Uber (UBER) vs. United Parcel Service (UPS)
This page compares Uber (UBER) with United Parcel Service (UPS) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, 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.
| Symbol | UBER | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | Uber Technologies, Inc. | United Parcel Service, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Industrials | Industrials |
| GICS Industry Group | Transportation | Transportation |
| GICS Industry | Ground Transportation | Air Freight & Logistics |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Passenger Ground Transportation | Air Freight & Logistics |
| Market Capitalization | 150.82 billion USD | 82.31 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | May 10, 2019 | November 10, 1999 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | UBER | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | -0.82% | -2.96% |
| 13-Week Price Return | 5.05% | -19.88% |
| 26-Week Price Return | -20.84% | 2.65% |
| 52-Week Price Return | -19.87% | -5.71% |
| Month-to-Date Return | -0.70% | -12.20% |
| Year-to-Date Return | -9.33% | -3.69% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 19.82M | 5.90M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 18.77M | 6.36M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 35.14% | 33.82% |
| Beta | 1.16 | 1.04 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both Uber (UBER) at 33.32% and United Parcel Service (UPS) at 33.03% rank in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM) among industry peers, indicating strong returns on shareholders’ equity.
UBER
Transportation industry group
33.32%
- 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 Uber (UBER) at 15.91% 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.
UBER
Transportation industry group
15.91%
- 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 Uber (UBER) at 11.66% 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.
UBER
Transportation industry group
11.66%
- 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 | UBER | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 33.32% | 33.03% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 14.17% | 7.31% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 15.91% | 5.94% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 11.66% | 8.46% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 35.54% | 83.06% |
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
- 2.08
- 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)
Uber (UBER) at 0.42 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.
UBER
Transportation industry group
0.42
- 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)
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 United Parcel Service (UPS) reports 8.04, ranking against industry peers normally.
UBER
Transportation industry group
-0.24
- 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 | UBER | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.07 | 1.21 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 1.03 | 1.21 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.42 | 1.55 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | -0.24 | 8.04 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | UBER | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 14.48% | -1.60% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 18.31% | -2.85% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 17.73% | -4.04% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 36.10% | 0.94% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | UBER | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | -84.82% | -27.21% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | -29.82% | -9.84% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | -- | -20.80% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | -- | 33.57% |
Dividend
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 6.71%, ranking against industry peers normally.
UBER
Transportation industry group
0.00%
- 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; Uber (UBER) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%).
UBER
Transportation industry group
0.00%
- 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 | UBER | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 6.71% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 102.91% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Uber (UBER) at 17.66 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.
UBER
Transportation industry group
17.66
- 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 Uber (UBER) at 2.81 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.
UBER
Transportation industry group
2.81
- 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)
Both Uber (UBER) at 5.92 and United Parcel Service (UPS) at 5.30 trade in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) among industry peers, indicating higher book-value multiples than typical peers.
UBER
Transportation industry group
5.92
- 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 | UBER | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 17.66 | 15.34 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.81 | 0.91 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 5.92 | 5.30 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 15.39 | 15.22 |