GROWTH
Top line contracting.
−2.5% YoY versus +0.2% prior. 3y CAGR −3.9%.
−2.5%
United Parcel Service, Inc. UPS
Industrials · Market Cap: $91.9B
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Fundamentals as of 2025-12-31
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Industrials · Market Cap: $91.9B
Live price unavailable
Fundamentals as of 2025-12-31
All analysis on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Fair values are model-based estimates. Always do your own research.
1 of 2 legendary models say BUY UPS — but Joel Greenblatt disagrees.
What would legendary investors pay for UPS?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Mixed — United Parcel Service, Inc. has 34.3% ROE but D/E 3.50.
Financial story
Mixed — United Parcel Service, Inc.'s 34.3% ROE is strong, but its 3.50 debt-to-equity is elevated.
Bottom line: UPS splits the legendary models — 1 BUY, 0 HOLD, 1 AVOID, but earns a D sector grade (39/100) in Industrials. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
−2.5% YoY versus +0.2% prior. 3y CAGR −3.9%.
−2.5%Net margin 6.3% versus 6.4% prior (−0.1pp). Operating 9.6%.
6.3%P/E 17.6x — 15% above the 5y median of 15.2x. Forward 15.3x hints at EPS expansion next year.
17.6xHow does UPS compare?
The Question
See exactly where UPS ranks
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Sign in to see the rankingUPS sits at #134 in Industrials with a D grade (39/100).
UPS is in the Industrials sector. Sector ranking and peer comparison are in the sector tab.
1 of 2 legendary investor models rate UPS a BUY. Fair value estimates and full investor breakdown are in the valuation tab.
Average fair value across qualifying models: $136. See the per-investor fair-value table in the valuation tab.
UPS trades at 14.8x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
UPS and HWM differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full UPS vs HWM compare matrix.
Buffett and Greenblatt evaluate UPS against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
