.42
- Max
- 9.25
- Q3
- 4.77
- Median
- 2.14
- Q1
- 1.36
- Min
- 0.45
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | FDX | UNP |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 19.75 | 22.65 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.96 | 6.61 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 3.06 | 7.42 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 20.26 | 28.67 |