Given its better prospects, we believe Union Pacific stock (NYSE: UNP) is a better pick than McDonald’s stock (NYSE: MCD). Although these companies are from different sectors, we compare them because they have a similar operating income of around $10 billion. The decision to invest often comes down to finding the best stocks within the parameters of certain characteristics that suit an investment style. The size of profits can matter, as larger profits can imply greater market power. Since these stocks are from different sectors, comparing P/S against one another may not be helpful. We compare their current multiples with the historical ones in the sections below to better gauge their valuations.
Interestingly, UNP has had a Sharpe Ratio of 0.5 since early 2017, while the figure stood at 0.6 for MCD and 0.6 for the S&P500 index over the same period. This compares with the Sharpe of 1.3 for the Trefis Reinforced Value portfolio. Sharpe is a measure of return per unit of risk, and high-performance portfolios can provide the best of both worlds.
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