

Deutsche Post DHL competes in a landscape dominated by integrated logistics giants like UPS and FedEx, alongside major forwarders such as DSV and Kuehne + Nagel. These competitors operate across parcels, express, freight and contract logistics, creating pressure across every segment [6][1][page:2]. The industry rewards scale—network reach, automation and sophisticated IT platforms separate winners from the rest. Consolidation has only sharpened this dynamic [6][page:2]. For Deutsche Post, the vulnerabilities run deep: macro sensitivity and e-commerce volume swings hit revenue directly, while fuel and labor costs sit outside management's control. Pricing competition erodes margins, and labor or regulatory disruptions in key markets can derail operations faster than most investors anticipate [6][1].
| Company | Ticker |
|---|---|
| United Parcel Service, Inc. | UPS.NYSE |
| FedEx Corporation | FDX.NYSE |
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Start Free Trial| Period | Deutsche Post AG | vs DAX | vs S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M | -8.05% | -2.08% | -3.06% |
| 3M | -4.24% | +1.16% | +0.13% |
| 6M | +15.04% | +20.01% | +17.31% |
| 1Y | +18.16% | +15.38% | +0.90% |
| 3Y | +19.59% | -28.64% | -45.49% |
| 5Y | +19.26% | -34.09% | -54.56% |
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Start Free TrialHow the company’s key valuation ratios (P/E, P/S, P/B and P/CF) have evolved over time compared to today.
| Period | P/E Ratio | P/S Ratio | P/B Ratio | P/CF Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | 15.0 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 6.0 |
| 1Y ago | 13.7 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 5.3 |
| 3Y ago | 10.7 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 4.8 |
| 5Y ago | 15.3 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 6.3 |
Long-term record of paid dividends (amount per share and dividend yield at the time of payment).
| Year | Dividend | Yield at payment | Avg. yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.90 EUR | — | 3.67% |
| 2025 | 1.85 EUR | 4.85% | |
| 2024 | 1.85 EUR | 4.65% | |
| 2023 | 1.85 EUR | 4.29% | |
| 2022 | 1.80 EUR | 4.62% | |
| 2021 | 1.35 EUR | 2.62% | |
| 2020 | 1.15 EUR | 2.91% | |
| 2019 | 1.15 EUR | 3.98% | |
| 2018 | 1.15 EUR | 3.04% | |
| 2017 | 1.05 EUR | 3.18% | |
| 2016 | 0.85 EUR | 3.15% | |
| 2015 | 0.85 EUR | 2.90% | |
| 2014 | 0.80 EUR | 2.86% | |
| 2013 | 0.70 EUR | 3.48% | |
| 2012 | 0.70 EUR | 4.84% |
Historical earnings performance shows how consistently the company meets or exceeds analyst expectations. Forward estimates provide insight into expected profitability and growth trajectory.
Selected income statement, balance sheet and cash flow figures. Annual and quarterly, based on reported IFRS/GAAP financials.
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 82.86B | 84.19B | 81.76B | 94.44B | 81.75B |
| Operating income (EBIT) | 4.01B | 3.88B | 4.42B | 6.60B | 6.54B |
| Net income | 3.50B | 3.33B | 3.67B | 5.36B | 5.05B |
| Free cash flow | 5.61B | 5.79B | 5.88B | 7.05B | 6.26B |
| Total assets | 74.25B | 69.88B | 66.83B | 68.28B | 63.59B |
| Equity | 22.23B | 23.79B | 22.48B | 23.24B | 19.04B |
| Net debt | 22.07B | 20.30B | 17.18B | 18.39B | 17.39B |