Landstar System [LSTR] vs United Parcel [UPS] Detailed Stock Comparison
Landstar System
NASDAQ
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United Parcel
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Landstar System wins in 6 metrics, United Parcel wins in 14 metrics, with 0 ties. United Parcel appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Landstar System | United Parcel | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 28.46 | 13.22 | United Parcel |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 5.10 | 4.78 | United Parcel |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 15.67 | 183.24 | Landstar System |
| PEG Ratio | -1.50 | -1.56 | United Parcel |
| EV/EBITDA | 16.59 | 8.49 | United Parcel |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 3.50% | 6.35% | United Parcel |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 4.63% | 9.02% | United Parcel |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 4.63% | 9.02% | United Parcel |
| Return on Equity | 17.47% | 34.91% | United Parcel |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 7.75% | 7.00% | Landstar System |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $255.56M | $6.21B | United Parcel |
| Dividend Yield | 3.02% | 4.94% | United Parcel |
| 1-Year Return | -28.02% | -30.59% | Landstar System |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 0.98 | 0.83 | United Parcel |
| Enterprise Value | $4.42B | $97.93B | United Parcel |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 0.92 | 1.08 | Landstar System |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 13.07% | 17.81% | United Parcel |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $136 | $106 | Landstar System |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $4.77 | $6.72 | United Parcel |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.86 | 1.10 | Landstar System |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Landstar System vs United Parcel Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landstar System | -2.08% | 5.15% | -1.35% | -1.85% | -13.30% | -20.29% |
| United Parcel | -1.22% | 0.38% | -12.18% | -8.40% | -23.54% | -28.30% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landstar System | -28.02% | -9.62% | 0.98% | 105.51% | 270.52% | 319.27% |
| United Parcel | -30.59% | -55.35% | -45.29% | -9.96% | 37.77% | 24.52% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Landstar System vs United Parcel
| Metric | LSTR | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $4.70B | $75.28B |
| Market Cap Category | Mid cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 332,690 | 9,113,590 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 404,520 | 8,499,293 |
| Last Close | $132.93 | $87.74 |
| 52 Week Range | $123.43 - $196.86 | $84.28 - $145.01 |
| % from 52W High | -32.47% | -39.49% |
| All-Time High | $208.62 (Jul 24, 2023) | $233.72 (Jan 31, 2022) |
| % from All-Time High | -36.28% | -62.46% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.01% | -0.03% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.20% | -0.09% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.06% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.05% | 0.09% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.17% | 0.35% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 15.67 | 183.24 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $26.60 | $18.57 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $12.30 | $7.42 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $207.05M | $7.48B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $182.05M | $4.04B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.02% | 4.94% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.88 | $4.90 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Landstar System vs United Parcel
| Metric | LSTR | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 28.46 | 13.22 |
| Forward P/E | 19.99 | 10.08 |
| PEG Ratio | -1.50 | -1.56 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 0.98 | 0.83 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 5.10 | 4.78 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $4.70B | $75.28B |
| Enterprise Value | $4.42B | $97.93B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 0.92 | 1.08 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 16.59 | 8.49 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.86 | 1.10 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $26.60 | $18.57 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Landstar System vs United Parcel
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LSTR | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $1.15B | $21.55B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.00B | $17.87B |
| Gross Profit | $149.08M | $3.68B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $35.82M | $1.67B |
| EBITDA | $44.45M | $2.58B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $39.58M | $1.52B |
| Income Tax | $9.77M | $336.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $29.81M | $1.19B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LSTR | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $417.42M | $4.80B |
| Total Current Assets | $1.24B | $17.09B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $612.31M | $15.66B |
| Long-Term Debt | $61.94M | $23.02B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $930.76M | $15.68B |
| Retained Earnings | $2.88B | $19.94B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | N/A | $6.80B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | LSTR | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $50.07M | $2.50B |
| Capital Expenditures | $2.37M | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | $53.80M | $1.44B |
| Debt Repayment | $-10.01M | $-32.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-60.36M | $-1.00B |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | LSTR | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 1.49M | 18.15M |
| Short Ratio | 3.41 | 2.61 |
| Short % of Float | 0.05% | 0.02% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 332,690 | 9,113,590 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 404,520 | 8,499,293 |
| Shares Outstanding | 35.32M | 853.90M |
| Float Shares | 34.34M | 735.16M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.01% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 1.07% | 0.69% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Landstar System vs United Parcel
| Metric | LSTR | UPS |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.88 | $4.90 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 3.02% | 4.94% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $3.47 | $5.86 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.38% | 1.04% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $10.40 | $17.58 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 19, 2025 | Feb 18, 2025 |