ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERV (ZIM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:ZIM • IL0065100930
22.43 USD
+0.4 (+1.82%)
At close: Feb 2, 2026
22.35 USD
-0.08 (-0.36%)
After Hours: 2/2/2026, 4:19:02 PM
ZIM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
- ZIM had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years ZIM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- ZIM has a Return On Assets of 9.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ZIM outperforms 82.86% of its industry peers.
- ZIM's Return On Equity of 24.99% is amongst the best of the industry. ZIM outperforms 94.29% of its industry peers.
- ZIM has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.46%) than 94.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
- ZIM has a better Profit Margin (13.23%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ZIM has declined.
- The Operating Margin of ZIM (19.63%) is better than 65.71% of its industry peers.
- ZIM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- ZIM has a worse Gross Margin (24.03%) than 68.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ZIM has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- ZIM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, ZIM has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 5 years ago, ZIM has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for ZIM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.97 indicates that ZIM is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.97, ZIM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- ZIM has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.00. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 2.00 years to pay back of 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.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of ZIM (1.12) is worse than 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.97 |
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC9.61%
2.3 Liquidity
- ZIM has a Current Ratio of 1.30. This is a normal value and indicates that ZIM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting 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.
- ZIM has a Quick Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that ZIM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- ZIM has a Quick ratio of 1.22. This is in the lower half of the industry: ZIM underperforms 62.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.3 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.22 |
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
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.63% in the past year.
- ZIM shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 20.62% yearly.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -28.77% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
- ZIM is expected to show a very negative growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -11.16% yearly.
EPS Next Y-82.57%
EPS Next 2Y-48.96%
EPS Next 3Y-28.77%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-16.1%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.66%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 2.70, the valuation of ZIM can be described as very cheap.
- ZIM's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ZIM is cheaper than 88.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of ZIM to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.32), 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- ZIM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ZIM is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- 97.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ZIM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- ZIM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- ZIM's earnings are expected to decrease with -28.77% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-48.96%
EPS Next 3Y-28.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- ZIM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 19.19%, which is a nice return.
- ZIM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.80. ZIM pays more dividend than 94.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- ZIM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 19.19% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- 91.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ZIM. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP91.47%
EPS Next 2Y-48.96%
EPS Next 3Y-28.77%
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%.