What is ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's earnings per share (EPS)?

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) reported diluted earnings per share of $1.47 for fiscal year 2024. This represents a -1.3% change compared to the previous fiscal year. EPS represents the portion of a company's net income allocated to each outstanding share of common stock and is widely used to evaluate profitability on a per-share basis.

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC Financials

ZTOEF

Source SEC Filings (10-K/10-Q) Updated Dec 31, 2024 Currency USD FYE December

This page shows ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 9 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).

Financial Health Signals

Financial Profile 58/100

Based on FY2024 annual data. Scores normalized against common benchmarks. How we calculate these scores

Profitability

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC has an operating margin of 26.6%, meaning the company retains $27 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This strong profitability earns a score of 81/100, reflecting efficient cost management and pricing power. This is up from 26.1% the prior year.

Growth

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's revenue grew 12.1% year-over-year to $6.1B, a solid pace of expansion. This earns a growth score of 54/100.

Leverage

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC carries a low D/E ratio of 0.48, meaning only $0.48 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 92/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.

Liquidity

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's current ratio of 1.07 means current assets barely cover short-term liabilities. This tight liquidity results in a low score of 16/100, which could limit financial flexibility.

Cash Flow

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC has a free cash flow margin of 14.1%, earning a moderate score of 60/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.

Returns

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's ROE of 14.2% shows moderate profitability relative to equity, earning a score of 43/100. This is down from 14.6% the prior year.

Piotroski F-Score Neutral

6/9

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC passes 6 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, 1 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, both operating efficiency signals pass.

Earnings Quality Cash-Backed

1.30x

For every $1 of reported earnings, ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC generates $1.30 in operating cash flow ($1.6B OCF vs $1.2B net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.

Interest Coverage Safe

34.9x

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC earns $34.9 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($1.6B vs $46.3M). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.

Key Financial Metrics

Export CSV

Earnings & Revenue

Revenue

$6.1B

YoY+12.1%

5Y CAGR+13.8%

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC generated $6.1B in revenue in fiscal year 2024. This represents an increase of 12.1% from the prior year.

EBITDA

$2.0B

YoY+11.7%

5Y CAGR+16.0%

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's EBITDA was $2.0B in fiscal year 2024, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 11.7% from the prior year.

Net Income

$1.2B

YoY-2.0%

5Y CAGR+8.2%

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC reported $1.2B in net income in fiscal year 2024. This represents a decrease of 2.0% from the prior year.

EPS (Diluted)

$1.47

YoY-1.3%

5Y CAGR+7.2%

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC earned $1.47 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024. This represents a decrease of 1.3% from the prior year.

Cash & Balance Sheet

Free Cash Flow

$852.3M

YoY-11.4%

5Y CAGR+28.9%

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC generated $852.3M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2024, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 11.4% from the prior year.

Cash & Debt

$1.8B

YoY+6.2%

5Y CAGR+19.5%

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC held $1.8B in cash against $0 in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2024.

Dividends Per Share

N/A

Shares Outstanding

799M

YoY-0.8%

5Y CAGR+0.4%

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC had 799M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2024. This represents a decrease of 0.8% from the prior year.

Margins & Returns

Gross Margin

31.0%

YoY+0.6pp

5Y CAGR+1.0pp

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's gross margin was 31.0% in fiscal year 2024, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is up 0.6 percentage points from the prior year.

Operating Margin

26.6%

YoY+0.6pp

5Y CAGR+1.9pp

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's operating margin was 26.6% in fiscal year 2024, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 0.6 percentage points from the prior year.

Net Margin

19.9%

YoY-2.9pp

5Y CAGR-5.8pp

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's net profit margin was 19.9% in fiscal year 2024, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is down 2.9 percentage points from the prior year.

Return on Equity

14.2%

YoY-0.4pp

5Y CAGR-0.6pp

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's ROE was 14.2% in fiscal year 2024, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 0.4 percentage points from the prior year.

Capital Allocation

R&D Spending

N/A

Share Buybacks

$158.6M

YoY+11.9%

5Y CAGR+7.7%

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC spent $158.6M on share buybacks in fiscal year 2024, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents an increase of 11.9% from the prior year.

Capital Expenditures

$713.5M

YoY-22.4%

5Y CAGR+1.4%

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC invested $713.5M in capex in fiscal year 2024, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 22.4% from the prior year.

ZTOEF Income Statement

Metric	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20	FY19
Revenue	$6.1B+12.1%	$5.4B+5.5%	$5.1B+7.5%	$4.8B+23.5%	$3.9B+21.7%	$3.2B
Cost of Revenue	$4.2B+11.1%	$3.8B-1.3%	$3.8B+2.2%	$3.7B+25.8%	$3.0B+33.5%	$2.2B
Gross Profit	$1.9B+14.4%	$1.6B+25.3%	$1.3B+26.7%	$1.0B+15.6%	$894.6M-5.9%	$951.1M
R&D Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
SG&A Expenses	$368.5M+7.9%	$341.6M+13.4%	$301.2M+2.3%	$294.4M+15.4%	$255.0M+14.8%	$222.1M
Operating Income	$1.6B+14.5%	$1.4B+25.7%	$1.1B+29.9%	$863.5M+18.5%	$728.6M-7.1%	$784.7M
Interest Expense	$46.3M+13.5%	$40.8M+47.6%	$27.6M+39.2%	$19.9M+266.9%	$5.4M	N/A
Income Tax	$389.8M+42.8%	$273.0M+15.3%	$236.8M+50.1%	$157.8M+49.2%	$105.7M-31.7%	$154.9M
Net Income	$1.2B-2.0%	$1.2B+24.8%	$987.2M+32.3%	$746.1M+12.9%	$660.9M-18.9%	$815.0M
EPS (Diluted)	$1.47-1.3%	$1.49+23.1%	$1.21+33.0%	$0.91+9.6%	$0.83-20.2%	$1.04

Metric	Q4'24	Q4'23	Q4'22	Q4'21	Q4'20	Q4'19	Q4'18	Q4'17
Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Cost of Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Gross Profit	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
R&D Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
SG&A Expenses	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Operating Income	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Interest Expense	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Income Tax	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Net Income	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
EPS (Diluted)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

ZTOEF Balance Sheet

Metric	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20	FY19
Total Assets	$12.7B+1.5%	$12.5B+9.4%	$11.4B+15.6%	$9.9B+8.6%	$9.1B+37.6%	$6.6B
Current Assets	$4.2B+9.5%	$3.8B+7.0%	$3.5B+21.1%	$2.9B-14.4%	$3.4B+18.5%	$2.9B
Cash & Equivalents	$1.8B+6.2%	$1.7B+2.5%	$1.7B+11.1%	$1.5B-30.0%	$2.2B+187.7%	$757.0M
Inventory	$5.3M+33.6%	$4.0M-32.7%	$5.9M-54.9%	$13.0M+60.1%	$8.1M+29.1%	$6.3M
Accounts Receivable	$206.0M+155.5%	$80.6M-32.1%	$118.7M-18.9%	$146.5M+28.1%	$114.3M+17.8%	$97.0M
Goodwill	$581.1M-2.7%	$597.4M-2.9%	$615.0M-7.6%	$665.6M+2.4%	$650.0M+6.7%	$609.3M
Total Liabilities	$4.1B+2.4%	$4.0B+13.8%	$3.5B+60.5%	$2.2B+40.3%	$1.5B+44.0%	$1.1B
Current Liabilities	$3.9B+37.1%	$2.8B+18.8%	$2.4B+16.6%	$2.0B+42.4%	$1.4B+49.3%	$959.7M
Long-Term Debt	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total Equity	$8.5B+0.9%	$8.4B+7.5%	$7.8B+2.6%	$7.6B+1.7%	$7.5B+36.4%	$5.5B
Retained Earnings	$5.4B+4.8%	$5.1B+19.7%	$4.3B+19.8%	$3.6B+10.6%	$3.2B+34.2%	$2.4B

Metric	Q4'24	Q4'23	Q4'22	Q4'21	Q4'20	Q4'19	Q4'18	Q4'17
Total Assets	$12.7B+1.5%	$12.5B+9.4%	$11.4B+15.6%	$9.9B+8.6%	$9.1B+37.6%	$6.6B+14.2%	$5.8B+45.4%	$4.0B
Current Assets	$4.2B+9.5%	$3.8B+7.0%	$3.5B+21.1%	$2.9B-14.4%	$3.4B+18.5%	$2.9B-6.5%	$3.1B+62.3%	$1.9B
Cash & Equivalents	$1.8B+6.2%	$1.7B+2.5%	$1.7B+11.1%	$1.5B-30.0%	$2.2B+187.7%	$757.0M+12.6%	$672.3M-19.4%	$833.8M
Inventory	$5.3M+33.6%	$4.0M-32.7%	$5.9M-54.9%	$13.0M+60.1%	$8.1M+29.1%	$6.3M-1.2%	$6.4M+21.1%	$5.3M
Accounts Receivable	$206.0M+155.5%	$80.6M-32.1%	$118.7M-18.9%	$146.5M+28.1%	$114.3M+17.8%	$97.0M+11.8%	$86.8M+96.3%	$44.2M
Goodwill	$581.1M-2.7%	$597.4M-2.9%	$615.0M-7.6%	$665.6M+2.4%	$650.0M+6.7%	$609.3M-1.2%	$616.9M-5.4%	$651.9M
Total Liabilities	$4.1B+2.4%	$4.0B+13.8%	$3.5B+60.5%	$2.2B+40.3%	$1.5B+44.0%	$1.1B+36.6%	$787.3M+16.8%	$674.2M
Current Liabilities	$3.9B+37.1%	$2.8B+18.8%	$2.4B+16.6%	$2.0B+42.4%	$1.4B+49.3%	$959.7M+28.3%	$747.8M+17.4%	$637.2M
Long-Term Debt	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total Equity	$8.5B+0.9%	$8.4B+7.5%	$7.8B+2.6%	$7.6B+1.7%	$7.5B+36.4%	$5.5B+10.6%	$5.0B+51.1%	$3.3B
Retained Earnings	$5.4B+4.8%	$5.1B+19.7%	$4.3B+19.8%	$3.6B+10.6%	$3.2B+34.2%	$2.4B+49.5%	$1.6B+56.8%	$1.0B

ZTOEF Cash Flow Statement

Metric	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20	FY19
Operating Cash Flow	$1.6B-16.8%	$1.9B+13.1%	$1.7B+46.9%	$1.1B+49.3%	$758.7M-16.2%	$905.5M
Capital Expenditures	$713.5M-22.4%	$919.6M-10.3%	$1.0B-21.9%	$1.3B+18.3%	$1.1B+66.6%	$665.9M
Free Cash Flow	$852.3M-11.4%	$962.3M+50.4%	$639.6M+457.5%	-$178.9M+48.9%	-$350.4M-246.2%	$239.7M
Investing Cash Flow	-$819.4M+52.5%	-$1.7B+25.8%	-$2.3B-69.3%	-$1.4B-152.6%	-$544.0M-3.3%	-$526.3M
Financing Cash Flow	-$684.3M-531.1%	-$108.4M-110.6%	$1.0B+324.6%	-$455.7M-135.7%	$1.3B+548.7%	-$284.7M
Dividends Paid	$767.9M+163.1%	$291.9M+52.2%	$191.8M-9.7%	$212.5M-15.9%	$252.8M+38.5%	$182.5M
Share Buybacks	$158.6M+11.9%	$141.8M+1056.4%	$12.3M-98.0%	$598.0M+217.6%	$188.3M+71.8%	$109.6M

Metric	Q4'24	Q4'23	Q4'22	Q4'21	Q4'20	Q4'19	Q4'18	Q4'17
Operating Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Capital Expenditures	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Free Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Investing Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Financing Cash Flow	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Dividends Paid	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Share Buybacks	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

ZTOEF Financial Ratios

Metric	FY24	FY23	FY22	FY21	FY20	FY19
Gross Margin	31.0%+0.6pp	30.4%+4.8pp	25.6%+3.9pp	21.7%-1.5pp	23.2%-6.8pp	29.9%
Operating Margin	26.6%+0.6pp	26.1%+4.2pp	21.9%+3.8pp	18.1%-0.8pp	18.9%-5.8pp	24.7%
Net Margin	19.9%-2.9pp	22.8%+3.5pp	19.3%+3.6pp	15.6%-1.5pp	17.1%-8.6pp	25.7%
Return on Equity	14.2%-0.4pp	14.6%+2.0pp	12.6%+2.8pp	9.8%+1.0pp	8.8%-6.0pp	14.8%
Return on Assets	9.6%-0.3pp	9.9%+1.2pp	8.7%+1.1pp	7.6%+0.3pp	7.3%-5.1pp	12.4%
Current Ratio	1.07-0.3	1.34-0.1	1.49+0.1	1.44-1.0	2.39-0.6	3.01
Debt-to-Equity	0.480.0	0.47+0.0	0.45+0.2	0.28+0.1	0.21+0.0	0.20
FCF Margin	14.1%-3.7pp	17.8%+5.3pp	12.5%+16.2pp	-3.8%+5.3pp	-9.1%-16.6pp	7.5%

Metric	Q4'24	Q4'23	Q4'22	Q4'21	Q4'20	Q4'19	Q4'18	Q4'17
Gross Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Operating Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Net Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Return on Equity	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Return on Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Current Ratio	1.07-0.3	1.34-0.1	1.49+0.1	1.44-1.0	2.39-0.6	3.01-1.1	4.13+1.1	2.99
Debt-to-Equity	0.480.0	0.47+0.0	0.45+0.2	0.28+0.1	0.21+0.0	0.20+0.0	0.16-0.0	0.20
FCF Margin	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's annual revenue?

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) reported $6.1B in total revenue for fiscal year 2024. This represents a 12.1% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.

How fast is ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's revenue growing?

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) revenue grew by 12.1% year-over-year, from $5.4B to $6.1B in fiscal year 2024.

Is ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC profitable?

Yes, ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) reported a net income of $1.2B in fiscal year 2024, with a net profit margin of 19.9%.

What is ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's EBITDA?

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) had EBITDA of $2.0B in fiscal year 2024, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

What is ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's gross margin?

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) had a gross margin of 31.0% in fiscal year 2024, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.

What is ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's operating margin?

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) had an operating margin of 26.6% in fiscal year 2024, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.

What is ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's net profit margin?

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) had a net profit margin of 19.9% in fiscal year 2024, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.

What is ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's return on equity (ROE)?

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) has a return on equity of 14.2% for fiscal year 2024, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.

What is ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's free cash flow?

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) generated $852.3M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2024. This represents a -11.4% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.

What is ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's operating cash flow?

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) generated $1.6B in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2024, representing cash generated from core business activities.

What are ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's total assets?

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) had $12.7B in total assets as of fiscal year 2024, including both current and long-term assets.

What are ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's capital expenditures?

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) invested $713.5M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2024, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.

Does ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC buy back shares?

Yes, ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) spent $158.6M on share buybacks during fiscal year 2024, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding.

How many shares does ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC have outstanding?

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) had 799M shares outstanding as of fiscal year 2024.

What is ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's current ratio?

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) had a current ratio of 1.07 as of fiscal year 2024, which is considered adequate.

What is ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's debt-to-equity ratio?

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48 as of fiscal year 2024, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.

What is ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's return on assets (ROA)?

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) had a return on assets of 9.6% for fiscal year 2024, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.

What is ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's Piotroski F-Score?

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7–9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

Are ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC's earnings high quality?

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.30x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

Can ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC cover its interest payments?

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) has an interest coverage ratio of 34.9x, meaning it can comfortably cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

How financially healthy is ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC?

ZTO EXPRESS CAYMAN INC (ZTOEF) scores 58 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating moderate overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.