UPS: Rising Oil Prices Reveal How Fragile The Carrier's Profitability Levels Remain

Skeptical123.31K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(8min)CommentsSummaryUnited Parcel Services (UPS) continues to struggle to drive earnings and revenue growth in the US.The company's plan to increase margins is struggling since shipment volumes have fallen in the US.UPS's debt levels are reaching concerning levels.The company looks overvalued given current earnings estimates. SCM Jeans/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Good investments have to survive the test of time. While many companies perform well during good times, an extended sell-off is often a good way to stress-test a financial choice. Even though economic growth rates remainThis article was written bySkeptical123.31K FollowersFollowI am an avid investor and trader who has worked in law, politics, and business.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.