ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERV (ZIM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA • New York Stock Exchange • NYSE:ZIM • IL0065100930
22.03 USD
-1.15 (-4.96%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026
22.0446 USD
+0.01 (+0.07%)
After Hours: 1/30/2026, 8:25:27 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. 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year ZIM was profitable.
- In the past year ZIM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- ZIM had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- ZIM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
- ZIM has a Return On Equity of 24.99%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ZIM outperforms 94.29% of its industry peers.
- ZIM has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.46%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ZIM outperforms 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 Profit Margin of 13.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: ZIM outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of ZIM has grown nicely.
- 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.
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for ZIM remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- 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.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.97, ZIM is in the better half of 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.00 is amongst the best of 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 Debt to Equity ratio of 1.12. This is in the lower half of the industry: ZIM underperforms 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 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.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.22 indicates that ZIM should not have too much problems paying 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%.
- Measured over the past years, ZIM shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -22.88% on average per year.
- ZIM shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.63%.
- 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
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- ZIM is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 2.65.
- 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 28.32.
- The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ZIM. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ZIM indicates a rather cheap valuation: ZIM is cheaper than 85.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, ZIM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.14% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of ZIM may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as ZIM's earnings are expected to decrease with -28.77% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-48.96%
EPS Next 3Y-28.77%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 19.19%, ZIM is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.80, 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 1.83.
| 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
- ZIM pays out 91.47% of its income as dividend. 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%.