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FedEx (FDX) vs. Uber (UBER)

This page compares FedEx (FDX) with Uber (UBER) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, 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.

SymbolFDXUBER
NameFedEx CorporationUber Technologies, Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorIndustrialsIndustrials
GICS Industry GroupTransportationTransportation
GICS IndustryAir Freight & LogisticsGround Transportation
GICS Sub-IndustryAir Freight & LogisticsPassenger Ground Transportation
Market Capitalization78.26 billion USD146.99 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateApril 12, 1978May 10, 2019
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both FedEx (FDX) at 17.51 and Uber (UBER) at 17.92 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

17.51

Max
87.12
Q3
44.65
Median
21.99
Q1
13.46
Min
0.00

UBER

Transportation industry group

17.92

Max
87.12
Q3
44.65
Median
21.99
Q1
13.46
Min
0.00
FedEx (FDX) vs. Uber (UBER): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

FedEx (FDX) at 0.85 is priced about in line with its industry on Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Uber (UBER) at 2.74 sits in the pricier quartile — UBER costs more per dollar of sales.

FDX

Transportation industry group

0.85

Max
4.19
Q3
2.22
Median
1.15
Q1
0.57
Min
0.08

UBER

Transportation industry group

2.74

Max
4.19
Q3
2.22
Median
1.15
Q1
0.57
Min
0.08
FedEx (FDX) vs. Uber (UBER): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

FedEx (FDX) at 2.63 is valued about in line with its industry on Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Uber (UBER) at 5.94 carries a peer-beating premium to book — UBER is pricier on assets.

FDX

Transportation industry group

2.63

Max
8.48
Q3
4.17
Median
2.15
Q1
1.20
Min
-2.22

UBER

Transportation industry group

5.94

Max
8.48
Q3
4.17
Median
2.15
Q1
1.20
Min
-2.22
FedEx (FDX) vs. Uber (UBER): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolFDXUBER
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)17.5117.92
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)0.852.74
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)2.635.94
Free Cash Flow Yield1.14%4.45%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Uber (UBER) at 35.31% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of FedEx (FDX) at 15.87%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

FDX

Transportation industry group

15.87%

Max
43.37%
Q3
20.89%
Median
10.45%
Q1
1.90%
Min
-18.46%

UBER

Transportation industry group

35.31%

Max
43.37%
Q3
20.89%
Median
10.45%
Q1
1.90%
Min
-18.46%
FedEx (FDX) vs. Uber (UBER): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both FedEx (FDX) at 4.88% and Uber (UBER) at 15.91% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

FDX

Transportation industry group

4.88%

Max
43.82%
Q3
19.52%
Median
5.13%
Q1
1.18%
Min
-9.62%

UBER

Transportation industry group

15.91%

Max
43.82%
Q3
19.52%
Median
5.13%
Q1
1.18%
Min
-9.62%
FedEx (FDX) vs. Uber (UBER): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both FedEx (FDX) at 6.94% and Uber (UBER) at 14.57% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

FDX

Transportation industry group

6.94%

Max
54.53%
Q3
24.18%
Median
6.35%
Q1
1.27%
Min
-20.08%

UBER

Transportation industry group

14.57%

Max
54.53%
Q3
24.18%
Median
6.35%
Q1
1.27%
Min
-20.08%
FedEx (FDX) vs. Uber (UBER): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolFDXUBER
Return on Equity (TTM)15.87%35.31%
Return on Assets (TTM)5.03%6.94%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)4.88%15.91%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)6.94%14.57%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)27.55%39.64%

Growth

Revenue Growth

FedEx (FDX) vs. Uber (UBER): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolFDXUBER
1-Year Revenue Growth0.27%18.28%
3-Year Revenue CAGR-2.03%17.73%

EPS Growth

FedEx (FDX) vs. Uber (UBER): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolFDXUBER
1-Year EPS Growth-2.32%3.73%
3-Year EPS CAGR5.46%--

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
2.26
Q3
1.62
Median
1.15
Q1
0.83
Min
0.42

UBER

Transportation industry group

1.07

Max
2.26
Q3
1.62
Median
1.15
Q1
0.83
Min
0.42
FedEx (FDX) vs. Uber (UBER): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both FedEx (FDX) at 1.41 and Uber (UBER) at 0.48 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

1.41

Max
3.37
Q3
1.66
Median
0.76
Q1
0.36
Min
0.00

UBER

Transportation industry group

0.48

Max
3.37
Q3
1.66
Median
0.76
Q1
0.36
Min
0.00
FedEx (FDX) vs. Uber (UBER): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolFDXUBER
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.471.07
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)1.410.48
Net Debt / EBITDA2.920.90

Dividends

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 1.77%, ranking against industry peers normally.

FDX

Transportation industry group

1.77%

Max
5.95%
Q3
2.51%
Median
1.01%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

UBER

Transportation industry group

0.00%

Max
5.95%
Q3
2.51%
Median
1.01%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
FedEx (FDX) vs. Uber (UBER): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

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 30.59%, ranking against industry peers normally.

FDX

Transportation industry group

30.59%

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

UBER

Transportation industry group

0.00%

Max
106.15%
Q3
45.95%
Median
20.55%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
FedEx (FDX) vs. Uber (UBER): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolFDXUBER
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.77%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)30.59%0.00%

Performance & Risk

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FedEx (FDX) vs. Uber (UBER): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolFDXUBER
1-Year Return90.09%-13.13%
1-Year Volatility28.29%32.63%
Beta1.291.12
3-Month Avg. Volume2.21M17.37M