Debt to Equity
since 2005
Difficulty: Beginner
Calculation
United Parcel Service Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to Equity | = | Long-term debt and commercial paper1 | ÷ | Equity for controlling interests1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.24 | = | 3,980 | ÷ | 16,884 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.27 | = | 4,116 | ÷ | 15,482 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.90 | = | 11,018 | ÷ | 12,183 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.46 | = | 9,871 | ÷ | 6,780 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.25 | = | 9,521 | ÷ | 7,630 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.36 | = | 10,846 | ÷ | 7,979 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.58 | = | 11,128 | ÷ | 7,035 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 2.77 | = | 12,870 | ÷ | 4,653 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.68 | = | 10,872 | ÷ | 6,474 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 5.04 | = | 10,787 | ÷ | 2,141 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 5.80 | = | 14,334 | ÷ | 2,470 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 39.69 | = | 16,075 | ÷ | 405 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 24.29 | = | 24,289 | ÷ | 1,000 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-14), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21).
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Comparison to Competitors
United Parcel Service Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| United Parcel Service Inc. | CSX Corp. | FedEx Corp. | Union Pacific Corp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.24 | 0.76 | 0.29 | 0.54 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.27 | 0.67 | 0.21 | 0.44 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.90 | 0.84 | 0.21 | 0.49 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.46 | 0.97 | 0.14 | 0.58 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.25 | 0.91 | 0.19 | 0.58 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.36 | 1.00 | 0.14 | 0.52 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.58 | 1.09 | 0.11 | 0.48 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 2.77 | 1.09 | 0.11 | 0.45 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.68 | 0.91 | 0.17 | 0.45 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 5.04 | 0.87 | 0.31 | 0.54 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 5.80 | 0.92 | 0.48 | 0.69 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 39.69 | 0.97 | 1.01 | 0.75 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 24.29 | 0.80 | 0.93 | 0.68 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-14), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21).
Comparison to Industrial Transportation Sector
United Parcel Service Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to Industrial Transportation sector
| United Parcel Service Inc. | Industrial Transportation | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.24 | 0.42 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.27 | 0.38 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.90 | 0.58 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.46 | 0.64 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.25 | 0.64 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.36 | 0.64 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.58 | 0.63 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 2.77 | 0.69 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.68 | 0.59 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 5.04 | 0.74 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 5.80 | 0.93 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 39.69 | 1.23 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 24.29 | 1.20 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-14), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21).
Comparison to Industrials Industry
United Parcel Service Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to Industrials industry
| United Parcel Service Inc. | Industrials | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2005 | 0.24 | 1.63 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 0.27 | 1.83 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 0.90 | 2.01 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1.46 | 2.53 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1.25 | 2.17 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1.36 | 1.94 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1.58 | 1.90 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 2.77 | 1.72 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1.68 | 1.39 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 5.04 | 1.50 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 5.80 | 1.30 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 39.69 | 1.31 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 24.29 | 1.36 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-14), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-29), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2011-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-28), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-21).