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UPS P/E Ratio Analysis

20.0x

Updated 987h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

UPS trades at 20.0x earnings, meaning investors pay $20 for every $1 of trailing profit, which is a standard measure of how expensive a stock is.

Sector Performance

41th percentile

UPS

20.0x

Sector Median

22.9x

Sector Avg

34.3x

Prior Period

17.4x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

UPS trades at 20.0x earnings, meaning investors pay $20 for every $1 of trailing profit, which is a standard measure of how expensive a stock is.

That is below the sector median of 23.0x, and the 41st percentile rank shows UPS is cheaper than roughly 59% of its sector peers. The P/E rose from 17.4x last quarter, a 14.8% quarter-over-quarter increase, so the multiple is climbing after a recent low. A level below the sector midpoint combined with a rising trend implies the market is paying more for UPS but has not yet pushed it to a premium, leaving moderate upside risk if earnings disappoint. This dynamic supports the NEUTRAL overall verdict because the valuation is neither pressured enough to signal a clear bargain nor inflated enough to warn of a downside correction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about UPS?

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.

How is the P/E Ratio calculated?

P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.

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The Formula

Price / EPS

Why It Matters

Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.