United Parcel Service, Inc. EV/EBITDA
Data as of June 01, 2026
EV/EBITDA
9.60
Enterprise Value
$113.58B
EBITDA (TTM)
$11.83B
Sector
Industrials
How It's Calculated
9.60 = $113.58B ÷ $11.83B
What This Means
United Parcel Service, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 9.6 is on the lower side versus many large-cap peers — context still depends on growth and leverage.
About United Parcel Service, Inc.
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in Integrated Freight & Logistics. With a market capitalization of about $90.69B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $106.69, within a 52-week range of $82.00 to $122.41 (-12.8% from the high, +30.1% from the low). Beta of 1.05 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 5.9%, 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 Industrials. 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 9.60x 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 $113.58B and EBITDA near $11.83B 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 Industrials names on our S&P 100 coverage, United Parcel Service, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 9.60 can be compared with peers such as CAT (30.45), GE (31.60), RTX (18.07). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Industrials stocks.
Key Takeaways
- UPS is grouped in the Industrials sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.05 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 5.9% 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 9.60 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Industrials.
Is 9.60 high or low vs peers?
Among Industrials peers (e.g. GE (31.60), CAT (30.45), ETN (27.85)), UPS's 9.60 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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