Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Industrials
Industry: Integrated Freight & Logistics

United Parcel Service, Inc., a package delivery and logistics provider, offers transportation and delivery services. It operates through two segments, U.S. Domestic Package and International Package. The U.S. Domestic Package segment offers time-definite delivery services for express letters, documents, packages and palletized freight through air and ground services. The International Package segment provides small package operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Canada and Latin America, and Asia. The company offers a range of guaranteed day- and time-definite international transportation services; day-definite services; cross-border ground package delivery; contract-only, e-commerce solutions for non-urgent, and cross-border shipments; and international service for urgent and palletized shipments. It also provides international air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, customs brokerage and insurance, mail services, healthcare logistics, distribution, and post-sales services. United Parcel Service, Inc. was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for UPS
Revenue projections for UPS

Investors are expected to be cautious with United Parcel Service, Inc., as its revenues are projected to fall compared to last year. A decline in revenue often results in a negative impact on profitability, prompting concerns about the company's financial stability and making investors more conservative in their approach.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 1.145000
forwardPE 15.061281
debtToEquity 155.425000
earningsGrowth 0.374000
revenueGrowth 0.056000
grossMargins 0.217010
operatingMargins 0.092200
trailingEps 6.620000
forwardEps 8.810000

UPS's current ratio being 1.145 suggests the company will have no issues paying off its short-term debt. With sufficient cash reserves and current assets, UPS can easily cover its immediate liabilities, reflecting solid financial health.
United Parcel Service, Inc.'s Forward PE ratio is favorable, indicating that the stock price is well-positioned in relation to its earnings. It is not overpriced, leaving room for growth, which makes it a solid option for investors seeking both stability and future appreciation.
UPS's elevated debt-to-equity ratio reflects substantial leverage, meaning the company relies heavily on borrowed funds. This could increase financial risk, particularly in times of economic uncertainty or if the company's profitability declines.
UPS's forward EPS being higher than its trailing EPS indicates that the company is expected to achieve greater profitability this financial year. This suggests improving earnings and a stronger financial position compared to the previous year's performance.

Price projections:

Price projections for UPS
Price projections for UPS

Throughout its recent performance, United Parcel Service, Inc.'s price has been consistently close to the lower range of projected values. This suggests that the company may face challenges in achieving higher valuations in the eyes of investors.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for UPS
Recommendations trend for UPS


Analysts have shown a buy bias for UPS, marking it as a favorable investment option. This could inspire investors to see UPS as a strong place to park their money, given the positive outlook and growth potential associated with the stock in recent evaluations.