Stock Analysis on Net

United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE:UPS)

$24.99

Price to Sales (P/S)
since 2005

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Calculation

United Parcel Service Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).

1 US$

2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

3 Closing price as at the filing date of United Parcel Service Inc. Annual Report.


Share Price
The share price exhibited considerable volatility over the period analyzed. It initially declined from $78.10 in March 2006 to a low of $41.18 by February 2009, reflecting a significant downward trend during the global financial crisis. Subsequently, the price recovered steadily, reaching a peak of $161.60 in February 2021. After this peak, the share price decreased to $115.42 by February 2025, indicating some retracement in recent years.
Sales Per Share
Sales per share showed a consistent upward trajectory throughout the period. Starting at $38.99 in March 2006, this metric increased almost every year, reaching a high of $116.84 in February 2023 before slightly declining to $106.62 in February 2025. This upward trend signals ongoing revenue growth on a per-share basis, despite some recent moderation.
Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio
The P/S ratio varied significantly during the timeframe. It started at 2 in March 2006, dipped to a low of 0.8 around February 2009, indicating a period when the share price was low relative to sales. Thereafter, the ratio mostly fluctuated between 1.3 and 1.9, reflecting varying market sentiment and valuation relative to sales. Notably, the ratio peaked near 1.87 in February 2022 before declining to 1.08 by February 2025, suggesting the share price has become less expensive compared to sales in the most recent period.
Overall Trends and Insights
While the share price demonstrated sensitivity to broader market conditions with a marked drop during the financial crisis followed by recovery and peak valuation around 2021, sales per share steadily increased, pointing to strong underlying business growth. The P/S ratio’s fluctuation indicates changing market perceptions of valuation relative to sales, with a general trend toward more conservative valuation in the latest years. The recent declines in share price and P/S ratio despite solid sales per share growth may suggest either market caution or external factors impacting valuation.

Comparison to Competitors

United Parcel Service Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors

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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).


Comparison to Sector (Transportation)


Comparison to Industry (Industrials)