Coinbase Global Inc (COIN)vsUnion Pacific Corporation (UNP)
COIN
Coinbase Global Inc
$201.16
+4.25%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $50.96B
UNP
Union Pacific Corporation
$264.65
-0.09%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $157.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Union Pacific Corporation generates 259% more annual revenue ($24.70B vs $6.88B). UNP leads profitability with a 29.2% profit margin vs 18.3%. COIN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. UNP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
COIN
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
UNP
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COIN.
Margin of Safety
-75.9%
Fair Value
$150.49
Current Price
$264.65
$114.16 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 430.6% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 3.1B in free cash flow
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
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 22.2%
Trading at 8.5x book value
3.2% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COIN
The strongest argument for COIN centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.3% and operating margin at 11.3%. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : COIN
The primary concerns for COIN are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 70.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : UNP
The primary concerns for UNP are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COIN profiles as a declining stock while UNP is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
COIN carries more volatility with a beta of 3.38 — expect wider price swings.
UNP is growing revenue faster at 3.2% — sustainability is the question.
COIN generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COIN scores higher overall (60/100 vs 60/100), backed by strong 18.3% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Coinbase Global Inc
FINANCIAL SERVICES · FINANCIAL DATA & STOCK EXCHANGES · USA
Coinbase Global, Inc. provides financial infrastructure and technology for the crypto economy. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
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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