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Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS)

This page compares Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) with United Parcel Service (UPS) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) and United Parcel Service (UPS) both fall under the Transportation industry group, but CP is classified in Ground Transportation while UPS is classified in Air Freight & Logistics.

SymbolCPUPS
NameCanadian Pacific Kansas City LimitedUnited Parcel Service, Inc.
Country/RegionCanadaUnited States
GICS SectorIndustrialsIndustrials
GICS Industry GroupTransportationTransportation
GICS IndustryGround TransportationAir Freight & Logistics
GICS Sub-IndustryRail TransportationAir Freight & Logistics
Market Capitalization79.29 billion USD90.69 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateDecember 30, 1983November 10, 1999
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 27.65 and United Parcel Service (UPS) at 17.26 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

CP

Transportation industry group

27.65

Max
95.78
Q3
46.99
Median
21.89
Q1
13.87
Min
2.06

UPS

Transportation industry group

17.26

Max
95.78
Q3
46.99
Median
21.89
Q1
13.87
Min
2.06
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

United Parcel Service (UPS) at 1.03 prices around its industry’s typical Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 5.29 clears its benchmark range — CP looks notably rich on sales.

CP

Transportation industry group

5.29

Max
4.16
Q3
2.19
Median
1.09
Q1
0.58
Min
0.14

UPS

Transportation industry group

1.03

Max
4.16
Q3
2.19
Median
1.09
Q1
0.58
Min
0.14
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 2.37 is valued about in line with its industry on Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while United Parcel Service (UPS) at 5.58 carries a peer-beating premium to book — UPS is pricier on assets.

CP

Transportation industry group

2.37

Max
8.95
Q3
4.38
Median
2.05
Q1
1.22
Min
-2.38

UPS

Transportation industry group

5.58

Max
8.95
Q3
4.38
Median
2.05
Q1
1.22
Min
-2.38
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolCPUPS
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)27.6517.26
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)5.291.03
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)2.375.58
Free Cash Flow Yield2.40%5.10%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

United Parcel Service (UPS) at 33.35% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 8.43%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

CP

Transportation industry group

8.43%

Max
43.37%
Q3
20.89%
Median
10.23%
Q1
1.90%
Min
-18.46%

UPS

Transportation industry group

33.35%

Max
43.37%
Q3
20.89%
Median
10.23%
Q1
1.90%
Min
-18.46%
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 27.21% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of United Parcel Service (UPS) at 5.94%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

CP

Transportation industry group

27.21%

Max
43.82%
Q3
18.17%
Median
5.10%
Q1
0.74%
Min
-9.62%

UPS

Transportation industry group

5.94%

Max
43.82%
Q3
18.17%
Median
5.10%
Q1
0.74%
Min
-9.62%
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 37.56% operates in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile, ahead of United Parcel Service (UPS) at 6.33%, which runs around its industry’s norm.

CP

Transportation industry group

37.56%

Max
54.53%
Q3
24.18%
Median
6.33%
Q1
1.00%
Min
-33.27%

UPS

Transportation industry group

6.33%

Max
54.53%
Q3
24.18%
Median
6.33%
Q1
1.00%
Min
-33.27%
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolCPUPS
Return on Equity (TTM)8.43%33.35%
Return on Assets (TTM)4.30%7.19%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)27.21%5.94%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)37.56%6.33%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)53.85%22.45%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolCPUPS
1-Year Revenue Growth3.66%-2.65%
3-Year Revenue CAGR19.60%-4.04%

EPS Growth

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolCPUPS
1-Year EPS Growth13.32%-2.81%
3-Year EPS CAGR6.16%-20.79%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

United Parcel Service (UPS) at 1.21 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 0.67 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for CP.

CP

Transportation industry group

0.67

Max
2.26
Q3
1.61
Median
1.13
Q1
0.84
Min
0.19

UPS

Transportation industry group

1.21

Max
2.26
Q3
1.61
Median
1.13
Q1
0.84
Min
0.19
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 0.51 carries Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) around its industry mid-range, while United Parcel Service (UPS) at 1.82 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.

CP

Transportation industry group

0.51

Max
3.37
Q3
1.66
Median
0.76
Q1
0.36
Min
0.00

UPS

Transportation industry group

1.82

Max
3.37
Q3
1.66
Median
0.76
Q1
0.36
Min
0.00
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolCPUPS
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.671.21
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.511.82
Net Debt / EBITDA2.961.93

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

United Parcel Service (UPS) at 6.15% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, while Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 0.78% falls into the bottom quartile.

CP

Transportation industry group

0.78%

Max
6.15%
Q3
3.14%
Median
1.83%
Q1
1.11%
Min
0.35%

UPS

Transportation industry group

6.15%

Max
6.15%
Q3
3.14%
Median
1.83%
Q1
1.11%
Min
0.35%
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

United Parcel Service (UPS) reports an unusual Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) of 106.15% — outside the typical 0–100% range, indicating either negative earnings (negative ratio) or dividends above current-period earnings (above 100%), both signaling sustainability concerns. Meanwhile Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) reports 20.36%, ranking against industry peers normally.

CP

Transportation industry group

20.36%

Max
106.15%
Q3
45.95%
Median
20.55%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

UPS

Transportation industry group

106.15%

Max
106.15%
Q3
45.95%
Median
20.55%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolCPUPS
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.78%6.15%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)20.36%106.15%

Performance & Risk

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Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolCPUPS
1-Year Return10.69%16.24%
1-Year Volatility22.44%29.15%
Beta1.101.06
3-Month Avg. Volume2.87M6.38M