United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B (UPS) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
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United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B (UPS) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 18.15 (historical range: 12.23–31.60, median: 15.76), placing it at the 70th percentile — above its historical average, P/S ratio of 0.92 (range: 0.78–2.16, 12th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 16.26 (range: 10.54–19.64, 83th percentile).
United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 18.15 | 15.76 | 70th | above its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 0.92 | 1.37 | 12th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 16.26 | 14.02 | 83th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 6.58% | 4.85% | 85th | cheap relative to its history |
United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B (UPS) Valuation & P/E History
United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B (UPS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector, specifically the Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) industry currently trading at $97.40 with a market capitalization of $82.9 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for UPS based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 18.15 is above the historical median of 15.76, placing UPS at the 70th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 0.92 compares to a median of 1.37.
UPS Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether UPS is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests UPS is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is UPS Overvalued or Undervalued?
United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 55 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive UPS is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full UPS analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.UPS trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.