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ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (ZTO)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US98980A1051
CUSIP
98980A105
IPO Date
Oct 27, 2016

Highlights

Market Cap
$19.97B
Enterprise Value
$32.08B
EPS (TTM)
$11.07
PE Ratio
2.27
PEG Ratio
0.12
Total Revenue (TTM)
$48.84B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$12.21B
EBITDA (TTM)
$11.82B
Year Range
$16.34 - $26.20
Target Price
$26.60
ROA (TTM)
9.92%
ROE (TTM)
13.60%

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (ZTO) has returned 20.49% so far this year and 31.42% over the past 12 months.


ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.

1D
3.54%
1M
3.24%
YTD
20.49%
6M
31.09%
1Y
31.42%
3Y*
-1.17%
5Y*
-1.31%
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 27, 2016, ZTO's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.

Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +48.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2022 at -29.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, ZTO closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2022 with a return of +19.8%, while the worst single day was Oct 24, 2022 at -21.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.98%11.17%3.24%20.49%
2025-4.55%3.91%2.32%-4.89%-4.86%0.85%10.93%-7.57%7.14%-3.18%11.08%1.16%10.69%
2024-23.12%17.30%9.12%3.33%8.58%-8.95%-8.67%13.14%17.41%-6.70%-17.78%2.89%-3.76%
20236.10%-15.61%19.12%-2.16%-8.82%-0.63%10.85%-9.57%-3.86%-2.48%-5.30%-4.66%-19.77%
20226.45%-2.00%-15.08%11.14%-2.07%1.89%-6.78%1.80%-7.75%-29.71%48.43%7.18%-3.84%
202113.44%2.00%-13.60%11.27%-0.22%-5.42%-10.84%4.25%8.68%-4.34%7.77%-10.72%-2.40%

Benchmark Metrics

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. has an annualized alpha of 5.65%, beta of 0.58, and R² of 0.08 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 28, 2016.

  • This stock captured 15.38% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -8.05%) — a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
  • Beta of 0.58 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.08 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
  • R² of 0.08 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
5.65%
Beta
0.58
0.08
Upside Capture
15.38%
Downside Capture
-8.05%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

ZTO ranks 72 for risk / return — better than 72% of stocks on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


ZTO Risk / Return Rank: 7272
Overall Rank
ZTO Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7474
Sharpe Ratio Rank
ZTO Sortino Ratio Rank: 6969
Sortino Ratio Rank
ZTO Omega Ratio Rank: 6767
Omega Ratio Rank
ZTO Calmar Ratio Rank: 7575
Calmar Ratio Rank
ZTO Martin Ratio Rank: 7676
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (ZTO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


ZTOBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.01

0.90

+0.11

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.58

1.39

+0.19

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.20

1.21

-0.01

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.88

1.40

+0.48

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

4.91

6.61

-1.69

Explore ZTO risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. provided a 2.58% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.65 per share.


1.00%2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.0020182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018
Dividend$0.65$0.65$0.97$0.37$0.25$0.25$0.30$0.24$0.20

Dividend yield

2.58%3.11%4.96%1.74%0.93%0.89%1.03%1.03%1.26%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.65
2024$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.62$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.35$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.97
2023$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.37$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.37
2022$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.25
2021$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.25

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. has a dividend yield of 2.58%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. has a payout ratio of 84.83%, which is above the market average. This might signify the company's strong earnings or financial health. However, it could also hint at a more mature business phase with potentially slower growth.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. was 57.06%, occurring on Feb 2, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. drawdown is 27.06%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-57.06%Jun 22, 2020911Feb 2, 2024
-33.9%Oct 31, 201690Mar 10, 2017167Nov 6, 2017257
-33.35%Jul 17, 201861Oct 10, 2018236Sep 19, 2019297
-16.52%Nov 13, 201725Dec 18, 2017102May 16, 2018127
-14.73%Mar 11, 20209Mar 23, 202010Apr 6, 202019

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for ZTO, comparing it with other companies in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry. Currently, ZTO has a P/E ratio of 2.3. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for ZTO compared to other companies in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry. ZTO currently has a PEG ratio of 0.1. This PEG ratio is low compared to industry peers, which could indicate the stock is undervalued relative to its expected growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for ZTO relative to other companies in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry. Currently, ZTO has a P/S ratio of 0.4. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for ZTO in comparison with other companies in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry. Currently, ZTO has a P/B value of 0.3. This P/B ratio is low compared to industry peers. It might indicate the stock is undervalued or that the company’s assets are not expected to generate strong returns.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items