United Parcel Service Balance Sheet Health
Financial Health criteria checks 4/6
United Parcel Service has a total shareholder equity of $15.7B and total debt of $20.9B, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 133.3%. Its total assets and total liabilities are $68.5B and $52.8B respectively. United Parcel Service's EBIT is $8.0B making its interest coverage ratio 44.6. It has cash and short-term investments of $5.1B.
Key information
133.32%
Debt to equity ratio
US$20.91b
Debt
| Interest coverage ratio | 44.6x |
| Cash | US$5.07b |
| Equity | US$15.68b |
| Total liabilities | US$52.78b |
| Total assets | US$68.47b |
Recent financial health updates
Does United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Dec 30
These 4 Measures Indicate That United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Sep 25Here's Why United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Jun 19Recent updates
United Parcel Service: I Disagree With Wall Street
May 22Here's Why Shareholders Should Examine United Parcel Service, Inc.'s (NYSE:UPS) CEO Compensation Package More Closely
May 01Sentiment Still Eluding United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS)
Apr 24UPS: Recession Risk Might Already Be Reflected In The Stock Price
Apr 22
Network Reconfiguration And Healthcare Expansion Will Drive Efficiency
UPS's efficiency initiatives and network reconfiguration are expected to drive significant cost savings, expanding margins and improving earnings.UPS: The Company Is Being Hit From Multiple Angles
Mar 11UPS Cuts Amazon Deal: Short-Term Pain For Long-Term Gain
Feb 13United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
Feb 09UPS: One Of The Easiest Shorts In 2025
Feb 06Wall Street Lunch: GDP Falls Short Of Consensus
Jan 30UPS Looks To Be Nearing Turnaround Territory
Jan 24Does United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Dec 30UPS: The Whole Package For Value Investors
Dec 24UPS Is An Excellent Company
Dec 15An Intrinsic Calculation For United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) Suggests It's 23% Undervalued
Dec 13UPS: How I'm Grabbing More Yield
Nov 15Investors Can Find Comfort In United Parcel Service's (NYSE:UPS) Earnings Quality
Nov 13UPS Q3 Earnings Preview: Volume Mix And Recent Acquisitions Should Be In Focus
Oct 21UPS's Huge Free Cash Backs Its Leading Dividend
Oct 15The Returns At United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Aren't Growing
Oct 11UPS Has Too Much To Prove To Be A Buy
Oct 05Recent Struggles Of UPS Stock May Be A Good Opportunity For Income Investors
Sep 27These 4 Measures Indicate That United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Sep 25United Parcel Service: I Love The Truck, But I Want A Better Price
Aug 27United Parcel Service Is A Buy Now
Jul 31United Parcel Service, Inc. Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
Jul 25UPS: A Nearly 5% Yielding A-Rated Strong Buy For This Overvalued Market
Jul 22United Parcel Service: Good Risk/Reward In The Long Run
Jul 13An Intrinsic Calculation For United Parcel Service, Inc. (NYSE:UPS) Suggests It's 35% Undervalued
Jul 02Here's Why United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Jun 19United Parcel Service: Buying Shares While It Is On The 'Operating Table'
Jun 12United Parcel Service (NYSE:UPS) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward
Jun 05United Parcel Service Offers Good Long-Term Value
Jun 03United Parcel Service: I See Persisting Profit Pressure Ahead
Apr 24UPSwing: Why This Delivery Giant May Be Poised For Takeoff
Mar 28United Parcel Service: Buy This Undervalued Income Pick Now
Mar 22
Expanding Healthcare Logistics and Strategic Cost Cuts Set to Boost Revenue and Margins
Expansion in healthcare logistics and building a new air hub in Hong Kong highlight a focus on high-margin sectors and international growth.UPS: Upside Already Priced In, 'Hold' Until Something Changes
Feb 27UPS: Undervalued Dividend Giant With Upside Potential
Feb 20Financial Position Analysis
Short Term Liabilities: UPS's short term assets ($17.1B) exceed its short term liabilities ($15.7B).
Long Term Liabilities: UPS's short term assets ($17.1B) do not cover its long term liabilities ($37.1B).
Debt to Equity History and Analysis
Debt Level: UPS's net debt to equity ratio (101%) is considered high.
Reducing Debt: UPS's debt to equity ratio has reduced from 848.9% to 133.3% over the past 5 years.
Debt Coverage: UPS's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (43.6%).
Interest Coverage: UPS's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (44.6x coverage).
Balance Sheet
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/05/22 04:04 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/05/22 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
United Parcel Service, Inc. is covered by 52 analysts. 29 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Will Chien | Accountability Research Corporation |
| John Eade | Argus Research Company |
| Ishan Majumdar | Baptista Research |