Exploring NYSE:UPS's dividend characteristics.

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL B (NYSE:UPS) has caught the attention of dividend investors as a stock worth considering. NYSE:UPS excels in profitability, solvency, and liquidity, all while providing a decent dividend. Let's delve into the details.

Dividend Examination for NYSE:UPS

ChartMill assigns a Dividend Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different dividend aspects, including the yield, the growth and sustainability. NYSE:UPS scores a 7 out of 10:

• UPS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.82%, which is a nice return.
• Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.55, UPS pays a better dividend. On top of this UPS pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
• UPS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.19.
• On average, the dividend of UPS grows each year by 12.35%, which is quite nice.
• UPS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
• UPS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.

ChartMill's Evaluation of Health

A critical element of ChartMill's stock evaluation is the Health Rating, which spans from 0 to 10. This rating considers multiple health factors, including liquidity and solvency, both in absolute terms and relative to industry peers. NYSE:UPS has received a 5 out of 10:

• An Altman-Z score of 3.41 indicates that UPS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
• Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.41, UPS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
• The Debt to FCF ratio of UPS (4.79) is better than 73.68% of its industry peers.

Profitability Analysis for NYSE:UPS

Discover ChartMill's exclusive Profitability Rating, a proprietary metric that assesses stocks on a scale of 0 to 10. It takes into consideration various profitability ratios and margins, both in absolute terms and relative to industry peers. Notably, NYSE:UPS has achieved a 8:

• With a decent Return On Assets value of 7.57%, UPS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
• The Return On Equity of UPS (30.85%) is better than 89.47% of its industry peers.
• UPS has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.67%) than 73.68% of its industry peers.
• The last Return On Invested Capital (10.67%) for UPS is well below the 3 year average (17.31%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that UPS had better years and this may not be a problem.
• Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.87%, UPS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
• In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UPS has grown nicely.
• UPS's Operating Margin of 8.30% is amongst the best of the industry. UPS outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
• The Gross Margin of UPS (79.83%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.

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Disclaimer

This article should in no way be interpreted as advice. The article is based on the observed metrics at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and trade or invest at your own responsibility.