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United Parcel Service (UPS) vs. XPO (XPO)

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

Company Profile

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

SymbolUPSXPO
NameUnited Parcel Service, Inc.XPO, Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorIndustrialsIndustrials
GICS Industry GroupTransportationTransportation
GICS IndustryAir Freight & LogisticsGround Transportation
GICS Sub-IndustryAir Freight & LogisticsCargo Ground Transportation
Market Capitalization92.26 billion USD25.71 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateNovember 10, 1999October 7, 2003
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

United Parcel Service (UPS) at 17.56 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while XPO (XPO) at 75.24 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — XPO carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

UPS

Transportation industry group

17.56

Max
87.39
Q3
44.43
Median
22.03
Q1
13.30
Min
0.00

XPO

Transportation industry group

75.24

Max
87.39
Q3
44.43
Median
22.03
Q1
13.30
Min
0.00
United Parcel Service (UPS) vs. XPO (XPO): 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 XPO (XPO) at 3.10 sits in the pricier quartile — XPO costs more per dollar of sales.

UPS

Transportation industry group

1.04

Max
4.23
Q3
2.22
Median
1.15
Q1
0.57
Min
0.08

XPO

Transportation industry group

3.10

Max
4.23
Q3
2.22
Median
1.15
Q1
0.57
Min
0.08
United Parcel Service (UPS) vs. XPO (XPO): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Both look rich against book: United Parcel Service (UPS) at 5.68 sits in the upper Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) quartile, and XPO (XPO) at 13.76 prices even higher, above its industry range.

UPS

Transportation industry group

5.68

Max
8.05
Q3
4.22
Median
2.10
Q1
1.22
Min
-2.23

XPO

Transportation industry group

13.76

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

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolUPSXPO
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)17.5675.24
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)1.043.10
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)5.6813.76
Free Cash Flow Yield5.01%1.26%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

United Parcel Service (UPS) at 33.35% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of XPO (XPO) at 19.94%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

UPS

Transportation industry group

33.35%

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

XPO

Transportation industry group

19.94%

Max
43.37%
Q3
20.89%
Median
10.45%
Q1
1.90%
Min
-18.46%
United Parcel Service (UPS) vs. XPO (XPO): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both United Parcel Service (UPS) at 5.94% and XPO (XPO) at 4.19% keep about the typical share of revenue as profit for their industries — neither bottom line stands out from peers.

UPS

Transportation industry group

5.94%

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

XPO

Transportation industry group

4.19%

Max
43.82%
Q3
19.52%
Median
5.13%
Q1
1.18%
Min
-9.62%
United Parcel Service (UPS) vs. XPO (XPO): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both United Parcel Service (UPS) at 6.33% and XPO (XPO) at 8.78% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.

UPS

Transportation industry group

6.33%

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

XPO

Transportation industry group

8.78%

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

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolUPSXPO
Return on Equity (TTM)33.35%19.94%
Return on Assets (TTM)7.19%5.96%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)5.94%4.19%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)6.33%8.78%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)22.45%18.56%

Growth

Revenue Growth

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

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolUPSXPO
1-Year Revenue Growth-2.65%1.05%
3-Year Revenue CAGR-4.04%1.86%

EPS Growth

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

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolUPSXPO
1-Year EPS Growth-2.81%-18.27%
3-Year EPS CAGR-20.79%-22.90%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both United Parcel Service (UPS) at 1.21 and XPO (XPO) at 0.99 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

UPS

Transportation industry group

1.21

Max
2.26
Q3
1.62
Median
1.15
Q1
0.83
Min
0.42

XPO

Transportation industry group

0.99

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

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both United Parcel Service (UPS) at 1.82 and XPO (XPO) at 2.21 run Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) in the higher-leverage quartile of industry peers, indicating more debt relative to equity than typical competitors.

UPS

Transportation industry group

1.82

Max
3.37
Q3
1.66
Median
0.76
Q1
0.36
Min
0.00

XPO

Transportation industry group

2.21

Max
3.37
Q3
1.66
Median
0.76
Q1
0.36
Min
0.00
United Parcel Service (UPS) vs. XPO (XPO): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Transportation industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolUPSXPO
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.210.99
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)1.822.21
Net Debt / EBITDA1.932.98

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

XPO (XPO) 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 6.04%, ranking against industry peers normally.

UPS

Transportation industry group

6.04%

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

XPO

Transportation industry group

0.00%

Max
6.04%
Q3
2.58%
Median
1.01%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
United Parcel Service (UPS) vs. XPO (XPO): 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; XPO (XPO) pays no dividend (payout 0.00%).

UPS

Transportation industry group

106.15%

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

XPO

Transportation industry group

0.00%

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

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolUPSXPO
Dividend Yield (TTM)6.04%0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)106.15%0.00%

Performance & Risk

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United Parcel Service (UPS) vs. XPO (XPO): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolUPSXPO
1-Year Return19.75%87.66%
1-Year Volatility29.23%43.42%
Beta1.041.87
3-Month Avg. Volume6.29M1.47M