ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. ZTO
Company Overview
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. provides express delivery and other value-added logistics services in the People's Republic of China. It also offers less-than-truckload (LTL) logistics services; integrated logistics solutions for warehousing, distribution, and transportation; and freight forwarding services. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
Why Investors Should Care
Return on capital employed stands at 16.6%.
Net profit has compounded at 10.1% per year over the last five years.
Revenue has grown at a 11.5% CAGR over the past five years.
Trades at a P/E of 14.2, below the sector median of 29.9.
Maintains a net profit margin of 17.9%.
Carries low leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35.
Recent Developments
- Dec 2025 Revenue of $49.10B (+10.9% YoY); net profit $9.08B.
- Trailing 12 Months Year-on-year growth — revenue +22.0%, earnings +9.8%.
- 5-Year Trend Long-term compounding — revenue CAGR 11.5%, profit CAGR 10.1%.
Growth & Price Performance
Compounded Sales Growth
| 5 Years: | 11.54% |
| 1 Year: | 22.00% |
Compounded Profit Growth
| 5 Years: | 10.07% |
| 1 Year: | 9.80% |
Stock Price Performance
| 1 Year: | +20.63% |
| 6 Months: | +9.73% |
| 3 Months: | -6.14% |
| 1 Month: | +5.44% |
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- RSI (14)58.75 · Neutral
P/E of 14.21 is below the sector median of 29.87 — relatively cheaper than peers.
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Fundamental Growth Charts
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PROS
- Compounding revenue at 11.5% over 5 years.
- Profit CAGR of 10.1% over 5 years.
- Attractive dividend yield of 2.87%.
- Generates positive free cash flow.
- In a confirmed uptrend (50-DMA above 200-DMA).
CONS
No notable concerns flagged.
* The pros and cons are auto-generated from financial metrics.
Valuation
Growth (CAGR)
Profitability & Returns
Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Ownership
Financial Snapshot
Peer comparison
Peer companies in the same sector (Industrials).
| # | Name | CMP $ | P/E | Mkt Cap | Div Yld % | ROCE % | ROE % | Rev CAGR 5Y % | Profit CAGR 5Y % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZTO ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. | 24.02 | 14.21 | $18.27B | 2.87% | 16.58% | 14.88% | 11.54% | 10.07% |
| 2 | GE GE Aerospace SPX | 360.07 | 44.62 | $375.67B | 0.53% | 11.89% | 45.43% | 16.32% | 195.89% |
| 3 | CAT Caterpillar Inc. SPX | 814.81 | 40.42 | $375.29B | 0.70% | 17.98% | 51.33% | 2.29% | 5.24% |
| 4 | RTX RTX Corporation SPX | 215.22 | 40.30 | $289.83B | 1.51% | 8.28% | 11.57% | 2.61% | 2.62% |
| 5 | GEV GE Vernova Inc. SPXAI | 990.29 | 28.32 | $266.11B | 0.19% | 6.30% | 75.71% | 8.68% | - |
| 6 | UNP Union Pacific Corporation SPX | 292.13 | 24.06 | $173.44B | 1.91% | 15.22% | 40.69% | 2.30% | 7.77% |
| 7 | BA The Boeing Company SPX | 216.14 | 85.09 | $170.38B | 0.00% | -9.01% | - | 1.67% | -3.28% |
| 8 | ETN Eaton Corporation plc SPXAI | 415.20 | 39.36 | $161.22B | 1.06% | 11.53% | 20.84% | 4.73% | 10.38% |
| 9 | DE Deere & Company SPX | 592.67 | 33.58 | $160.08B | 1.11% | - | 18.35% | 3.43% | 5.10% |
Financial Statements Quarterly Results · Profit & Loss · Balance Sheet · Cash Flows · Ratios
Quarterly Results
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2024 | Mar 2025 | Jun 2025 | Sep 2025 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 10.89B | 11.83B | 11.86B | 14.51B | 13.28B |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 8.20B | 8.89B | 8.91B | 10.83B | 10.05B |
| Gross Profit | - | 2.69B | 2.94B | 2.96B | 3.68B | 3.24B |
| Operating Expenses | - | 283.84M | 529.41M | 550.93M | 492.50M | 741.35M |
| Operating Income | - | 2.41B | 2.41B | 2.41B | 3.19B | 2.49B |
| EBITDA | - | 2.64B | 2.61B | 2.74B | 3.32B | 2.74B |
| Interest Expense | - | 68.88M | 98.11M | 54.42M | 27.20M | 50.27M |
| Pretax Income | - | 2.57B | 2.51B | 2.68B | 3.29B | 2.69B |
| Tax Provision | - | 531.57M | 575.53M | 160.00M | 638.13M | 552.18M |
| Net Income | - | 1.99B | 1.94B | 2.52B | 2.63B | 2.12B |
| Diluted EPS | - | 2.44 | 2.37 | 3.10 | 3.31 | 2.68 |
Profit & Loss (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | 35.38B | 38.42B | 44.28B | 49.10B |
| Cost of Revenue | - | 26.34B | 26.76B | 30.56B | 36.83B |
| Gross Profit | - | 9.04B | 11.66B | 13.72B | 12.27B |
| Operating Expenses | - | 1.30B | 1.65B | 1.94B | 1.80B |
| Operating Income | - | 7.74B | 10.01B | 11.78B | 10.47B |
| EBITDA | - | 11.15B | 13.85B | 15.04B | 14.68B |
| Interest Expense | - | 190.52M | 289.53M | 337.92M | 248.61M |
| Pretax Income | - | 8.29B | 10.69B | 11.68B | 11.05B |
| Tax Provision | - | 1.63B | 1.94B | 2.85B | 1.91B |
| Net Income | - | 6.81B | 8.75B | 8.82B | 9.08B |
| Diluted EPS | - | 8.36 | 10.60 | 10.70 | 11.19 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | - | 78.52B | 88.47B | 92.34B | 91.02B |
| Current Assets | - | 24.48B | 26.95B | 30.35B | 33.96B |
| Cash & Equivalents | - | 11.69B | 12.33B | 13.47B | 10.01B |
| Inventory | - | 40.54M | 28.07M | 38.57M | 40.65M |
| Receivables | - | 1.77B | 1.71B | 2.68B | 1.96B |
| Total Liabilities | - | 24.05B | 28.18B | 29.67B | 23.89B |
| Current Liabilities | - | 16.41B | 20.06B | 28.27B | 22.87B |
| Long Term Debt | - | 6.79B | 7.03B | - | 142.11M |
| Total Debt | - | 13.12B | 15.44B | 17.35B | 11.48B |
| Total Equity | - | 54.03B | 59.80B | 62.06B | 66.38B |
| Shares Outstanding | - | 832.97M | 812.87M | 810.34M | 795.53M |
Cash Flows (Annual)
Figures in USD.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | - | 11.48B | 13.36B | 11.43B | 11.97B |
| Investing Cash Flow | - | -16.04B | -12.25B | -5.98B | -4.83B |
| Financing Cash Flow | - | 7.06B | -769.84M | -5.00B | -10.57B |
| Capital Expenditure | - | -7.41B | -6.67B | -5.90B | -6.07B |
| Free Cash Flow | - | 4.07B | 6.69B | 5.53B | 5.89B |
| Net Change in Cash | - | 2.50B | 338.38M | 453.53M | -3.43B |
Ratios (Annual)
Figures in %.
| Metric | Dec 2021 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin % | - | 25.6% | 30.4% | 31.0% | 25.0% |
| Operating Margin % | - | 21.9% | 26.0% | 26.6% | 21.3% |
| Net Margin % | - | 19.2% | 22.8% | 19.9% | 18.5% |
| ROE % | - | 12.6% | 14.6% | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| ROCE % | - | 12.5% | 14.6% | 18.4% | 15.4% |
Shareholding Pattern
Top Institutional Holders
| # | Holder | % Held | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pzena Investment Management LLC | 1.32% | 7.46M | $179.21M |
| 2 | Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 0.98% | 5.51M | $132.32M |
| 3 | Serenity Capital Management Pte. Ltd | 0.90% | 5.06M | $121.47M |
| 4 | Temasek Holdings (Private) Ltd | 0.74% | 4.15M | $99.62M |
| 5 | Morgan Stanley | 0.66% | 3.71M | $89.12M |
| 6 | Fisher Asset Management, LLC | 0.64% | 3.63M | $87.08M |
| 7 | Marshall Wace LLP | 0.41% | 2.32M | $55.74M |
| 8 | Platinum Investment Management Ltd | 0.35% | 1.99M | $47.90M |
| 9 | Todd Asset Management LLC | 0.30% | 1.71M | $41.14M |
| 10 | Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 0.29% | 1.65M | $39.70M |
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ZTO — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current share price of ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (ZTO)?
As of 2026-08-02 19:16 PDT, ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (ZTO) trades at $24.02 on NYSE. Its 52-week range is $17.59 to $25.88.
What is the market capitalisation of ZTO?
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (ZTO) has a market capitalisation of $18.27B on NYSE.
What is the P/E ratio of ZTO?
ZTO trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 14.21. The industry average P/E is 29.87. Its price-to-book (P/B) ratio is 2.01.
Does ZTO pay a dividend?
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (ZTO) currently offers a dividend yield of 2.87%.
What is the return on equity (ROE) of ZTO?
ZTO has a return on equity (ROE) of 14.88%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) is 16.58%.
Is ZTO a good stock to buy?
This page provides a data-driven analysis of ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (ZTO), including valuation ratios, profitability, growth trends, auto-generated pros and cons, peer comparison and AI exposure. Review these fundamentals alongside your own research and risk tolerance. This is informational content, not investment advice.