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United Parcel ServiceUPS +0.46%76 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.56 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 11.74. GuruFocus rates UPS with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $128.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 902 Transportation companies, United Parcel Service ranks worse than 61.31% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, United Parcel Service's enterprise value is $122,951 Mil.
United Parcel Service's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $11,645 Mil. Therefore, United Parcel Service's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.56.
The historical rank and industry rank for United Parcel Service's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
UPS'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.92 Med: 11.74 Max: 32.16
Current: 10.56
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of United Parcel Service was 32.16. The lowest was 7.92. And the median was 11.74.
UPS's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 61.31% of 902
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 8.725
vs UPS: 10.56
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
United Parcel Service's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
United Parcel Service's share price for today is $117.72.
United Parcel Service's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $6.180.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
United Parcel Service EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Parcel Service's EV-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, United Parcel Service's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, United Parcel Service's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Parcel Service's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
United Parcel Service's current Enterprise Value is $122,951 Mil.
United Parcel Service's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $11,645 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of 10.56 as of Jul. 17, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on United Parcel Service. This is 10% below median its historical median of 11.74. Over the past decade, United Parcel Service's EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.92 to 32.16. According to the industry distribution chart, United Parcel Service ranks #553 out of 902 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 61.3%.
Is United Parcel Service's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
United Parcel Service's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.56 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 11.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.92 to a high of 32.16. The Transportation industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.73. United Parcel Service's value of 10.56 is 21% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Parcel Service ranks #553 out of 902 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, United Parcel Service has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Parcel Service's EV-to-EBITDA compare to FDX and JBHT?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, United Parcel Service ranks #553 out of 902 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places United Parcel Service in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.73. United Parcel Service's value of 10.56 is 21% above this benchmark. Historically, United Parcel Service's own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 7.92 to 32.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.74 vs. the industry median of 8.73, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Transportation company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Transportation companies is 8.73, based on 902 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. United Parcel Service's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.56 is 21% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on United Parcel Service. For the Transportation industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Parcel Service's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.56, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 11.74. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $128.38, compared to a current price of $117.72 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.56, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 11.74 and 21% above the Transportation industry median of 8.73. 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 EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For United Parcel Service (UPS), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.56 as of Jul. 17, 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 $117.72 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $128.38.
GuruFocus considers United Parcel Service to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for UPS:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.56 (10% below median its 10-year median of 11.74)
GF Value™: $128.38 vs. price of $117.72 (8.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21% above the Transportation median (#553 of 902)
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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