Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 4.08% is 53% below its 5-year average of 8.74%, near the low end of its 5-year range (4.08%–20.93%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 29.91% below its 12-month average of 5.81%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
4.08%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
5.81%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
6.21%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
8.13%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
7.93%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
7.54%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
7.44%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-29.91%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-34.39%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-49.89%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-48.63%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-45.98%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-45.23%
SECTOR MEDIAN · INDUSTRIALS
10.17%
median of 133 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-59.93%
vs the sector median at left
United Parcel Service, Inc.
Market Cap
$85.70B
Net Profit Margin
4.08%
TTM Avg
5.81%
3Y Avg
6.21%
5Y Avg
8.13%
Market Cap
$87.47B
Net Profit Margin
14.45%
TTM Avg
10.69%
3Y Avg
9.27%
5Y Avg
7.80%
Market Cap
$82.86B
Net Profit Margin
13.35%
TTM Avg
11.99%
3Y Avg
33.64%
5Y Avg
27.35%
Market Cap
$82.39B
Net Profit Margin
17.75%
TTM Avg
17.64%
3Y Avg
16.74%
5Y Avg
16.38%
Market Cap
$81.99B
Net Profit Margin
26.86%
TTM Avg
26.51%
3Y Avg
31.05%
5Y Avg
31.93%
Market Cap
$81.42B
Net Profit Margin
19.32%
TTM Avg
20.52%
3Y Avg
19.61%
5Y Avg
18.98%
Market Cap
$78.76B
Net Profit Margin
21.02%
TTM Avg
22.61%
3Y Avg
21.48%
5Y Avg
22.24%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) | $85.70B | 4.08% | 5.81% | 6.21% | 8.13% |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)vs › | $87.47B | 14.45% | 10.69% | 9.27% | 7.80% |
| Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)vs › | $82.86B | 13.35% | 11.99% | 33.64% | 27.35% |
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs › | $82.39B | 17.75% | 17.64% | 16.74% | 16.38% |
| 3M Company (MMM)vs › | $89.02B | 11.90% | 15.00% | 4.62% | 8.69% |
| Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. (CP)vs › | $81.99B | 26.86% | 26.51% | 31.05% | 31.93% |
| Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW)vs › | $81.42B | 19.32% | 20.52% | 19.61% | 18.98% |
| Cummins Inc. (CMI)vs › | $91.71B | 7.89% | 10.00% | 7.46% | 7.95% |
| Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs › | $78.76B | 21.02% | 22.61% | 21.48% | 22.24% |
| Canadian National Railway Company (CNI)vs › | $78.54B | 27.22% | 26.69% | 29.18% | 29.37% |
Operating Margin
8.5%
Net Profit Margin
4.1%
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 4.08% |
| 2025-12-31 | 7.32% |
| 2025-09-30 | 6.12% |
| 2025-06-30 | 6.05% |
| 2025-03-31 | 5.51% |
| 2024-12-31 | 6.82% |
| 2024-09-30 | 6.93% |
| 2024-06-30 | 6.47% |
| 2024-03-31 | 5.14% |
| 2023-12-31 | 6.46% |
| 2023-09-30 | 5.36% |
| 2023-06-30 | 9.46% |
| 2023-03-31 | 8.29% |
| 2022-12-31 | 12.82% |
| 2022-09-30 | 10.74% |
| 2022-06-30 | 11.53% |
| 2022-03-31 | 10.94% |
| 2021-12-31 | 11.15% |
| 2021-09-30 | 10.06% |
| 2021-06-30 | 11.43% |
| 2021-03-31 | 20.93% |
| 2020-12-31 | -13.12% |
| 2020-09-30 | 9.23% |
| 2020-06-30 | 8.67% |
| 2020-03-31 | 5.37% |
| 2019-12-31 | -0.52% |
| 2019-09-30 | 9.59% |
| 2019-06-30 | 9.36% |
| 2019-03-31 | 6.48% |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.28% |
| 2018-09-30 | 8.64% |
| 2018-06-30 | 8.50% |
| 2018-03-31 | 7.84% |
| 2017-12-31 | 5.78% |
| 2017-09-30 | 7.79% |
| 2017-06-30 | 8.69% |
| 2017-03-31 | 7.57% |
| 2016-12-31 | -1.42% |
| 2016-09-30 | 8.56% |
| 2016-06-30 | 8.67% |
| 2016-03-31 | 7.84% |
| 2015-12-31 | 8.29% |
| 2015-09-30 | 8.83% |
| 2015-06-30 | 8.73% |
| 2015-03-31 | 7.34% |
| 2014-12-31 | 2.85% |
| 2014-09-30 | 8.50% |
| 2014-06-30 | 3.18% |
| 2014-03-31 | 6.61% |
| 2013-12-31 | 7.79% |
| 2013-09-30 | 8.11% |
| 2013-06-30 | 7.93% |
| 2013-03-31 | 7.72% |
| 2012-12-31 | -12.00% |
| 2012-09-30 | 3.59% |
| 2012-06-30 | 8.36% |
| 2012-03-31 | 7.38% |
| 2011-12-31 | 5.75% |
| 2011-09-30 | 8.14% |
| 2011-06-30 | 8.06% |
| 2011-03-31 | 7.03% |
| 2010-12-31 | 8.34% |
| 2010-09-30 | 8.13% |
| 2010-06-30 | 6.92% |
| 2010-03-31 | 4.54% |
| 2009-12-31 | 6.12% |
| 2009-09-30 | 4.92% |
| 2009-06-30 | 4.11% |
| 2009-03-31 | 3.67% |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.00% |
| 2008-09-30 | 7.40% |
| 2008-06-30 | 6.71% |
| 2008-03-31 | 7.15% |
| 2007-12-31 | -19.72% |
| 2007-09-30 | 8.82% |
| 2007-06-30 | 9.06% |
| 2007-03-31 | 7.08% |
| 2006-12-31 | 8.93% |
| 2006-09-30 | 8.90% |
| 2006-06-30 | 9.04% |
| 2006-03-31 | 8.46% |
| 2005-12-31 | 8.78% |
| 2005-09-30 | 9.03% |
| 2005-06-30 | 9.68% |
| 2005-03-31 | 8.92% |
| 2004-12-31 | 8.80% |
| 2004-09-30 | 9.94% |
| 2004-06-30 | 9.22% |
| 2004-03-31 | 8.51% |
| 2003-12-31 | 9.58% |
| 2003-09-30 | 8.89% |
| 2003-06-30 | 8.41% |
| 2003-03-31 | 7.62% |
| 2002-12-31 | 17.32% |
| 2002-09-30 | 7.45% |
| 2002-06-30 | 7.95% |
