United Parcel Service Inc EV/EBITDA
Data as of August 04, 2026
EV/EBITDA
10.39
Enterprise Value
$108.42B
EBITDA (TTM)
$10.43B
Sector
Logistics & Transportation
How It's Calculated
10.39 = $108.42B ÷ $10.43B
What This Means
United Parcel Service Inc's EV/EBITDA of 10.4 is in a moderate range for Logistics & Transportation.
About United Parcel Service Inc
United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) operates in the Logistics & Transportation sector, specifically in Logistics & Transportation. With a market capitalization of about $88.59B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $106.87, within a 52-week range of $82.00 to $122.41 (-12.7% from the high, +30.3% from the low). Beta of 1.05 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 5.1%, signaling modest profitability that investors should weigh against growth plans.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For United Parcel Service Inc, the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Logistics & Transportation. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 10.39x EV/EBITDA, United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) carries a mid-range EV/EBITDA multiple that investors often stack-rank within the sector. Enterprise value of about $108.42B and EBITDA near $10.43B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the UPS metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Logistics & Transportation names on our S&P 100 coverage, United Parcel Service Inc's EV/EBITDA of 10.39 can be compared with peers such as FDX (8.74). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Logistics & Transportation stocks.
Key Takeaways
- UPS is grouped in the Logistics & Transportation sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.05 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 5.1% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is UPS's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. United Parcel Service Inc's ratio is about 10.39 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Logistics & Transportation.
Is 10.39 high or low vs peers?
Among Logistics & Transportation peers (e.g. FDX (8.74)), UPS's 10.39 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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