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About ZTO Express
ZTO Express is China's largest express delivery company by parcel volume, with a volume share of 19.4% in 2024. 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 78% voting rights as of March 31, 2025. ZTO's strategic shareholder is leading China e-commerce company Alibaba Group with around an 8.9% interest.
Ticker
$ZTO
Sector
Mobility
Primary listing
NYSE
Employees
23,913
Headquarters
Website
ZTO Express Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$15B
16.89
$1.14
-0.17
$0.34
3.54%
Price and volume
Market cap
$15B
Beta
-0.17
52-week high
$23.56
52-week low
$16.34
Average daily volume
1.6M
Dividend rate
$0.34
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.213
Quick ratio
0.982
Long term debt to equity
0.774
Total debt to equity
29.101
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
46.62%
Interest coverage (TTM)
36.70%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
2,016.424
Gross margin (TTM)
27.48%
Net profit margin (TTM)
18.81%
Operating margin (TTM)
24.18%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
23.56%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$273,240
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.54%
Return on equity (TTM)
14.03%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
16.887
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.361
Price to book
0.24
Price to tangible book (TTM)
0.29
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
24.61
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.06%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.781
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.77%
Forward dividend yield
3.54%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
14.70%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-22.38%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
11.77%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
5.13%
What the Analysts think about ZTO Express
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for ZTO Express stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Parcel volume jumped 16.5% year-over-year to 9.8 billion in Q2 2025, reaffirming ZTO’s strong market leadership and scale advantages in China’s express delivery market (Reuters).
Unit transportation costs fell 15.4% in Q2 2025 thanks to improved route planning and greater economies of scale, showcasing ZTO’s operational efficiency gains (Reuters).
Retail parcel volumes climbed more than 50% year-over-year in Q2 2025, further diversifying ZTO’s revenue base and supporting margin resilience (Reuters).
Adjusted net income dropped by 26.8% year-over-year to RMB2.1 billion in Q2 2025, highlighting ongoing profitability challenges under heavy price competition (Reuters).
Management cut its 2025 parcel volume outlook to a range of 38.8 billion–40.1 billion parcels (14%–18% growth), compared to the previous forecast of 20%–24%, pointing to softer demand prospects for China’s express delivery market (Reuters).
Alibaba Group is considering cutting its minority stake in ZTO Express through an exchangeable bond deal, potentially signaling a reduced long-term strategic commitment to the courier company (Bloomberg).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Oct 2025.
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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 October 29, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for ZTO Express stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for ZTO Express (ZTO) stock is 16.89 as of October 29, 2025.
Does ZTO Express stock pay dividends?
Yes, the ZTO Express (ZTO) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 29, 2025, the dividend rate is $0.34 and the yield is 3.54%. ZTO Express has a payout ratio of 46.62% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next ZTO Express dividend payment date?
The next ZTO Express (ZTO) dividend payment is scheduled for October 31, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for ZTO Express?
ZTO Express (ZTO) has a beta rating of -0.17. This means that it has an inverse relation to market volatility.