Circle Internet Group, Inc. (CRCL)vsUnion Pacific Corporation (UNP)
CRCL
Circle Internet Group, Inc.
$113.67
+0.37%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $32.39B
UNP
Union Pacific Corporation
$264.65
-0.09%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $157.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Union Pacific Corporation generates 799% more annual revenue ($24.70B vs $2.75B). UNP leads profitability with a 29.2% profit margin vs -2.5%. UNP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.30. UNP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
CRCL
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
UNP
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CRCL.
Margin of Safety
-76.6%
Fair Value
$150.01
Current Price
$264.65
$114.64 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Revenue surging 76.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 880.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Trading at 8.3x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -2.8% — below average capital efficiency
Trading at 8.5x book value
3.2% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CRCL
The strongest argument for CRCL centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 76.9% 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 : CRCL
The primary concerns for CRCL are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : UNP
The primary concerns for UNP are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CRCL profiles as a hypergrowth stock while UNP is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
CRCL is growing revenue faster at 76.9% — sustainability is the question.
UNP generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
UNP scores higher overall (60/100 vs 42/100), 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.
Circle Internet Group, Inc.
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CAPITAL MARKETS · USA
Circle Internet Group, Inc. is a platform, network, and market infrastructure for stablecoin and blockchain applications. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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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