Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005
Calculation
Union Pacific Corp., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net income1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 9.96% | = | 100 | × | 6,747) | ÷ | 67,715) |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 9.50% | = | 100 | × | 6,379) | ÷ | 67,132) |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 10.69% | = | 100 | × | 6,998) | ÷ | 65,449) |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 10.27% | = | 100 | × | 6,523) | ÷ | 63,525) |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 8.57% | = | 100 | × | 5,349) | ÷ | 62,398) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 9.60% | = | 100 | × | 5,919) | ÷ | 61,673) |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 10.09% | = | 100 | × | 5,966) | ÷ | 59,147) |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 18.53% | = | 100 | × | 10,712) | ÷ | 57,806) |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 7.60% | = | 100 | × | 4,233) | ÷ | 55,718) |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 8.74% | = | 100 | × | 4,772) | ÷ | 54,600) |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 9.83% | = | 100 | × | 5,180) | ÷ | 52,716) |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 8.82% | = | 100 | × | 4,388) | ÷ | 49,731) |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 8.36% | = | 100 | × | 3,943) | ÷ | 47,153) |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.30% | = | 100 | × | 3,292) | ÷ | 45,096) |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 6.45% | = | 100 | × | 2,780) | ÷ | 43,088) |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4.48% | = | 100 | × | 1,898) | ÷ | 42,410) |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 5.89% | = | 100 | × | 2,338) | ÷ | 39,722) |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 4.88% | = | 100 | × | 1,855) | ÷ | 38,033) |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 4.40% | = | 100 | × | 1,606) | ÷ | 36,515) |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 2.88% | = | 100 | × | 1,026) | ÷ | 35,620) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Union Pacific Corp., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Union Pacific Corp. | FedEx Corp. | Uber Technologies Inc. | United Airlines Holdings Inc. | United Parcel Service Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 9.96% | 4.98% | 19.23% | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 9.50% | 4.56% | 4.88% | 3.68% | 9.47% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 10.69% | 4.45% | -28.47% | 1.09% | 16.24% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 10.27% | 6.32% | -1.28% | -2.88% | 18.57% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 8.57% | 1.75% | -20.35% | -11.87% | 2.15% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 9.60% | 0.99% | -26.78% | 5.72% | 7.67% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 10.09% | 8.74% | — | 4.75% | 9.58% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 18.53% | 6.17% | — | 5.03% | 10.81% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 7.60% | 3.95% | — | 5.64% | 8.50% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 8.74% | 2.83% | — | 17.96% | 12.64% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 9.83% | 6.34% | — | 3.03% | 8.55% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 8.82% | 4.65% | — | 1.55% | 12.07% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 8.36% | 6.80% | — | -1.92% | 2.08% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.30% | 5.30% | — | 2.21% | 10.96% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 6.45% | 4.75% | — | 0.64% | 10.38% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4.48% | 0.40% | — | -3.48% | 6.75% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 5.89% | 4.39% | — | -27.48% | 9.42% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 4.88% | 8.40% | — | 1.66% | 0.98% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 4.40% | 7.96% | — | 90.17% | 12.65% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 2.88% | 7.10% | — | -109.48% | 10.99% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Transportation)
Union Pacific Corp., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (transportation)
| Union Pacific Corp. | Transportation | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 9.96% | — |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 9.50% | 6.44% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 10.69% | 4.34% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 10.27% | 6.88% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 8.57% | -2.01% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 9.60% | 2.09% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 10.09% | 8.46% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 18.53% | 10.69% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 7.60% | 6.44% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 8.74% | 10.54% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 9.83% | 7.21% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 8.82% | 6.97% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 8.36% | 3.95% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.30% | 6.47% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 6.45% | 5.46% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4.48% | 2.98% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 5.89% | 0.96% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 4.88% | 3.72% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 4.40% | 25.89% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 2.88% | -13.41% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Industrials)
Union Pacific Corp., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (industrials)
| Union Pacific Corp. | Industrials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 9.96% | — |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 9.50% | 5.69% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 10.69% | 3.40% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 10.27% | 3.48% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 8.57% | 0.12% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 9.60% | 2.63% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 10.09% | 3.22% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 18.53% | 3.62% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 7.60% | 4.60% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 8.74% | 3.55% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 9.83% | 4.33% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 8.82% | 3.92% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 8.36% | 3.39% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 7.30% | 3.69% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 6.45% | 3.04% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 4.48% | 2.26% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 5.89% | 3.12% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 4.88% | 3.89% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 4.40% | 6.42% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 2.88% | 1.45% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).