Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
Union Pacific Corporation Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
10.2%
FY2025
5-year range
8.2% / 10.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+2.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#59 of 348
Industrials
What the data says
Union Pacific Corporation's return on assets (roa) of 10.2% is higher than 83% of companies in the Industrials sector (FY2025). Return on Assets (ROA) has increased for 3 consecutive years, from 8.2% in FY2022 to 10.2% in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
10.2% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +1.7%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from 9.5% to 10.2% over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +2.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- +1.7pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+423.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Union Pacific Corporation's return on assets (roa) has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) increased 2.8% year-over-year.
- Currently 8.3pp above the Industrials sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2019.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Strong profit margin: 28.7%
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 40.8%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 10.2% | +2.8% |
| FY2024 | 10.0% | +4.8% |
| FY2023 | 9.5% | +16.3% |
| FY2022 | 8.2% | -12.3% |
| FY2021 | 9.3% | +8.8% |
| FY2020 | 8.6% | -50.7% |
| FY2019 | 17.4% | +142.6% |
| FY2018 | 7.2% | -13.3% |
| FY2017 | 8.3% | -11.2% |
| FY2016 | 9.3% | +15.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026