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FedEx (FDX) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS)

This page compares FedEx (FDX) with United Parcel Service (UPS) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

FedEx (FDX) and United Parcel Service (UPS) are both classified in the Air Freight & Logistics sub-industry within the broader Air Freight & Logistics industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

SymbolFDXUPS
NameFedEx CorporationUnited Parcel Service, Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorIndustrialsIndustrials
GICS Industry GroupTransportationTransportation
GICS IndustryAir Freight & LogisticsAir Freight & Logistics
GICS Sub-IndustryAir Freight & LogisticsAir Freight & Logistics
Market Capitalization78.26 billion USD93.69 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateApril 12, 1978November 10, 1999
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both FedEx (FDX) at 17.51 and United Parcel Service (UPS) at 17.83 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
87.39
Q3
44.43
Median
22.03
Q1
13.30
Min
0.00

UPS

Transportation industry group

17.83

Max
87.39
Q3
44.43
Median
22.03
Q1
13.30
Min
0.00
FedEx (FDX) 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)

On Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), both FedEx (FDX) at 0.85 and United Parcel Service (UPS) at 1.06 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

FDX

Transportation industry group

0.85

Max
4.23
Q3
2.22
Median
1.15
Q1
0.57
Min
0.08

UPS

Transportation industry group

1.06

Max
4.23
Q3
2.22
Median
1.15
Q1
0.57
Min
0.08
FedEx (FDX) 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)

FedEx (FDX) at 2.63 is valued about in line with its industry on Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while United Parcel Service (UPS) at 5.77 carries a peer-beating premium to book — UPS is pricier on assets.

FDX

Transportation industry group

2.63

Max
8.05
Q3
4.22
Median
2.10
Q1
1.22
Min
-2.23

UPS

Transportation industry group

5.77

Max
8.05
Q3
4.22
Median
2.10
Q1
1.22
Min
-2.23
FedEx (FDX) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolFDXUPS
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)17.5117.83
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)0.851.06
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)2.635.77
Free Cash Flow Yield1.14%4.94%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

United Parcel Service (UPS) at 33.35% 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%

UPS

Transportation industry group

33.35%

Max
43.37%
Q3
20.89%
Median
10.45%
Q1
1.90%
Min
-18.46%
FedEx (FDX) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): 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 United Parcel Service (UPS) at 5.94% 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%

UPS

Transportation industry group

5.94%

Max
43.82%
Q3
19.52%
Median
5.13%
Q1
1.18%
Min
-9.62%
FedEx (FDX) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): 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 United Parcel Service (UPS) at 6.33% 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%

UPS

Transportation industry group

6.33%

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

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolFDXUPS
Return on Equity (TTM)15.87%33.35%
Return on Assets (TTM)5.03%7.19%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)4.88%5.94%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)6.94%6.33%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)27.55%22.45%

Growth

Revenue Growth

FedEx (FDX) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolFDXUPS
1-Year Revenue Growth0.27%-2.65%
3-Year Revenue CAGR-2.03%-4.04%

EPS Growth

FedEx (FDX) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolFDXUPS
1-Year EPS Growth-2.32%-2.81%
3-Year EPS CAGR5.46%-20.79%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both FedEx (FDX) at 1.47 and United Parcel Service (UPS) at 1.21 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

UPS

Transportation industry group

1.21

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

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

FedEx (FDX) at 1.41 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.

FDX

Transportation industry group

1.41

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
FedEx (FDX) 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

SymbolFDXUPS
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.471.21
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)1.411.82
Net Debt / EBITDA2.921.93

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

United Parcel Service (UPS) at 5.95% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of FedEx (FDX) at 1.77%, which sits around the industry mid-range.

FDX

Transportation industry group

1.77%

Max
6.04%
Q3
2.58%
Median
1.01%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

UPS

Transportation industry group

5.95%

Max
6.04%
Q3
2.58%
Median
1.01%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
FedEx (FDX) 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 FedEx (FDX) reports 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%

UPS

Transportation industry group

106.15%

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

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolFDXUPS
Dividend Yield (TTM)1.77%5.95%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)30.59%106.15%

Performance & Risk

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FedEx (FDX) 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

SymbolFDXUPS
1-Year Return90.09%19.53%
1-Year Volatility28.29%29.24%
Beta1.291.05
3-Month Avg. Volume2.21M6.41M