UNITED PARCEL SERVICE-CL B (UPS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:UPS - US9113121068 - Common Stock
99.74 USD
+0.06 (+0.06%)
Overall UPS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated UPS 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 it does not seem to be growing. Finally UPS also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, UPS could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
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.
In the past 5 years UPS has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years UPS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
UPS has a better Return On Assets (7.71%) than 82.61% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 34.77%, UPS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.40%, UPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for UPS is above the industry average of 12.36%.
| 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.
UPS's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
UPS's Operating Margin of 9.29% is amongst the best of the industry. UPS outperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of UPS has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 82.44%, UPS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so UPS is creating value.
UPS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for UPS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, UPS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.01 indicates that UPS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
UPS's Altman-Z score of 3.01 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. UPS outperforms 56.52% of its industry peers.
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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.64) than 73.91% of its industry peers.
UPS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.51. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.51, UPS is doing worse than 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.01 |
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 has a Current ratio of 1.30. This is in the lower half of the industry: UPS underperforms 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.
The Quick ratio of UPS (1.30) is worse than 65.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.3 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
UPS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.07%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.53% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, UPS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.33% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.21% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.95% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.05% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-9.62%
EPS Next 2Y-3.4%
EPS Next 3Y1.28%
EPS Next 5Y4.95%
Revenue Next Year-3.4%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.84%
Revenue Next 3Y0.02%
Revenue Next 5Y2.05%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.25 indicates a correct valuation of UPS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of UPS indicates a rather cheap valuation: UPS is cheaper than 82.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
UPS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.84.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.83, UPS is valued correctly.
86.96% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than UPS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
UPS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of UPS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: UPS is cheaper than 73.91% of the companies listed in the same industry.
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 | 19.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of UPS may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)25.2
EPS Next 2Y-3.4%
EPS Next 3Y1.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
UPS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.52%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.17, UPS pays a better dividend. On top of this UPS pays more dividend than 95.65% 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 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.52% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of UPS grows each year by 11.17%, which is quite nice.
UPS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
UPS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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-3.4%
EPS Next 3Y1.28%
NYSE:UPS (12/30/2025, 3:44:07 PM)
99.74
+0.06 (+0.06%)
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 Cap84.62B
Revenue(TTM)89.48B
Net Income(TTM)5.50B
Analysts72.94
Price Target106.08 (6.36%)
Short Float %2.05%
Short Ratio2.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.52% |
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)0.21%
PT rev (3m)-0.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.45%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.55%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.83 | ||
| P/S | 0.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 10 | ||
| P/B | 5.35 | ||
| P/tB | 11.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.55 |
EPS(TTM)7.53
EY7.55%
EPS(NY)7.21
Fwd EY7.23%
FCF(TTM)5.18
FCFY5.2%
OCF(TTM)9.98
OCFY10%
SpS105.47
BVpS18.65
TBVpS8.91
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)25.2
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 | 3.01 |
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-9.62%
EPS Next 2Y-3.4%
EPS Next 3Y1.28%
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-3.4%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.84%
Revenue Next 3Y0.02%
Revenue Next 5Y2.05%
EBIT growth 1Y3.02%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.41%
EBIT growth 5Y1.92%
EBIT Next Year38.49%
EBIT Next 3Y15.23%
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 6 / 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 13.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.35.
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 -9.62% in the next year.