Uber (UBER) Stock Analysis
Here is a fundamental analysis of Uber (UBER), benchmarking its profitability, financial strength, dividend and valuation against its industry group peers.
Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Performance at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: UBER | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | -19.59% | 46.94% |
Risk
Drawdown
Risk at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: UBER | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Volatility | 32.71% | 39.71% |
| Beta | 1.12 | 1.15 |
Company Profile
| Profile Item | UBER |
|---|---|
| Name | Uber Technologies, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Industrials |
| GICS Industry Group | Transportation |
| GICS Industry | Ground Transportation |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Passenger Ground Transportation |
| Market Capitalization | 140.15 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Uber (UBER) trades at P/E ratio of 17.08, near the industry’s usual earnings multiple. The stock is not showing a clear peer discount or premium on trailing earnings.
UBER
Transportation industry group
17.08
Group distribution
- Max
- 96.57
- Q3
- 48.32
- Median
- 23.00
- UBER
- 17.08
- Q1
- 13.51
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- CSX
- 29.18
- CP
- 27.98
- UNP
- 22.43
- CNI
- 21.87
- FDX
- 18.05
- UPS
- 17.49
- UBER
- 17.08
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Uber (UBER) trades at 2.61 on P/S ratio, in the higher sales-valuation quartile. Investors are paying up for each dollar of revenue, so stronger margins, growth, or revenue quality need to carry that price.
UBER
Transportation industry group
2.61
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.18
- UBER
- 2.61
- Q3
- 2.26
- Median
- 1.11
- Q1
- 0.60
- Min
- 0.07
Largest peers
- UNP
- 6.55
- CSX
- 6.25
- CP
- 5.34
- CNI
- 4.18
- UBER
- 2.61
- UPS
- 1.04
- FDX
- 0.88
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Uber (UBER) trades at 5.66 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.
UBER
Transportation industry group
5.66
Group distribution
- Max
- 8.88
- UBER
- 5.66
- Q3
- 4.49
- Median
- 2.15
- Q1
- 1.24
- Min
- -2.43
Largest peers
- UNP
- 8.34
- CSX
- 6.51
- UBER
- 5.66
- UPS
- 5.66
- CNI
- 4.68
- FDX
- 2.71
- CP
- 2.41
Valuation at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: UBER | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 17.08 | 23.00 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.61 | 1.11 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 5.66 | 2.15 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 4.66% | 2.63% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Uber (UBER) posts ROE of 35.31%, in the upper peer quartile. That suggests the company earns more from each dollar of shareholders’ equity than most industry peers, a useful capital-efficiency signal.
UBER
Transportation industry group
35.31%
Group distribution
- Max
- 43.37%
- UBER
- 35.31%
- Q3
- 20.41%
- Median
- 10.34%
- Q1
- 1.88%
- Min
- -18.53%
Largest peers
- UNP
- 40.69%
- UBER
- 35.31%
- UPS
- 33.35%
- CSX
- 23.68%
- CNI
- 21.85%
- FDX
- 15.87%
- CP
- 8.43%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Uber (UBER) keeps 15.91% of revenue as net profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal net margin range. Its full cost stack is taking a typical share of sales for the industry.
UBER
Transportation industry group
15.91%
Group distribution
- Max
- 43.82%
- Q3
- 19.14%
- UBER
- 15.91%
- Median
- 5.11%
- Q1
- 0.86%
- Min
- -9.62%
Largest peers
- UNP
- 29.20%
- CNI
- 27.23%
- CP
- 27.21%
- CSX
- 21.55%
- UBER
- 15.91%
- UPS
- 5.94%
- FDX
- 4.88%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Uber (UBER) turns 14.57% of revenue into operating profit, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal operating margin range. Its core cost structure looks typical for the industry.
UBER
Transportation industry group
14.57%
Group distribution
- Max
- 54.53%
- Q3
- 24.85%
- UBER
- 14.57%
- Median
- 6.34%
- Q1
- 1.12%
- Min
- -33.27%
Largest peers
- UNP
- 40.36%
- CNI
- 38.41%
- CP
- 37.56%
- CSX
- 36.16%
- UBER
- 14.57%
- FDX
- 6.94%
- UPS
- 6.33%
Profitability at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: UBER | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 35.31% | 10.34% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 6.94% | 4.02% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 15.91% | 5.11% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 14.57% | 6.34% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 39.64% | 27.82% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Uber (UBER) has current ratio of 1.07, in the healthier middle range for its industry. The short-term asset cushion looks balanced relative to peers rather than stretched thin.
UBER
Transportation industry group
1.07
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.26
- Q3
- 1.61
- Median
- 1.16
- UBER
- 1.07
- Q1
- 0.84
- Min
- 0.42
Largest peers
- FDX
- 1.47
- UPS
- 1.21
- UBER
- 1.07
- CSX
- 0.97
- UNP
- 0.92
- CP
- 0.67
- CNI
- 0.67
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Uber (UBER) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.
UBER
Transportation industry group
0.48
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.37
- Q3
- 1.64
- Median
- 0.80
- UBER
- 0.48
- Q1
- 0.36
- Min
- 0.00
Largest peers
- UPS
- 1.82
- UNP
- 1.62
- CSX
- 1.43
- FDX
- 1.41
- CNI
- 1.06
- CP
- 0.51
- UBER
- 0.48
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: UBER | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.07 | 1.16 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.48 | 0.80 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.90 | 2.13 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Uber (UBER) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.
UBER
Transportation industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 6.07%
- Q3
- 2.46%
- Median
- 0.94%
- UBER
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- UPS
- 6.07%
- CNI
- 2.21%
- UNP
- 2.02%
- FDX
- 1.44%
- CSX
- 1.18%
- CP
- 0.77%
- UBER
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Uber (UBER) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.
UBER
Transportation industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 106.15%
- Q3
- 45.72%
- Median
- 20.46%
- UBER
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- UPS
- 106.15%
- CNI
- 47.13%
- UNP
- 45.10%
- CSX
- 32.52%
- FDX
- 30.59%
- CP
- 20.36%
- UBER
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Metric | Current stock: UBER | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.94% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 20.46% |