Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (IE)vsUnion Pacific Corporation (UNP)
IE
Ivanhoe Electric Inc.
$11.16
+0.63%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $1.76B
UNP
Union Pacific Corporation
$241.33
+0.69%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $142.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Union Pacific Corporation generates 755449% more annual revenue ($24.51B vs $3.24M). UNP leads profitability with a 29.1% profit margin vs 0.0%. UNP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
IE
Avoid23
out of 100
Grade: F
UNP
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for IE.
Margin of Safety
-13.1%
Fair Value
$211.98
Current Price
$241.33
$29.35 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 40.9%
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 29 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 0.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IE
The strongest argument for IE centers on Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : UNP
The strongest argument for UNP centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 29.1% and operating margin at 40.9%.
Bear Case : IE
The primary concerns for IE are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : UNP
The primary concerns for UNP are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IE profiles as a value stock while UNP is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
IE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
UNP is growing revenue faster at -0.6% — sustainability is the question.
UNP generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UNP scores higher overall (60/100 vs 23/100), backed by strong 29.1% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ivanhoe Electric Inc.
BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER · USA
Ivanhoe Electric Inc. is a mineral exploration and development company in the United States. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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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