Equinix Inc (EQIX)vsUnion Pacific Corporation (UNP)
EQIX
Equinix Inc
$1,089.15
+1.21%
REAL ESTATE · Cap: $105.71B
UNP
Union Pacific Corporation
$272.32
+1.65%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $155.63B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Union Pacific Corporation generates 159% more annual revenue ($24.70B vs $9.53B). UNP leads profitability with a 29.2% profit margin vs 14.9%. UNP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.22. UNP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
EQIX
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
UNP
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 24.3%
Earnings expanding 20.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 37 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
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 8.7x book value
3.2% revenue growth
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : EQIX
The strongest argument for EQIX centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 12.1% 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 : EQIX
The primary concerns for EQIX are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 74.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.63 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : UNP
The primary concerns for UNP are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.62 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EQIX carries more volatility with a beta of 1.00 — expect wider price swings.
EQIX is growing revenue faster at 12.1% — sustainability is the question.
UNP generates stronger free cash flow (1.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor REIT - SPECIALTY industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
UNP scores higher overall (60/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 29.2% 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.
Equinix Inc
REAL ESTATE · REIT - SPECIALTY · USA
Equinix, Inc. is an American multinational company headquartered in Redwood City, California, that specializes in Internet connection and data centers.
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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