United Parcel ServiceUPS -0.78%76 Days Inventory is 3.78 as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 3.08. GuruFocus rates UPS with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $128.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 798 Transportation companies, United Parcel Service ranks better than 75.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Parcel Service's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
UPS'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.41 Med: 3.08 Max: 4.52
Current: 3.93
During the past 13 years, United Parcel Service's highest Days Inventory was 4.52. The lowest was 2.41. And the median was 3.08.
UPS's Days Inventory is ranked better than 75.94% of 798
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.35
vs UPS: 3.93
United Parcel Service's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (4.22) to Mar. 2026 (3.78).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
United Parcel Service's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.14.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
United Parcel Service's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.03.
United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
United Parcel Service's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
United Parcel Service's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
United Parcel Service Days Inventory Related Terms
United Parcel Service Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Parcel Service's Days Inventory 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.
UPS vs FDX, JBHT, FDXFw: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, United Parcel Service's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, United Parcel Service's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Parcel Service's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (UPS) has a Days Inventory of 3.78 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on United Parcel Service and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 3.08. Over the past decade, United Parcel Service's Days Inventory has ranged from 2.41 to 4.52. According to the industry distribution chart, United Parcel Service ranks #192 out of 798 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is United Parcel Service's Days Inventory too high?
United Parcel Service's current Days Inventory of 3.78 is 23% above median its 10-year median of 3.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.41 to a high of 4.52. The Transportation industry median Days Inventory is 12.35. United Parcel Service's value of 3.78 is 69.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Parcel Service ranks #192 out of 798 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Days Inventory compare to FDX and JBHT?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, United Parcel Service ranks #192 out of 798 companies for Days Inventory. This places United Parcel Service in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 12.35. United Parcel Service's value of 3.78 is 69.4% below this benchmark. Historically, United Parcel Service's own Days Inventory has ranged from 2.41 to 4.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.08 vs. the industry median of 12.35, United Parcel Service has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Transportation company?
The median Days Inventory among Transportation companies is 12.35, based on 798 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Parcel Service's current Days Inventory of 3.78 is 69.4% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on United Parcel Service and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Inventory is 12.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Parcel Service's current Days Inventory is 3.78, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 3.08. 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 $128.03, compared to a current price of $108.46 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 3.78, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 3.08 and 69.4% below the Transportation industry median of 12.35. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Parcel Service (UPS), the current Days Inventory is 3.78 as of Mar. 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 $108.46 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $128.03.
GuruFocus considers United Parcel Service to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for UPS:
Days Inventory: 3.78 (23% above median its 10-year median of 3.08)
GF Value™: $128.03 vs. price of $108.46 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.4% below the Transportation median (#192 of 798)
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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