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United Parcel ServiceUPS -1.17%76 Days Sales Outstanding is 41.28 as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 45.09. GuruFocus rates UPS with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $120.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,002 Transportation companies, United Parcel Service ranks better than 54.69% on this metric.
United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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United Parcel Service Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Parcel Service's Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding Chart
UPS vs FDX, EXPD, JBHT: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, United Parcel Service's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding 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 Sales Outstanding vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, United Parcel Service's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Parcel Service's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
United Parcel Service Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 Sales Outstanding of 41.28 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on United Parcel Service and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.09. Over the past decade, United Parcel Service's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 42.42 to 47.75. According to the industry distribution chart, United Parcel Service ranks #454 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is United Parcel Service's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
United Parcel Service's current Days Sales Outstanding of 41.28 is near median its 10-year median of 45.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.42 to a high of 47.75. The Transportation industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.74. United Parcel Service's value of 41.28 is 11.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Parcel Service ranks #454 out of 1002 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Sales Outstanding compare to FDX and EXPD?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, United Parcel Service ranks #454 out of 1002 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This puts United Parcel Service in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.74. United Parcel Service's value of 41.28 is 11.7% below this benchmark. Historically, United Parcel Service's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 42.42 to 47.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.09 vs. the industry median of 46.74, 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 Sales Outstanding for a Transportation company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Transportation companies is 46.74, based on 1,002 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Parcel Service's current Days Sales Outstanding of 41.28 is 11.7% 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 Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on United Parcel Service and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 46.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Parcel Service's current Days Sales Outstanding is 41.28, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.09. 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 $120.44, compared to a current price of $102.29 — trading 15.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 41.28, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.09 and 11.7% below the Transportation industry median of 46.74. United Parcel Service's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Parcel Service (UPS), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 41.28 as of Jun. 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 $102.29 is trading 15.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $120.44.
GuruFocus considers United Parcel Service to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for UPS:
Days Sales Outstanding: 41.28 (near median its 10-year median of 45.09)
GF Value™: $120.44 vs. price of $102.29 (15.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.7% below the Transportation median (#454 of 1002)
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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