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ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC-ADR (ZTO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:ZTO - US98980A1051 - ADR

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Last: 12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

ZTO gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 23 industry peers in the Air Freight & Logistics industry. ZTO scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. ZTO scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. These ratings would make ZTO suitable for value and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year ZTO was profitable.
In the past year ZTO had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years ZTO has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years ZTO had a positive operating cash flow.
ZTO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFZTO 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 5B 10B

1.2 Ratios

ZTO's Return On Assets of 9.76% is amongst the best of the industry. ZTO outperforms 86.96% of its industry peers.
ZTO has a Return On Equity of 13.66%. This is in the better half of the industry: ZTO outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of ZTO (10.83%) is better than 82.61% of its industry peers.
ZTO had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.66%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.50%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.66%) for ZTO is below the current ROIC(10.83%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.76%
ROE 13.66%
ROIC 10.83%
ROA(3y)9.37%
ROA(5y)8.59%
ROE(3y)13.81%
ROE(5y)12%
ROIC(3y)10.66%
ROIC(5y)9.47%
ZTO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICZTO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10

1.3 Margins

ZTO has a better Profit Margin (18.60%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ZTO has declined.
The Operating Margin of ZTO (22.60%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
ZTO's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ZTO has a Gross Margin of 25.99%. This is in the better half of the industry: ZTO outperforms 69.57% of its industry peers.
ZTO's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 22.6%
PM (TTM) 18.6%
GM 25.99%
OM growth 3Y13.76%
OM growth 5Y1.52%
PM growth 3Y8.39%
PM growth 5Y-4.95%
GM growth 3Y12.65%
GM growth 5Y0.68%
ZTO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsZTO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ZTO is creating value.
ZTO has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, ZTO has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, ZTO has a worse debt to assets ratio.
ZTO Yearly Shares OutstandingZTO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
ZTO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsZTO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 4.40 indicates that ZTO is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of ZTO (4.40) is better than 73.91% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of ZTO is 1.13, which is an excellent value as it means it would take ZTO, only 1.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.13, ZTO belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.18 indicates that ZTO is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.18, ZTO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.52% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 1.13
Altman-Z 4.4
ROIC/WACC2.34
WACC4.63%
ZTO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFZTO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20B 40B 60B

2.3 Liquidity

ZTO has a Current Ratio of 1.38. This is a normal value and indicates that ZTO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
ZTO has a Current ratio of 1.38. This is in the lower half of the industry: ZTO underperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
ZTO has a Quick Ratio of 1.38. This is a normal value and indicates that ZTO is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.38, ZTO perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.48% of the companies in the same industry.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for ZTO is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.38
Quick Ratio 1.38
ZTO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesZTO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for ZTO have decreased by -6.97% in the last year.
ZTO shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.77% yearly.
Looking at the last year, ZTO shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.17% in the last year.
ZTO shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.90% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.97%
EPS 3Y24.74%
EPS 5Y7.77%
EPS Q2Q%6.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.17%
Revenue growth 3Y13.35%
Revenue growth 5Y14.9%
Sales Q2Q%11.14%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ZTO will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.86% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ZTO will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 9.01% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.81%
EPS Next 2Y2.65%
EPS Next 3Y6.01%
EPS Next 5Y6.86%
Revenue Next Year12.91%
Revenue Next 2Y12.6%
Revenue Next 3Y12.19%
Revenue Next 5Y9.01%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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.
ZTO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesZTO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 20B 40B 60B
ZTO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesZTO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.64, ZTO is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, ZTO is valued cheaper than 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
ZTO is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.80, the valuation of ZTO can be described as reasonable.
ZTO's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ZTO is cheaper than 95.65% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.10, ZTO is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.64
Fwd PE 11.8
ZTO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsZTO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of ZTO indicates a rather cheap valuation: ZTO is cheaper than 95.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of ZTO indicates a rather cheap valuation: ZTO is cheaper than 95.65% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.5
EV/EBITDA 5.57
ZTO Per share dataZTO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of ZTO may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.76
EPS Next 2Y2.65%
EPS Next 3Y6.01%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.13%, ZTO has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
ZTO's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.45. ZTO pays more dividend than 91.30% of the companies in the same industry.
ZTO's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.13%

5.2 History

ZTO has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
ZTO has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
ZTO Yearly Dividends per shareZTO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y2.65%
EPS Next 3Y6.01%
ZTO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendZTO 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 -4B 6B 8B

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC-ADR

NYSE:ZTO (12/5/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 21.68 0 (0%)

21.68

+0.67 (+3.19%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryAir Freight & Logistics
Earnings (Last)11-20 2025-11-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-16 2026-03-16/amc
Inst Owners14.67%
Inst Owner Change-20.15%
Ins Owners0.23%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.15B
Revenue(TTM)47.51B
Net Income(TTM)8.84B
Analysts86.67
Price Target25.53 (17.76%)
Short Float %4.22%
Short Ratio11.53
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.13%
Yearly Dividend1.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date09-30 2025-09-30 (0.3)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.73%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.32%
Max EPS beat(2)28.78%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-19.32%
Max EPS beat(4)28.78%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.21%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)1.06%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)5%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.62%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.42%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.13%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.66%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.69%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.99%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.19%
PT rev (1m)-0.07%
PT rev (3m)2.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)5.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.52%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.1%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.64
Fwd PE 11.8
P/S 2.55
P/FCF 11.5
P/OCF 11.5
P/B 1.87
P/tB 2.24
EV/EBITDA 5.57
EPS(TTM)1.59
EY7.33%
EPS(NY)1.84
Fwd EY8.48%
FCF(TTM)1.89
FCFY8.7%
OCF(TTM)1.89
OCFY8.7%
SpS8.49
BVpS11.57
TBVpS9.7
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.76
Graham Number20.34
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.76%
ROE 13.66%
ROCE 16.16%
ROIC 10.83%
ROICexc 16.01%
ROICexgc 19.96%
OM 22.6%
PM (TTM) 18.6%
GM 25.99%
FCFM 22.2%
ROA(3y)9.37%
ROA(5y)8.59%
ROE(3y)13.81%
ROE(5y)12%
ROIC(3y)10.66%
ROIC(5y)9.47%
ROICexc(3y)14.74%
ROICexc(5y)13.19%
ROICexgc(3y)18.24%
ROICexgc(5y)16.71%
ROCE(3y)15.17%
ROCE(5y)13.22%
ROICexgc growth 3Y17.92%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.25%
ROICexc growth 3Y19.54%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.78%
OM growth 3Y13.76%
OM growth 5Y1.52%
PM growth 3Y8.39%
PM growth 5Y-4.95%
GM growth 3Y12.65%
GM growth 5Y0.68%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.18
Debt/FCF 1.13
Debt/EBITDA 0.87
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 76.65%
Profit Quality 119.35%
Current Ratio 1.38
Quick Ratio 1.38
Altman-Z 4.4
F-Score6
WACC4.63%
ROIC/WACC2.34
Cap/Depr(3y)234.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)324.98%
Cap/Sales(3y)17.21%
Cap/Sales(5y)23.77%
Profit Quality(3y)66.3%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.97%
EPS 3Y24.74%
EPS 5Y7.77%
EPS Q2Q%6.9%
EPS Next Y-8.81%
EPS Next 2Y2.65%
EPS Next 3Y6.01%
EPS Next 5Y6.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.17%
Revenue growth 3Y13.35%
Revenue growth 5Y14.9%
Sales Q2Q%11.14%
Revenue Next Year12.91%
Revenue Next 2Y12.6%
Revenue Next 3Y12.19%
Revenue Next 5Y9.01%
EBIT growth 1Y-3.07%
EBIT growth 3Y28.95%
EBIT growth 5Y16.65%
EBIT Next Year24.25%
EBIT Next 3Y16.41%
EBIT Next 5Y13.21%
FCF growth 1Y-20.13%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y38.67%
OCF growth 1Y-20.13%
OCF growth 3Y16.54%
OCF growth 5Y12.64%

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC-ADR / ZTO FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC-ADR (ZTO) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to ZTO.


What is the valuation status of ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC-ADR (ZTO) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC-ADR (ZTO). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of ZTO stock?

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC-ADR (ZTO) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC-ADR (ZTO) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC-ADR (ZTO) is 13.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.87.


What is the financial health of ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC-ADR (ZTO) stock?

The financial health rating of ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC-ADR (ZTO) is 7 / 10.