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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 historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, 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
Company 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 Capitalization76.46 billion USD82.31 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateDecember 30, 1983November 10, 1999
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

CP
UPS
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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.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolCPUPS
5-Day Price Return0.91%-2.96%
13-Week Price Return2.78%-19.88%
26-Week Price Return17.58%2.65%
52-Week Price Return2.83%-5.71%
Month-to-Date Return-0.96%-12.20%
Year-to-Date Return15.78%-3.69%
10-Day Avg. Volume1.22M5.90M
3-Month Avg. Volume1.53M6.36M
3-Month Volatility23.74%33.82%
Beta0.911.04

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

United Parcel Service (UPS) at 33.03% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 8.85%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

CP

Transportation industry group

8.85%

Max
49.96%
Q3
24.84%
Median
14.64%
Q1
3.88%
Min
-6.75%

UPS

Transportation industry group

33.03%

Max
49.96%
Q3
24.84%
Median
14.64%
Q1
3.88%
Min
-6.75%
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% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of United Parcel Service (UPS) at 5.94%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

CP

Transportation industry group

27.21%

Max
43.82%
Q3
19.90%
Median
6.87%
Q1
1.71%
Min
-9.62%

UPS

Transportation industry group

5.94%

Max
43.82%
Q3
19.90%
Median
6.87%
Q1
1.71%
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 37.04% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of United Parcel Service (UPS) at 8.46%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

CP

Transportation industry group

37.04%

Max
47.61%
Q3
23.60%
Median
8.44%
Q1
3.22%
Min
-10.15%

UPS

Transportation industry group

8.46%

Max
47.61%
Q3
23.60%
Median
8.44%
Q1
3.22%
Min
-10.15%
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)8.85%33.03%
Return on Assets (TTM)4.72%7.31%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)27.21%5.94%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)37.04%8.46%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)85.42%83.06%

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
2.08
Q3
1.57
Median
1.10
Q1
0.70
Min
0.36

UPS

Transportation industry group

1.21

Max
2.08
Q3
1.57
Median
1.10
Q1
0.70
Min
0.36
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 0.52 carries Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) around its industry mid-range, while United Parcel Service (UPS) at 1.55 sits in the higher-leverage quartile.

CP

Transportation industry group

0.52

Max
2.69
Q3
1.41
Median
0.73
Q1
0.30
Min
0.00

UPS

Transportation industry group

1.55

Max
2.69
Q3
1.41
Median
0.73
Q1
0.30
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.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

Both Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 11.36 and United Parcel Service (UPS) at 8.04 post Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on interest-coverage headroom.

CP

Transportation industry group

11.36

Max
21.71
Q3
11.36
Median
5.75
Q1
1.63
Min
-4.33

UPS

Transportation industry group

8.04

Max
21.71
Q3
11.36
Median
5.75
Q1
1.63
Min
-4.33
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolCPUPS
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.671.21
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.571.21
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.521.55
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)11.368.04

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
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-2.48%-1.60%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)1.10%-2.85%
3-Year Revenue CAGR19.60%-4.04%
5-Year Revenue CAGR14.36%0.94%

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
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-3.20%-27.21%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)8.79%-9.84%
3-Year EPS CAGR6.20%-20.80%
5-Year EPS CAGR4.67%33.57%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 0.79% and United Parcel Service (UPS) at 6.71% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

CP

Transportation industry group

0.79%

Max
4.01%
Q3
1.77%
Median
0.81%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

UPS

Transportation industry group

6.71%

Max
4.01%
Q3
1.77%
Median
0.81%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
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 102.91% — 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 20.19%, ranking against industry peers normally.

CP

Transportation industry group

20.19%

Max
112.14%
Q3
47.86%
Median
15.73%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

UPS

Transportation industry group

102.91%

Max
112.14%
Q3
47.86%
Median
15.73%
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.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolCPUPS
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.79%6.71%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)20.19%102.91%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 25.48 and United Parcel Service (UPS) at 15.34 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

25.48

Max
68.67
Q3
39.12
Median
22.03
Q1
12.85
Min
1.75

UPS

Transportation industry group

15.34

Max
68.67
Q3
39.12
Median
22.03
Q1
12.85
Min
1.75
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 0.91 hovers around the typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CP) at 6.93 sits above its industry benchmark range — an elevated trailing revenue multiple for CP relative to peers.

CP

Transportation industry group

6.93

Max
5.87
Q3
2.82
Median
1.48
Q1
0.70
Min
0.14

UPS

Transportation industry group

0.91

Max
5.87
Q3
2.82
Median
1.48
Q1
0.70
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 2.11 carries typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while United Parcel Service (UPS) at 5.30 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — UPS carries a higher book-value multiple relative to peers.

CP

Transportation industry group

2.11

Max
9.25
Q3
4.77
Median
2.14
Q1
1.36
Min
0.45

UPS

Transportation industry group

5.30

Max
9.25
Q3
4.77
Median
2.14
Q1
1.36
Min
0.45
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)25.4815.34
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)6.930.91
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)2.115.30
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)50.8415.22