United Parcel ServiceUPS +1.15%76 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.88 as of Jul. 07, 2026, which is 53% below its 10-year median of 19.04. GuruFocus rates UPS with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $128.15 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 740 Transportation companies, United Parcel Service ranks worse than 96.08% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Parcel Service's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
UPS'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.16 Med: 19.04 Max: 45.98
Current: 8.78
During the past years, United Parcel Service's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 45.98. The lowest was 7.16. And the median was 19.04.
UPS's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 96.08% of 740
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.25
vs UPS: 8.78
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
United Parcel Service's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $18.555. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $12.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.
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United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
United Parcel Service Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
United Parcel Service Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Parcel Service's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
United Parcel Service Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
UPS vs FDX, JBHT, FDXF: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, United Parcel Service's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
United Parcel Service Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, United Parcel Service's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Parcel Service's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
United Parcel Service Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.88 mean?
United Parcel Service (UPS) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.88 as of Jul. 07, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on United Parcel Service and its competitors. This is 53% below median its historical median of 19.04. Over the past decade, United Parcel Service's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.16 to 45.98. According to the industry distribution chart, United Parcel Service ranks #711 out of 740 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 96.1%.
Is United Parcel Service's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
United Parcel Service's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.88 is 53% below median its 10-year median of 19.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.16 to a high of 45.98. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. United Parcel Service's value of 8.88 is 610.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Parcel Service ranks #711 out of 740 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, United Parcel Service has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Parcel Service's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to FDX and JBHT?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, United Parcel Service ranks #711 out of 740 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places United Parcel Service in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. United Parcel Service's value of 8.88 is 610.4% above this benchmark. Historically, United Parcel Service's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 7.16 to 45.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.04 vs. the industry median of 1.25, United Parcel Service has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.25, based on 740 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Parcel Service's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 8.88 is 610.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on United Parcel Service and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Parcel Service's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.88, which is 53% below median its own 10-year median of 19.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Parcel Service stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Parcel Service (UPS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $128.15, compared to a current price of $111.29 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.88, which is 53% below median its 10-year median of 19.04 and 610.4% above the Transportation industry median of 1.25. United Parcel Service's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Parcel Service (UPS), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 8.88 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is United Parcel Service (UPS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Parcel Service stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $111.29 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $128.15.
GuruFocus considers United Parcel Service to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for UPS:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 8.88 (53% below median its 10-year median of 19.04)
GF Value™: $128.15 vs. price of $111.29 (13.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 610.4% above the Transportation median (#711 of 740)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UPS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
As the world's largest parcel delivery company, UPS manages a massive fleet of more than 500 planes and 100,000 vehicles, along with many hundreds of sorting facilities, to deliver an average of about 22 million packages per day to residences and businesses across the globe. UPS' domestic US package operations generate around 65% of total revenue, while international package makes up 20%. Air and ocean freight forwarding and contract logistics make up the remainder.
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