Stock Analysis
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing one Class A ordinary shareZTO
Sector: Industrials
AnalystsStrong Buy20 analystsPrice is 22% of the way from the year's low to its high.
PMP Verdict
Insufficient financial data
No financial statements on file for this ticker — fundamental scores are not computed.
Bull Case
- ✓ROE 16.1% — efficient capital deployment
What's happening with ZTO
About ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share
ZTO Express is China's largest express delivery company by parcel volume, with a volume share of 20. Show more
1% in 2026. 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 a major shareholder with 78.7% voting rights as of March 31, 2026. ZTO's strategic shareholder is leading China e-commerce company Alibaba Group with around a 9.3% interest.
Employees: 23,399 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
Valuation
55CP/E (TTM)—
Price / TTM EPS (own statements)
P/FCF6.9xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield14.5%A
Grade A: ValueInverse of Finnhub P/FCF (own TTM FCF unavailable)
P/S (TTM)1.89xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements)
EV/EBITDA10.0xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise value / EBITDA (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral
EV/Sales2.1xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E9.2xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio1.77xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio0.43A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio41.4%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
40D+ROIC—
NOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE16.1%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA10.9%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin19.0%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin—
TTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin25.1%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin—
FCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin—
TTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
0ERevenue CAGR—
Compound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth—
Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)—
Share count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue—
TTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
43D+Altman Z-Score—
Bankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.67xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.42xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage—
EBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT—
Leverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.34xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt—
Cash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
0EPiotroski F-Score—
Financial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score—
Earnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion—
FCF / Net Income
Margin Stability—
EBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue—
TTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.57xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 records| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Yan Huiping Filed | Yan Huiping | Option exercise | +15.2K | |
Yan Huiping Filed | Yan Huiping | Grant / award | +15.2K | |
Wang Jilei Filed | Wang Jilei | Option exercise | +13.1K | |
Wang Jilei Filed | Wang Jilei | Grant / award | +13.1K | |
Lai Meisong Filed | Lai Meisong | Option exercise | +154.0K |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lai Meisong Filed | Lai Meisong | Grant / award | +154.0K | |
Lai Jianchang Filed | Lai Jianchang | Option exercise | +9.6K | |
Lai Jianchang Filed | Lai Jianchang | Grant / award | +9.6K |
Option exercise (M) rows report a derivative leg, not an open-market sale — a paired negative entry is the option position being consumed.
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
0EROIC >12% Years—
Share of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)—
Median annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years—
Share of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor—
Weakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)—
TTM net income per share (Finnhub fallback)
Cash / Share$41.18
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$83.71
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt—
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.—
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt—
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity—
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability—
Total Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$15.08B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.52B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
See how ZTO ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all ZTO moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21 | Pre-market | 20.05 | -4.34% | -3.63 |
| Sep 21 | Regular | 19.25 | -8.18% | -7.06 |
| Sep 21 | After-hours | 19.45 | -7.20% | -6.18 |
Frequently Asked Questions about ZTO
What is the current ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share (ZTO) stock price?
ZTO is trading at $20.17 at the last market close, up 0.75% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks ZTO pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is ZTO stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share's financial health at 43/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is ZTO stock overvalued?
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share trades at a trailing P/E of n/a and our valuation score rates it 55/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for ZTO. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share operate in?
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share operates in the Industrials sector. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share do?
ZTO Express is China's largest express delivery company by parcel volume, with a volume share of 20.
About ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share (ZTO) Stock
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share (ZTO) is a US-listed stock operating in the Industrials sector. As of the latest update, ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share is trading at $20.17, up 0.75% on the day with a market capitalization of $15.1 billion. The financial health score for ZTO is 43/100, which indicates weak financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for ZTO stock.
ZTO Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share (ZTO) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time ZTO stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for ZTO with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 43/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for ZTO.
- Sector peers: Compare ZTO against 2 other industrials stocks on key financial metrics.
Is ZTO a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share (ZTO) as an investment. The financial health score of 43/100 suggests weak financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing one Class A ordinary share (ZTO) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.