FedEx (FDX) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS)
This page compares FedEx (FDX) with United Parcel Service (UPS) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, 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.
| Symbol | FDX | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | FedEx Corporation | United Parcel Service, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Industrials | Industrials |
| GICS Industry Group | Transportation | Transportation |
| GICS Industry | Air Freight & Logistics | Air Freight & Logistics |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Air Freight & Logistics | Air Freight & Logistics |
| Market Capitalization | 89.47 billion USD | 82.31 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | April 12, 1978 | November 10, 1999 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | FDX | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | -1.78% | -2.96% |
| 13-Week Price Return | -1.33% | -19.88% |
| 26-Week Price Return | 45.62% | 2.65% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 61.09% | -5.71% |
| Month-to-Date Return | -8.33% | -12.20% |
| Year-to-Date Return | 27.99% | -3.69% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 1.46M | 5.90M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 1.85M | 6.36M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 33.21% | 33.82% |
| Beta | 1.30 | 1.04 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
United Parcel Service (UPS) at 33.03% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of 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%
UPS
Transportation industry group
33.03%
- 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 United Parcel Service (UPS) at 5.94% 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%
UPS
Transportation industry group
5.94%
- 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 United Parcel Service (UPS) at 8.46% 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%
UPS
Transportation industry group
8.46%
- Max
- 47.61%
- Q3
- 23.60%
- Median
- 8.44%
- Q1
- 3.22%
- Min
- -10.15%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | FDX | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 15.76% | 33.03% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 4.98% | 7.31% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 4.88% | 5.94% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 6.20% | 8.46% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 71.39% | 83.06% |
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
- 2.08
- 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
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
FedEx (FDX) at 0.85 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.
FDX
Transportation industry group
0.85
- 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
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
FedEx (FDX) at 13.77 ranks in the top quartile for Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM), ahead of United Parcel Service (UPS) at 8.04, which sits around the industry mid-range.
FDX
Transportation industry group
13.77
- 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
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | FDX | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.47 | 1.21 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 1.36 | 1.21 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.85 | 1.55 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 13.77 | 8.04 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | FDX | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 8.30% | -1.60% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 4.69% | -2.85% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | -2.03% | -4.04% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 4.90% | 0.94% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | FDX | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 17.63% | -27.21% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 17.85% | -9.84% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 5.40% | -20.80% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 27.96% | 33.57% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both FedEx (FDX) at 1.53% 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.
FDX
Transportation industry group
1.53%
- 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%
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 FedEx (FDX) reports 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%
UPS
Transportation industry group
102.91%
- Max
- 112.14%
- Q3
- 47.86%
- Median
- 15.73%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | FDX | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 1.53% | 6.71% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 30.31% | 102.91% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both FedEx (FDX) at 19.75 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.
FDX
Transportation industry group
19.75
- 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
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Both FedEx (FDX) at 0.96 and United Parcel Service (UPS) at 0.91 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
UPS
Transportation industry group
0.91
- 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 United Parcel Service (UPS) at 5.30 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — UPS 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
UPS
Transportation industry group
5.30
- Max
- 9.25
- Q3
- 4.77
- Median
- 2.14
- Q1
- 1.36
- Min
- 0.45
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | FDX | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 19.75 | 15.34 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.96 | 0.91 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 3.06 | 5.30 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 20.26 | 15.22 |