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ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERV (ZIM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ZIM - IL0065100930 - Common Stock

20.92 USD
-0.99 (-4.52%)
Last: 1/5/2026, 8:04:00 PM
20.8 USD
-0.12 (-0.57%)
Pre-Market: 1/6/2026, 7:23:35 AM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, ZIM scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ZIM was compared to 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of ZIM get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. ZIM is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ZIM had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year ZIM had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years ZIM 4 years were profitable.
ZIM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
ZIM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFZIM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 9.23%, ZIM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 24.99%, ZIM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ZIM (13.46%) is better than 94.29% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.23%
ROE 24.99%
ROIC 13.46%
ROA(3y)8.76%
ROA(5y)18.36%
ROE(3y)7.27%
ROE(5y)63.37%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ZIM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICZIM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 13.23%, ZIM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ZIM has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 19.63%, ZIM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
ZIM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 24.03%, ZIM is not doing good in the industry: 68.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
ZIM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 19.63%
PM (TTM) 13.23%
GM 24.03%
OM growth 3Y-18.26%
OM growth 5Y53.61%
PM growth 3Y-16.16%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-16.4%
GM growth 5Y32.89%
ZIM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsZIM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so ZIM is still creating some value.
ZIM has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ZIM has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ZIM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ZIM Yearly Shares OutstandingZIM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
ZIM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsZIM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

ZIM has an Altman-Z score of 1.96. This is not the best score and indicates that ZIM is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ZIM's Altman-Z score of 1.96 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ZIM outperforms 68.57% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ZIM is 2.00, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ZIM, only 2.00 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
ZIM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.00) than 94.29% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.12 is on the high side and indicates that ZIM has dependencies on debt financing.
ZIM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.12. This is in the lower half of the industry: ZIM underperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for ZIM, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.12
Debt/FCF 2
Altman-Z 1.96
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC9.46%
ZIM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFZIM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.30 indicates that ZIM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ZIM has a Current ratio of 1.30. This is in the lower half of the industry: ZIM underperforms 65.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.22 indicates that ZIM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of ZIM (1.22) is worse than 62.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.3
Quick Ratio 1.22
ZIM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesZIM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ZIM shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -30.32%.
The earnings per share for ZIM have been decreasing by -22.88% on average. This is quite bad
ZIM shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.63%.
The Revenue has been growing by 20.62% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-30.32%
EPS 3Y-22.88%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-89.08%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.73%
Revenue growth 5Y20.62%
Sales Q2Q%-35.73%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ZIM will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -29.41% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ZIM will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -11.36% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-83.78%
EPS Next 2Y-48.8%
EPS Next 3Y-29.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-16.46%
Revenue Next 2Y-16.36%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.36%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
ZIM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesZIM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
ZIM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesZIM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 10 -10 20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 2.51, the valuation of ZIM can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of ZIM indicates a rather cheap valuation: ZIM is cheaper than 91.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ZIM to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.87), we can say ZIM is valued rather cheaply.
ZIM is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.51
Fwd PE N/A
ZIM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsZIM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ZIM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 85.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ZIM is valued cheaper than 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 0.89
EV/EBITDA 2.01
ZIM Per share dataZIM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of ZIM may justify a higher PE ratio.
ZIM's earnings are expected to decrease with -29.41% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-48.8%
EPS Next 3Y-29.41%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ZIM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 20.16%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.83, ZIM pays a better dividend. On top of this ZIM pays more dividend than 94.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ZIM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 20.16%

5.2 History

ZIM has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
ZIM Yearly Dividends per shareZIM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

5.3 Sustainability

ZIM pays out 91.47% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP91.47%
EPS Next 2Y-48.8%
EPS Next 3Y-29.41%
ZIM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendZIM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B
ZIM Dividend Payout.ZIM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ZIM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERV

NYSE:ZIM (1/5/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 20.8 -0.12 (-0.57%)

20.92

-0.99 (-4.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)11-20 2025-11-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-10 2026-03-10/bmo
Inst Owners40.64%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.52B
Revenue(TTM)7.59B
Net Income(TTM)1.00B
Analysts42.86
Price Target14.48 (-30.78%)
Short Float %18.28%
Short Ratio4.46
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 20.16%
Yearly Dividend4.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP91.47%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-27.91%
Min EPS beat(2)-76.76%
Max EPS beat(2)20.95%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.95%
Min EPS beat(4)-76.76%
Max EPS beat(4)46.04%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)9.74%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-1095.56%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-821.42%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.38%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.99%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.25%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.83%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.41%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.14%
PT rev (1m)6.5%
PT rev (3m)2.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)19.5%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.93%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.68%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.51
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.33
P/FCF 0.89
P/OCF 0.82
P/B 0.63
P/tB 0.65
EV/EBITDA 2.01
EPS(TTM)8.32
EY39.77%
EPS(NY)-3.82
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)23.53
FCFY112.46%
OCF(TTM)25.54
OCFY122.09%
SpS62.98
BVpS33.33
TBVpS32.43
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number79
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.23%
ROE 24.99%
ROCE 17.04%
ROIC 13.46%
ROICexc 17.33%
ROICexgc 17.61%
OM 19.63%
PM (TTM) 13.23%
GM 24.03%
FCFM 37.35%
ROA(3y)8.76%
ROA(5y)18.36%
ROE(3y)7.27%
ROE(5y)63.37%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-39.31%
ROICexgc growth 5Y21.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y-39.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y23.31%
OM growth 3Y-18.26%
OM growth 5Y53.61%
PM growth 3Y-16.16%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-16.4%
GM growth 5Y32.89%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.7
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.12
Debt/FCF 2
Debt/EBITDA 1.62
Cap/Depr 18.95%
Cap/Sales 3.2%
Interest Coverage 3.08
Cash Conversion 111.06%
Profit Quality 282.44%
Current Ratio 1.3
Quick Ratio 1.22
Altman-Z 1.96
F-Score4
WACC9.46%
ROIC/WACC1.42
Cap/Depr(3y)17.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)2.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-30.32%
EPS 3Y-22.88%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-89.08%
EPS Next Y-83.78%
EPS Next 2Y-48.8%
EPS Next 3Y-29.41%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.63%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.73%
Revenue growth 5Y20.62%
Sales Q2Q%-35.73%
Revenue Next Year-16.46%
Revenue Next 2Y-16.36%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.36%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-16.25%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.58%
EBIT growth 5Y85.29%
EBIT Next Year-10.61%
EBIT Next 3Y-18.28%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y88.22%
FCF growth 3Y-10.68%
FCF growth 5Y57.03%
OCF growth 1Y59.71%
OCF growth 3Y-14.34%
OCF growth 5Y58.89%

ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERV / ZIM FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERV?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to ZIM.


What is the valuation status for ZIM stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERV (ZIM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERV (ZIM) stock?

ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERV (ZIM) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for ZIM stock?

The financial health rating of ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERV (ZIM) is 5 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERV (ZIM) stock?

The dividend rating of ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERV (ZIM) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 91.47%.