Api Group Corp (APG)vsUnion Pacific Corporation (UNP)
APG
Api Group Corp
$44.67
-2.76%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $19.87B
UNP
Union Pacific Corporation
$268.23
+1.60%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $156.39B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Union Pacific Corporation generates 202% more annual revenue ($24.70B vs $8.17B). UNP leads profitability with a 29.2% profit margin vs 4.0%. UNP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
APG
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
UNP
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-23.3%
Fair Value
$36.50
Current Price
$44.67
$8.17 premium
Margin of Safety
-76.0%
Fair Value
$150.01
Current Price
$268.23
$118.22 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 61.4% YoY
15.3% revenue growth
Every $100 of equity generates 41 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.4%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Distress zone — elevated risk
4.0% margin — thin
Trading at 8.6x book value
3.2% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : APG
The strongest argument for APG centers on EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : UNP
The strongest argument for UNP centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.2% and operating margin at 40.4%.
Bear Case : APG
The primary concerns for APG are Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : UNP
The primary concerns for UNP are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
APG profiles as a growth stock while UNP is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
APG carries more volatility with a beta of 1.69 — expect wider price swings.
APG is growing revenue faster at 15.3% — sustainability is the question.
UNP generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UNP scores higher overall (60/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 29.2% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Api Group Corp
INDUSTRIALS · ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION · USA
APi Group Corporation provides security, specialty and industrial services primarily in North America. The company is headquartered in New Brighton, Minnesota.
Visit Website →Union Pacific Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · RAILROADS · USA
The Union Pacific Corporation (Union Pacific) is a publicly traded railroad holding company. It was incorporated in Utah in 1969 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. It is the parent company of the current, Delaware-registered, form of the Union Pacific Railroad.
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