FedEx (FDX) vs. Uber (UBER)
This page compares FedEx (FDX) with Uber (UBER) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
FedEx (FDX) and Uber (UBER) both fall under the Transportation industry group, but FDX is classified in Air Freight & Logistics while UBER is classified in Ground Transportation.
| Symbol | FDX | UBER |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | FedEx Corporation | Uber Technologies, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Industrials | Industrials |
| GICS Industry Group | Transportation | Transportation |
| GICS Industry | Air Freight & Logistics | Ground Transportation |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Air Freight & Logistics | Passenger Ground Transportation |
| Market Capitalization | 89.47 billion USD | 150.82 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | April 12, 1978 | May 10, 2019 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | FDX | UBER |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | -1.78% | -0.82% |
| 13-Week Price Return | -1.33% | 5.05% |
| 26-Week Price Return | 45.62% | -20.84% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 61.09% | -19.87% |
| Month-to-Date Return | -8.33% | -0.70% |
| Year-to-Date Return | 27.99% | -9.33% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 1.46M | 19.82M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 1.85M | 18.77M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 33.21% | 35.14% |
| Beta | 1.30 | 1.16 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Uber (UBER) at 33.32% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of FedEx (FDX) at 15.76%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
FDX
Transportation industry group
15.76%
- Max
- 49.96%
- Q3
- 24.84%
- Median
- 14.64%
- Q1
- 3.88%
- Min
- -6.75%
UBER
Transportation industry group
33.32%
- Max
- 49.96%
- Q3
- 24.84%
- Median
- 14.64%
- Q1
- 3.88%
- Min
- -6.75%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Both FedEx (FDX) at 4.88% and Uber (UBER) at 15.91% post Net Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on net profitability.
FDX
Transportation industry group
4.88%
- Max
- 43.82%
- Q3
- 19.90%
- Median
- 6.87%
- Q1
- 1.71%
- Min
- -9.62%
UBER
Transportation industry group
15.91%
- Max
- 43.82%
- Q3
- 19.90%
- Median
- 6.87%
- Q1
- 1.71%
- Min
- -9.62%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both FedEx (FDX) at 6.20% and Uber (UBER) at 11.66% post Operating Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on operating profitability.
FDX
Transportation industry group
6.20%
- Max
- 47.61%
- Q3
- 23.60%
- Median
- 8.44%
- Q1
- 3.22%
- Min
- -10.15%
UBER
Transportation industry group
11.66%
- Max
- 47.61%
- Q3
- 23.60%
- Median
- 8.44%
- Q1
- 3.22%
- Min
- -10.15%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | FDX | UBER |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 15.76% | 33.32% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.98% | 14.17% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 4.88% | 15.91% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 6.20% | 11.66% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 71.39% | 35.54% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both FedEx (FDX) at 1.47 and Uber (UBER) at 1.07 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.
FDX
Transportation industry group
1.47
- Max
- 2.08
- Q3
- 1.57
- Median
- 1.10
- Q1
- 0.70
- Min
- 0.36
UBER
Transportation industry group
1.07
- Max
- 2.08
- Q3
- 1.57
- Median
- 1.10
- Q1
- 0.70
- Min
- 0.36
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both FedEx (FDX) at 0.85 and Uber (UBER) at 0.42 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.
FDX
Transportation industry group
0.85
- Max
- 2.69
- Q3
- 1.41
- Median
- 0.73
- Q1
- 0.30
- Min
- 0.00
UBER
Transportation industry group
0.42
- Max
- 2.69
- Q3
- 1.41
- Median
- 0.73
- Q1
- 0.30
- Min
- 0.00
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
Uber (UBER) reports a problematic Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of -0.24; operating income or EBIT does not fully cover interest expense, so the ratio points to interest-payment strain. Meanwhile FedEx (FDX) reports 13.77, ranking against industry peers normally.
FDX
Transportation industry group
13.77
- Max
- 21.71
- Q3
- 11.36
- Median
- 5.75
- Q1
- 1.63
- Min
- -4.33
UBER
Transportation industry group
-0.24
- Max
- 21.71
- Q3
- 11.36
- Median
- 5.75
- Q1
- 1.63
- Min
- -4.33
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | FDX | UBER |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.47 | 1.07 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 1.36 | 1.03 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.85 | 0.42 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 13.77 | -0.24 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | FDX | UBER |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 8.30% | 14.48% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 4.69% | 18.31% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | -2.03% | 17.73% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 4.90% | 36.10% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | FDX | UBER |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 17.63% | -84.82% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 17.85% | -29.82% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 5.40% | -- |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 27.96% | -- |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Uber (UBER) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile FedEx (FDX) reports a yield of 1.53%, ranking against industry peers normally.
FDX
Transportation industry group
1.53%
- Max
- 4.01%
- Q3
- 1.77%
- Median
- 0.81%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
UBER
Transportation industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 4.01%
- Q3
- 1.77%
- Median
- 0.81%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Uber (UBER) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%) — it may be reinvesting, using buybacks, or simply not returning cash through dividends. Meanwhile FedEx (FDX) reports a payout of 30.31%, ranking against industry peers normally.
FDX
Transportation industry group
30.31%
- Max
- 112.14%
- Q3
- 47.86%
- Median
- 15.73%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
UBER
Transportation industry group
0.00%
- Max
- 112.14%
- Q3
- 47.86%
- Median
- 15.73%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | FDX | UBER |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.53% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 30.31% | 0.00% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both FedEx (FDX) at 19.75 and Uber (UBER) at 17.66 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.
FDX
Transportation industry group
19.75
- Max
- 68.67
- Q3
- 39.12
- Median
- 22.03
- Q1
- 12.85
- Min
- 1.75
UBER
Transportation industry group
17.66
- Max
- 68.67
- Q3
- 39.12
- Median
- 22.03
- Q1
- 12.85
- Min
- 1.75
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Both FedEx (FDX) at 0.96 and Uber (UBER) at 2.81 post Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing revenue multiple.
FDX
Transportation industry group
0.96
- Max
- 5.87
- Q3
- 2.82
- Median
- 1.48
- Q1
- 0.70
- Min
- 0.14
UBER
Transportation industry group
2.81
- Max
- 5.87
- Q3
- 2.82
- Median
- 1.48
- Q1
- 0.70
- Min
- 0.14
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
FedEx (FDX) at 3.06 carries typical industry Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Uber (UBER) at 5.92 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — UBER carries a higher book-value multiple relative to peers.
FDX
Transportation industry group
3.06
- Max
- 9.25
- Q3
- 4.77
- Median
- 2.14
- Q1
- 1.36
- Min
- 0.45
UBER
Transportation industry group
5.92
- Max
- 9.25
- Q3
- 4.77
- Median
- 2.14
- Q1
- 1.36
- Min
- 0.45
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | FDX | UBER |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 19.75 | 17.66 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.96 | 2.81 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 3.06 | 5.92 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 20.26 | 15.39 |