ZTO Express/$ZTO
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About ZTO Express
ZTO Express is China's largest express delivery company by parcel volume, with a volume share of 22.1% in 2022. It operates a network partner model where it provides line-haul transportation and sorting services, while its local network partners provide first-mile pickup and last-mile delivery services under the ZTO brand name. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company was founded in 2002 by Meisong Lai, who remains chair, CEO, and its major shareholder with 77% voting rights as of June 30, 2023. ZTO's strategic shareholder is leading China e-commerce company Alibaba Group with around an 11.7% interest.
Ticker
$ZTO
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Air Freight & Logistics
Headquarters
Employees
24,477
ISIN
US98980A1051
Website
ZTO Express Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$15B
13.84
$1.23
-0.13
$0.68
3.99%
Price and volume
Market cap
$15B
Beta
-0.13
52-week high
$26.75
52-week low
$16.34
Average daily volume
3.1M
Dividend rate
$0.68
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.052
Quick ratio
0.83
Long term debt to equity
0.605
Total debt to equity
27.174
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
59.73%
Interest coverage (TTM)
36.98%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
2,087.056
Gross margin (TTM)
29.65%
Net profit margin (TTM)
20.76%
Operating margin (TTM)
26.41%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
22.87%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$257,350
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
8.15%
Return on equity (TTM)
15.63%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
13.837
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.179
Price to book
0.22
Price to tangible book (TTM)
0.26
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
16.813
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.95%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
101.47%
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.99%
Forward dividend yield
3.99%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
14.76%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-14.17%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
12.40%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
12.10%
What the Analysts think about ZTO Express
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for ZTO Express stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
ZTO Express has demonstrated robust profitability with an operating margin of 26.01%, outperforming 86.61% of its industry peers. (GuruFocus)
The company has consistently increased its revenue and earnings per share over the past three and five years, with a 3-year revenue growth rate per share of 9.80% and a 5-year rate of 14.20%. (GuruFocus)
ZTO Express has a strategic relationship with Alibaba Group, which holds an approximately 11.7% interest, potentially providing a competitive edge in the e-commerce logistics sector. (GuruFocus)
ZTO Express has updated its 2024 parcel volume guidance to 33.7-33.9 billion, representing an 11.6-12.3% year-over-year increase, down from the previous expectation of 34.73-35.64 billion, indicating a slowdown in growth. (Nasdaq)
The domestic express delivery market is highly competitive, with major players like SF Express and STO Express, which could pressure ZTO's market share and profitability. (Nasdaq)
ZTO Express has been experiencing higher selling, general, and administrative expenses, which increased by 25.6% year-over-year in 2023, potentially impacting the company's bottom line. (Nasdaq)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 11 Jun 2025.
ZTO Express Financial Performance
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ZTO Express Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for ZTO Express stock?
ZTO Express (ZTO) has a market cap of $15B as of June 20, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for ZTO Express stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for ZTO Express (ZTO) stock is 13.84 as of June 20, 2025.
Does ZTO Express stock pay dividends?
Yes, the ZTO Express (ZTO) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 20, 2025, the dividend rate is $0.68 and the yield is 3.99%. ZTO Express has a payout ratio of 59.73% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next ZTO Express dividend payment date?
The next ZTO Express (ZTO) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for ZTO Express?
ZTO Express (ZTO) has a beta rating of -0.13. This means that it has an inverse relation to market volatility.