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ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERV (ZIM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

23.69 USD
+1.29 (+5.76%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 3:13:05 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to ZIM. ZIM was compared to 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. ZIM has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. ZIM has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ZIM had positive earnings in the past year.
ZIM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.23%, ZIM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of ZIM (24.99%) is better than 94.29% of its industry peers.
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

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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 24.03%, ZIM is doing worse than 68.57% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for ZIM remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
ZIM has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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

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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.97, ZIM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.57% 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 2.00. This is amongst the best in the industry. ZIM outperforms 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 worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.12) than 77.14% of its industry peers.
Although ZIM does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.12
Debt/FCF 2
Altman-Z 1.97
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC9.58%
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

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.
The Current ratio of ZIM (1.30) is worse than 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.
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
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

ZIM is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -29.41% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -11.36% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 2.85 indicates a rather cheap valuation of ZIM.
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.
ZIM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
ZIM is expected to report negative earnings next year, which makes the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.85
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.
ZIM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ZIM is cheaper than 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 1.01
EV/EBITDA 2.08
ZIM Per share dataZIM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

ZIM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as ZIM's earnings are expected to decrease with -29.41% in the coming years.
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

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 19.19%, ZIM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
ZIM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 53.09. 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 1.92.
Industry RankSector 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
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

91.47% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ZIM. 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 (1/12/2026, 3:13:05 PM)

23.69

+1.29 (+5.76%)

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 Cap2.85B
Revenue(TTM)7.59B
Net Income(TTM)1.00B
Analysts44.62
Price Target14.48 (-38.88%)
Short Float %18.28%
Short Ratio4.46
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 19.19%
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)6.77%
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 2.85
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.38
P/FCF 1.01
P/OCF 0.93
P/B 0.71
P/tB 0.73
EV/EBITDA 2.08
EPS(TTM)8.32
EY35.12%
EPS(NY)-3.82
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)23.53
FCFY99.31%
OCF(TTM)25.54
OCFY107.81%
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 1.97
F-Score4
WACC9.58%
ROIC/WACC1.41
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%.