United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) EBITDA Margin: 13.45%
Is United Parcel Service, Inc.’s EBITDA margin high or low?
United Parcel Service, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 13.45% is in line with its 5-year average of 14.38%, around the middle of its 5-year range (6.19%–20.81%).
The EBITDA margin for United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) is 13.45% as of Wednesday, June 10, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 1.28% (13.28%).
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UPS EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
13.45%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
13.28%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
14.82%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
14.38%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
14.04%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
13.70%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
13.67%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.28%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-9.23%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-6.46%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-4.18%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-1.86%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-1.60%
UPS Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) | $87.79B | 13.45% | 13.28% | 14.82% | 14.38% |
| Cummins Inc. (CMI) | $87.60B | 16.03% | 17.31% | 14.26% | 14.57% |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) | $85.03B | 13.36% | 12.78% | 11.23% | 11.77% |
| Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (ADP) | $92.38B | 30.36% | 30.28% | 29.09% | 28.07% |
| 3M Company (MMM) | $81.79B | 23.45% | 26.42% | 10.54% | 16.33% |
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR) | $76.94B | 26.86% | 24.95% | 25.77% | 23.98% |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW) | $72.19B | 28.98% | 30.55% | 29.22% | 28.45% |
| Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH) | $111.11B | 27.32% | 26.27% | 22.33% | 21.34% |
| Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (RKLB) | $62.17B | -25.83% | -30.31% | -41.25% | -73.55% |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX) | $60.53B | 15.87% | 13.75% | 11.16% | 10.38% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
17.8%
EBITDA Margin
13.4%
Operating Margin
8.5%
Net Margin
5.9%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
United Parcel Service, Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
United Parcel Service, Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the EBITDA margin for United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)?
- The EBITDA margin for UPS stock is 13.45%.
- Is United Parcel Service, Inc.'s EBITDA margin high or low?
- United Parcel Service, Inc.'s EBITDA margin of 13.45% is in line with its 5-year average of 14.38%, around the middle of its 5-year range (6.19%–20.81%).
- What is the TTM average EBITDA margin for United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)?
- The TTM average EBITDA margin for UPS stock is 13.28%.
- What is the 3Y average EBITDA margin for United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)?
- The 3Y average EBITDA margin for UPS stock is 14.82%.
- What is the 5Y average EBITDA margin for United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)?
- The 5Y average EBITDA margin for UPS stock is 14.38%.
- What is the 10Y average EBITDA margin for United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)?
- The 10Y average EBITDA margin for UPS stock is 14.04%.
- What is the 15Y average EBITDA margin for United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)?
- The 15Y average EBITDA margin for UPS stock is 13.70%.
- What is the 20Y average EBITDA margin for United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)?
- The 20Y average EBITDA margin for UPS stock is 13.67%.
United Parcel Service, Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 13.45% |
| 2024-12-31 | 13.11% |
| 2023-12-31 | 14.01% |
| 2022-12-31 | 18.70% |
| 2021-12-31 | 20.81% |
| 2020-12-31 | 6.19% |
| 2019-12-31 | 11.69% |
| 2018-12-31 | 12.23% |
| 2017-12-31 | 14.78% |
| 2016-12-31 | 12.74% |
| 2015-12-31 | 16.70% |
| 2014-12-31 | 11.74% |
| 2013-12-31 | 16.06% |
| 2012-12-31 | 5.95% |
| 2011-12-31 | 15.43% |
| 2010-12-31 | 15.69% |
| 2009-12-31 | 12.43% |
| 2008-12-31 | 14.12% |
| 2007-12-31 | 4.87% |
| 2006-12-31 | 17.81% |
| 2005-12-31 | 18.53% |
| 2004-12-31 | 18.08% |
| 2003-12-31 | 13.27% |
| 2002-12-31 | 14.85% |
| 2001-12-31 | 12.93% |
| 2000-12-31 | -6.23% |
| 1999-12-31 | 13.79% |
| 1998-12-31 | 16.79% |
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About United Parcel Service, Inc.
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) stands as a leading global entity in shipping and logistics, delivering an extensive array of services such as parcel and document conveyance, transportation of goods, and supply chain management. The corporation structures its widespread operations into two principal divisions: U.S. Domestic Package and International Package. Within the United States, its Domestic Package unit specializes in time-guaranteed delivery for a range of items, including correspondence, critical paperwork, smaller parcels, and palletized cargo, utilizing both air and surface transportation methods. Conversely, the International Package division ensures reliable, precise-time international shipping services across extensive geographical areas, encompassing Europe, the Asia Pacific region, Canada, Latin America, the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East, and Africa. This segment notably features guaranteed express options for urgent consignments. Beyond core package services, UPS extends its reach to roughly 200 nations and jurisdictions, offering international air and sea cargo forwarding, expert customs clearance, distribution and after-sales support, alongside postal and advisory solutions. Furthermore, its diversified portfolio includes truckload transport brokering; tailored supply chain management for the healthcare and life sciences sectors; sophisticated shipping, tracking, and invoicing technologies; and a suite of financial and insurance offerings. Supporting these extensive operations is an impressive operational fleet of around 121,000 vehicles, comprising package cars, vans, tractors, and motorcycles. Additionally, it possesses 59,000 specialized containers integral for cargo transport aboard its aircraft. Established in 1907, United Parcel Service, Inc. has its corporate headquarters situated in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Integrated Freight & Logistics
- CEO
- Carol Tome