DHLGY vs. UPS

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

DHLGY (Deutsche Post AG) and UPS (United Parcel Service, Inc.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry within the Industrials sector. Over the past year, DHLGY returned 39.89% vs 18.42% for UPS. At a 0.42 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

DHLGY vs. UPS - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Deutsche Post AG (DHLGY) and United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, DHLGY achieves a 15.26% return, which is significantly higher than UPS's 12.96% return.

DHLGY

• 1D: -1.40%
• 1M: 15.53%
• YTD: 15.26%
• 6M: 20.02%
• 1Y: 39.89%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

UPS

• 1D: -0.24%
• 1M: 14.74%
• YTD: 12.96%
• 6M: 14.08%
• 1Y: 18.42%
• 3Y*: -9.02%
• 5Y*: -8.35%
• 10Y*: 4.43%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

DHLGY vs. UPS - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023
DHLGY Deutsche Post AG	15.26%	64.63%	-26.16%	0.44%
UPS United Parcel Service, Inc.	12.96%	-15.93%	-15.93%	-12.66%

Correlation

The correlation between DHLGY and UPS is 0.44, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.44
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 5, 2023	0.42

Fundamentals

Market Cap DHLGY : $68.21B UPS : $92.37B
EPS DHLGY : $1.55 UPS : $6.18
PE Ratio DHLGY : 19.57 UPS : 17.59
PS Ratio DHLGY : 0.84 UPS : 1.05
PB Ratio DHLGY : 2.91 UPS : 5.86
Total Revenue (TTM) DHLGY : $82.55B UPS : $88.34B
Gross Profit (TTM) DHLGY : $9.10B UPS : $16.03B
EBITDA (TTM) DHLGY : $11.32B UPS : $10.63B

Return for Risk

DHLGY vs. UPS — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

DHLGY

DHLGY Risk / Return Rank: 78
DHLGY Sharpe Ratio Rank: 80
DHLGY Sortino Ratio Rank: 76
DHLGY Omega Ratio Rank: 76
DHLGY Calmar Ratio Rank: 76
DHLGY Martin Ratio Rank: 79

UPS

UPS Risk / Return Rank: 57
UPS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 61
UPS Sortino Ratio Rank: 53
UPS Omega Ratio Rank: 56
UPS Calmar Ratio Rank: 60
UPS Martin Ratio Rank: 56

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

DHLGY vs. UPS - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Deutsche Post AG (DHLGY) and United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	DHLGY	UPS	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	1.43	0.63	+0.80
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	2.07	0.98	+1.09
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.28	1.14	+0.13
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	2.24	0.91	+1.33
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	6.14	1.55	+4.58
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

DHLGY vs. UPS - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current DHLGY Sharpe Ratio is 1.43, which is higher than the UPS Sharpe Ratio of 0.63. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of DHLGY and UPS, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	DHLGY	UPS	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	1.43	0.63	+0.80
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	-0.30	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.16	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.46	0.19	+0.27

Drawdowns

DHLGY vs. UPS - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum DHLGY drawdown since its inception was -31.02%, smaller than the maximum UPS drawdown of -57.92%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DHLGY and UPS.

Drawdown Indicators

	DHLGY	UPS	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-31.02%	-57.92%	+26.90%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-17.87%	-20.28%	+2.41%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-50.71%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-57.92%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-57.92%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-1.40%	-41.91%	+40.51%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-11.52%	-15.30%	+3.78%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	6.52%	11.87%	-5.35%

Volatility

DHLGY vs. UPS - Volatility Comparison

Deutsche Post AG (DHLGY) has a higher volatility of 6.92% compared to United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) at 6.06%. This indicates that DHLGY's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than UPS based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	DHLGY	UPS	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	6.92%	6.06%	+0.86%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	21.95%	21.20%	+0.75%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	28.03%	29.16%	-1.13%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	27.27%	28.37%	-1.10%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	27.27%	27.52%	-0.25%

Dividends

DHLGY vs. UPS - Dividend Comparison

DHLGY's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.64%, less than UPS's 6.04% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
DHLGY Deutsche Post AG	3.64%	3.83%	5.77%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
UPS United Parcel Service, Inc.	6.04%	6.61%	5.17%	4.12%	3.50%	1.90%	2.40%	3.28%	3.73%	2.79%	2.72%	3.03%

Financials

DHLGY vs. UPS - Profitability Comparison

The chart below illustrates the profitability comparison between Deutsche Post AG and United Parcel Service, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Gross Profit Margin, Operating Margin, and Net Profit Margin.

DHLGY - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Deutsche Post AG reported a gross profit of 2.28B and revenue of 20.76B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 11.0%.

UPS - Gross Margin

Gross margin is calculated as gross profit divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, United Parcel Service, Inc. reported a gross profit of 3.60B and revenue of 21.20B. Therefore, the gross margin over that period was 17.0%.

DHLGY - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Deutsche Post AG reported an operating income of 1.50B and revenue of 20.76B, resulting in an operating margin of 7.2%.

UPS - Operating Margin

Operating margin is calculated as operating income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, United Parcel Service, Inc. reported an operating income of 1.27B and revenue of 21.20B, resulting in an operating margin of 6.0%.

DHLGY - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, Deutsche Post AG reported a net income of 825.35M and revenue of 20.76B, resulting in a net margin of 4.0%.

UPS - Net Margin

Net margin is calculated as net income divided by revenue. For the three months ending on Jun 2026, United Parcel Service, Inc. reported a net income of 864.00M and revenue of 21.20B, resulting in a net margin of 4.1%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both DHLGY and UPS in my portfolio?

DHLGY and UPS have a correlation of 0.44, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, DHLGY or UPS?

DHLGY has higher volatility (6.92%) compared to UPS (6.06%). In terms of maximum drawdown, DHLGY dropped -31.02% vs UPS's -57.92%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

DHLGY currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (1.43 vs 0.63), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.