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Uber (UBER) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS)

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

Company Profile

Uber (UBER) and United Parcel Service (UPS) both fall under the Transportation industry group, but UBER is classified in Ground Transportation while UPS is classified in Air Freight & Logistics.

SymbolUBERUPS
NameUber Technologies, Inc.United Parcel Service, Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorIndustrialsIndustrials
GICS Industry GroupTransportationTransportation
GICS IndustryGround TransportationAir Freight & Logistics
GICS Sub-IndustryPassenger Ground TransportationAir Freight & Logistics
Market Capitalization143.27 billion USD91.69 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateMay 10, 2019November 10, 1999
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Uber (UBER) at 17.46 and United Parcel Service (UPS) at 17.45 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

UBER

Transportation industry group

17.46

Max
92.10
Q3
44.86
Median
22.33
Q1
13.19
Min
0.00

UPS

Transportation industry group

17.45

Max
92.10
Q3
44.86
Median
22.33
Q1
13.19
Min
0.00
Uber (UBER) 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 1.04 is priced about in line with its industry on Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Uber (UBER) at 2.67 sits in the pricier quartile — UBER costs more per dollar of sales.

UBER

Transportation industry group

2.67

Max
4.22
Q3
2.24
Median
1.11
Q1
0.56
Min
0.07

UPS

Transportation industry group

1.04

Max
4.22
Q3
2.24
Median
1.11
Q1
0.56
Min
0.07
Uber (UBER) 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)

Both Uber (UBER) at 5.79 and United Parcel Service (UPS) at 5.64 carry a premium to book value versus peers, sitting in the upper Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) quartile of their industries.

UBER

Transportation industry group

5.79

Max
8.29
Q3
4.40
Median
2.12
Q1
1.21
Min
-2.29

UPS

Transportation industry group

5.64

Max
8.29
Q3
4.40
Median
2.12
Q1
1.21
Min
-2.29
Uber (UBER) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolUBERUPS
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)17.4617.45
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)2.671.04
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)5.795.64
Free Cash Flow Yield4.56%5.04%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Uber (UBER) at 35.31% and United Parcel Service (UPS) at 33.35% rank in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM) among industry peers, indicating strong returns on shareholders’ equity.

UBER

Transportation industry group

35.31%

Max
43.37%
Q3
20.41%
Median
10.34%
Q1
1.88%
Min
-18.53%

UPS

Transportation industry group

33.35%

Max
43.37%
Q3
20.41%
Median
10.34%
Q1
1.88%
Min
-18.53%
Uber (UBER) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Uber (UBER) at 15.91% 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.

UBER

Transportation industry group

15.91%

Max
43.82%
Q3
19.14%
Median
5.11%
Q1
0.86%
Min
-9.62%

UPS

Transportation industry group

5.94%

Max
43.82%
Q3
19.14%
Median
5.11%
Q1
0.86%
Min
-9.62%
Uber (UBER) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Uber (UBER) at 14.57% and United Parcel Service (UPS) at 6.33% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

UBER

Transportation industry group

14.57%

Max
54.53%
Q3
24.85%
Median
6.34%
Q1
1.12%
Min
-33.27%

UPS

Transportation industry group

6.33%

Max
54.53%
Q3
24.85%
Median
6.34%
Q1
1.12%
Min
-33.27%
Uber (UBER) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolUBERUPS
Return on Equity (TTM)35.31%33.35%
Return on Assets (TTM)6.94%7.19%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)15.91%5.94%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)14.57%6.33%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)39.64%22.45%

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolUBERUPS
1-Year Revenue Growth18.28%-2.65%
3-Year Revenue CAGR17.73%-4.04%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolUBERUPS
1-Year EPS Growth3.73%-2.81%
3-Year EPS CAGR---20.79%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Uber (UBER) at 1.07 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.

UBER

Transportation industry group

1.07

Max
2.26
Q3
1.61
Median
1.16
Q1
0.84
Min
0.42

UPS

Transportation industry group

1.21

Max
2.26
Q3
1.61
Median
1.16
Q1
0.84
Min
0.42
Uber (UBER) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Uber (UBER) at 0.48 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.

UBER

Transportation industry group

0.48

Max
3.37
Q3
1.64
Median
0.80
Q1
0.36
Min
0.00

UPS

Transportation industry group

1.82

Max
3.37
Q3
1.64
Median
0.80
Q1
0.36
Min
0.00
Uber (UBER) 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

SymbolUBERUPS
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.071.21
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.481.82
Net Debt / EBITDA0.901.93

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Uber (UBER) pays no dividend (yield 0.00%) — often a deliberate choice to reinvest earnings rather than return cash. Meanwhile United Parcel Service (UPS) reports a yield of 6.08%, ranking against industry peers normally.

UBER

Transportation industry group

0.00%

Max
5.97%
Q3
2.39%
Median
0.95%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

UPS

Transportation industry group

6.08%

Max
5.97%
Q3
2.39%
Median
0.95%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Uber (UBER) 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; Uber (UBER) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%).

UBER

Transportation industry group

0.00%

Max
106.15%
Q3
45.72%
Median
20.46%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

UPS

Transportation industry group

106.15%

Max
106.15%
Q3
45.72%
Median
20.46%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Uber (UBER) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolUBERUPS
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.00%6.08%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)0.00%106.15%

Performance & Risk

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Uber (UBER) 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

SymbolUBERUPS
1-Year Return-18.15%17.16%
1-Year Volatility32.66%29.25%
Beta1.111.04
3-Month Avg. Volume17.34M6.13M