UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL B (UPS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:UPS - US9113121068 - Common Stock
97.97 USD
+1 (+1.03%)
UPS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 23 industry peers in the Air Freight & Logistics industry. UPS scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. UPS has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. UPS also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
UPS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year UPS had a positive cash flow from operations.
UPS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years UPS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of UPS (7.71%) is better than 82.61% of its industry peers.
UPS has a Return On Equity of 34.77%. This is amongst the best in the industry. UPS outperforms 95.65% of its industry peers.
UPS's Return On Invested Capital of 11.40% is amongst the best of the industry. UPS outperforms 86.96% of its industry peers.
UPS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.05%. This is above the industry average of 12.34%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.71% | ||
| ROE | 34.77% | ||
| ROIC | 11.4% |
ROA(3y)11.32%
ROA(5y)10.94%
ROE(3y)43.9%
ROE(5y)85.31%
ROIC(3y)15.05%
ROIC(5y)15.77%
1.3 Margins
UPS has a better Profit Margin (6.15%) than 91.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of UPS has remained more or less at the same level.
The Operating Margin of UPS (9.29%) is better than 91.30% of its industry peers.
UPS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of UPS (82.44%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of UPS has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.15% | ||
| GM | 82.44% |
OM growth 3Y-10.47%
OM growth 5Y-2.2%
PM growth 3Y-21.75%
PM growth 5Y1.16%
GM growth 3Y1.64%
GM growth 5Y0.43%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
UPS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for UPS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, UPS has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, UPS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.99 indicates that UPS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.99, UPS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.52% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of UPS is 5.64, which is a neutral value as it means it would take UPS, 5.64 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
UPS's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.64 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. UPS outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.51 is on the high side and indicates that UPS has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.51, UPS is not doing good in the industry: 78.26% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.99 |
ROIC/WACC1.5
WACC7.61%
2.3 Liquidity
UPS has a Current Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that UPS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
UPS's Current ratio of 1.30 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UPS is outperformed by 69.57% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.30 indicates that UPS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
UPS's Quick ratio of 1.30 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. UPS is outperformed by 65.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.07% over the past year.
UPS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.53% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.33% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, UPS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.21% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.07%
EPS 3Y-13.95%
EPS 5Y0.53%
EPS Q2Q%-1.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.33%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y4.21%
Sales Q2Q%-3.73%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, UPS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.95% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, UPS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-9.74%
EPS Next 2Y-3.33%
EPS Next 3Y1.26%
EPS Next 5Y4.95%
Revenue Next Year-3.42%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.8%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.03%
Revenue Next 5Y2.05%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.01, which indicates a correct valuation of UPS.
86.96% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UPS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
UPS is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.56, the valuation of UPS can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, UPS is valued cheaper than 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of UPS to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.51), we can say UPS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
73.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UPS, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
UPS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. UPS is cheaper than 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of UPS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)24.75
EPS Next 2Y-3.33%
EPS Next 3Y1.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UPS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.92%, which is a nice return.
UPS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.45. UPS pays more dividend than 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, UPS pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.92% |
5.2 History
The dividend of UPS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.17%!
UPS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
UPS has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.17%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years25
5.3 Sustainability
98.06% of the earnings are spent on dividend by UPS. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
UPS's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP98.06%
EPS Next 2Y-3.33%
EPS Next 3Y1.26%
NYSE:UPS (12/10/2025, 9:43:08 AM)
97.97
+1 (+1.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryAir Freight & Logistics
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners66.65%
Inst Owner Change-4.52%
Ins Owners0.01%
Ins Owner Change0.98%
Market Cap83.12B
Revenue(TTM)89.48B
Net Income(TTM)5.50B
Analysts72.94
Price Target105.85 (8.04%)
Short Float %2.63%
Short Ratio2.6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.92% |
Yearly Dividend6.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.17%
DP98.06%
Div Incr Years15
Div Non Decr Years25
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)15.5%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.66%
Max EPS beat(2)32.65%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)11.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.66%
Max EPS beat(4)32.65%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)6.38%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)4.37%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4.94%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.25%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.72%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.78%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.45%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.78%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.68%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.65%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.17%
PT rev (1m)5.18%
PT rev (3m)-1.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.97%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.56 | ||
| P/S | 0.93 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.82 | ||
| P/B | 5.25 | ||
| P/tB | 11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.35 |
EPS(TTM)7.53
EY7.69%
EPS(NY)7.22
Fwd EY7.37%
FCF(TTM)5.18
FCFY5.29%
OCF(TTM)9.98
OCFY10.18%
SpS105.47
BVpS18.65
TBVpS8.91
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)24.75
Graham Number56.21
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.71% | ||
| ROE | 34.77% | ||
| ROCE | 14.62% | ||
| ROIC | 11.4% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.5% | ||
| OM | 9.29% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.15% | ||
| GM | 82.44% | ||
| FCFM | 4.91% |
ROA(3y)11.32%
ROA(5y)10.94%
ROE(3y)43.9%
ROE(5y)85.31%
ROIC(3y)15.05%
ROIC(5y)15.77%
ROICexc(3y)17.25%
ROICexc(5y)18.55%
ROICexgc(3y)20.55%
ROICexgc(5y)21.95%
ROCE(3y)19.3%
ROCE(5y)20.23%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-16.14%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.47%
OM growth 3Y-10.47%
OM growth 5Y-2.2%
PM growth 3Y-21.75%
PM growth 5Y1.16%
GM growth 3Y1.64%
GM growth 5Y0.43%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.25
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.64 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 110.13% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.5% | ||
| Profit Quality | 79.9% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.99 |
F-Score6
WACC7.61%
ROIC/WACC1.5
Cap/Depr(3y)137.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)150.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.08%
Profit Quality(3y)88.01%
Profit Quality(5y)144.74%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.07%
EPS 3Y-13.95%
EPS 5Y0.53%
EPS Q2Q%-1.14%
EPS Next Y-9.74%
EPS Next 2Y-3.33%
EPS Next 3Y1.26%
EPS Next 5Y4.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.33%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.18%
Revenue growth 5Y4.21%
Sales Q2Q%-3.73%
Revenue Next Year-3.42%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.8%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.03%
Revenue Next 5Y2.05%
EBIT growth 1Y3.02%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.41%
EBIT growth 5Y1.92%
EBIT Next Year38.65%
EBIT Next 3Y15.28%
EBIT Next 5Y10.54%
FCF growth 1Y-20.92%
FCF growth 3Y-16.86%
FCF growth 5Y22.43%
OCF growth 1Y-24.16%
OCF growth 3Y-12.3%
OCF growth 5Y3.22%
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL B / UPS FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for UPS stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to UPS.
What is the valuation status of UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL B (UPS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL B (UPS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL B (UPS) stock?
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL B (UPS) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL B (UPS) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL B (UPS) is 13.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.25.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for UPS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL B (UPS) is expected to decline by -9.74% in the next year.