UPS United Parcel Service PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for United Parcel Service stock stands at 18.96 as of Dec 20, 2024. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $6.63 and the stock price of $125.68 per share. A decrease of 10% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 21.1 of the last four quarters.
UPS PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of United Parcel Service has been 23.5. The current 18.96 P/E ratio is 19% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, UPS's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2020 quarter at 108.65, with a price of $168.4 and an EPS of $1.55. The Sep 2022 quarter marked the lowest point at 12.6, with a price of $161.54 and an EPS of $12.82.
United Parcel Service PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 377.16% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -86.63% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20.13 | 53.55% |
| 2022 | 13.11 | -9.77% |
| 2021 | 14.53 | -86.63% |
| 2020 | 108.65 | 377.16% |
| 2019 | 22.77 | 29.08% |
| 2018 | 17.64 | -16.64% |
| 2017 | 21.16 | -28.39% |
| 2016 | 29.55 | 65.18% |
| 2015 | 17.89 | -46.74% |
| 2014 | 33.59 | 48.63% |
UPS average PE ratio chart
Currently, UPS's PE ratio is higher than its 3-year average, but it is lower than its 5 and 10-year averages.
UPS PE vs peers
UPS's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks EXPD and CHRW, but it is higher than FDX's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| FDX Fedex Corp | 16.85 | $67.37B |
| UPS United Parcel Service Inc | 18.96 | $107.25B |
| EXPD Expeditors International Of Washington Inc | 21.65 | $15.6B |
| CHRW C H Robinson Worldwide Inc | 35.86 | $12.33B |
| ATSG Air Transport Services Group Inc | N/A | $1.44B |
| AIRT Air T Inc | N/A | $58.26M |
Frequently asked questions
What is United Parcel Service's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for UPS stock is 18.96 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for United Parcel Service (UPS)?
The average PE ratio for UPS stock over the past 3 years is 16.96.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for United Parcel Service (UPS)?
The average PE ratio for UPS stock over the past 5 years is 24.53.
What is the highest PE ratio for UPS?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 108.65 and it was in the Dec 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for UPS compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of UPS is 19% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is UPS's PE ratio calculated (United Parcel Service PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Dec 20, 2024), United Parcel Service's share price is $125.68. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $6.63. Therefore, United Parcel Service's PE ratio for today is 18.96. PE RATIO(18.96) = STOCK PRICE($125.68) / TTM EPS($6.63)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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