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UPS EV/EBITDA Analysis

9.5x

Updated 153h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

EV/EBITDA compares a company's total value, including debt, to its profit before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization; UPS's 9.2x means investors pay $9.20 for each $1 of that operating earnings measure.

Sector Performance

29th percentile

UPS

9.5x

Sector Median

13.6x

Sector Avg

-30.9x

Prior Period

9.2x(Aug 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

That is below the sector median of 13.6x, putting UPS in the 28th percentile among peers, so the stock trades cheaper than most comparable companies. The trend is stable: the multiple has moved only modestly over the last eight quarters, with a year-over-year decline of -9.5% and a quarter-over-quarter change of -0.4%. A below-median valuation combined with a stable, slightly declining EV/EBITDA points to limited risk of sharp de-rating, but it also signals that investors are not paying a premium for growth or margin improvement. For a neutral view, this means the stock is reasonably priced relative to its own history and peers, without offering a clear valuation-driven edge. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as UPS is neither expensive enough

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about UPS?

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?

EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.

Who are UPS's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: SMTC (76.6x), SHOP (80.2x), OKTA (83.5x), TEAM (101.4x), STEM (102.7x).

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The Formula

Enterprise Value / EBITDA

Why It Matters

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.