Zto Express Cayman Inc's Competitiveness
A competitive positioning analysis and financial ratio benchmarking of Zto Express Cayman Inc (ZTO) against its publicly traded competitors: sales growth, net income, profitability, valuation and market share, plus each peer's market capitalization, revenue, income and employees. Free below: the top 5 peers. Subscriber access adds the full competitor list and CSV downloads.
Key Findings: Zto Express Cayman Inc vs Its Competitors
- TTM: Trailing 12-month revenue of 6,832M vs 1,747M combined for tracked competitors (79.6% combined share).
- Trending: Latest-quarter revenue run-rate is accelerating (+311.1% annualized vs trailing 12 months), vs accelerating (+311.1%) for its tracked peer group.
- Growth: Zto Express Cayman Inc generated 15.7% revenue growth year over year in Q4 2025, vs -9.0% for its tracked competitors combined.
- Profitability: Its 18.8% net margin compares with -0.2% for the peer group.
- Scale: Zto Express Cayman Inc ranks #5 of 23 companies by market capitalization in the Transport & Logistics industry, holding 6.1% of industry market cap.
- Peer revenue share: Zto Express Cayman Inc accounted for 79.6% of combined revenue among its tracked peer group, up from 75.5% a year earlier.
- Peer differentiation: Revenue per employee of $0.29M compares with $0.54M for the peer group (0.5x).
Every figure above is sourced and cited in detail further down this page (Market Structure, Profitability & Cost Structure, Productivity vs Peers).
ZTO Sales vs. its Competitors, Q4 2025
Zto Express Cayman Inc reported revenue growth of 15.74 % year on year in Q4 2025, above its competitors' combined revenue change of -9.00 %.
With a net margin of 18.81 %, Zto Express Cayman Inc achieved higher profitability than its competitors (-0.18 %).
Zto Express Cayman Inc generated 79.63 % of the combined sales of its peer group, up from 75.46 % a year earlier.
Zto Express Cayman Inc vs. its Competitors, Q4 2025
Revenue growth, year on year
Net margin
Revenue run-rate vs trailing 12 months
TTM net margin
TTM = trailing twelve months. Run-rate annualizes the latest quarter (×4) and compares it to TTM. In millions of $. High-Confidence Competitors are named as a competitor directly in an SEC filing; Similar-Size Competitors are the closest peers by market-cap rank within the same industry; Similar Growth & Profitability Competitors are the closest peers by combined revenue growth, operating margin and ROIC, all independent of the competitor list.
TTM revenue, latest-quarter run-rate and net income/margin benchmarked across Zto Express Cayman Inc and its 4 competitor groupings. Available under Commercial License.
| Entity | TTM Revenue | Rev Run-rate vs TTM |
|---|---|---|
| Zto Express cayman Inc | $12,345M | +12.3% · Accelerating |
| Competitors combined | $12,345M | +12.3% · Accelerating |
| Similar-Size Competitors (9) | $12,345M | +12.3% · Accelerating |
| Similar Growth & Profitability (6) | $12,345M | +12.3% · Accelerating |
TTM revenue, run-rate and net margin benchmarking across Zto Express Cayman Inc's competitor groups requires a Commercial License.
For context: the Transport & Logistics industry grew revenue 7.5% year over year, combined, vs 15.7% for Zto Express Cayman Inc. Zto Express Cayman Inc's share of combined industry revenue moved from 7.81% to 8.41%, a gain of 0.60 percentage points.
Zto Express Cayman Inc's Competitor Quality Breadth
Share of each group, trailing 12 months: profitable (net margin > 0), expanding (revenue growth > 0), growing faster than the industry's own median, and financially distressed (Piotroski F-Score of 2 or below).
| Entity | Profitable | Expanding | Above Industry Growth | Distressed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zto Express cayman Inc | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Competitors combined (1) | ||||
| Similar-Size Competitors (9) | ||||
| Similar Growth & Profitability (8) | 100.00 % (8 of 8) | 87.50 % (7 of 8) | 87.50 % (7 of 8) | 0.00 % (0 of 8) |
Source: CSIMarket API, trailing 12 months. Altman Z-Score is not shown here: it is not populated in the underlying data for any company. Percentages are of companies in each group that report the relevant metric, not of the full group size.
ZTO Stock Performance relative to its Competitors
ZTO Stock Performance relative to High-Confidence Competitors
ZTO Stock Performance relative to Similar-Size Competitors
ZTO Stock Performance relative to Similar Growth & Profitability Competitors
5 Best-Performing Tracked Competitors, Trailing 12 Months
| # | Competitor | TTM Share Price Return | vs U.S.A. 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111 Inc | 282.9% | Outperformed |
TTM share price return and U.S.A. 500 outperformance for Zto Express Cayman Inc's best-performing tracked competitors requires a Commercial License.
Source: CSIMarket API, trailing 12 months.
Zto Express Cayman Inc's Comment on Competition and Industry Peers
Publicly Traded Peers of Zto Express cayman Inc
Revenue and income for trailing 12 months, in millions of $, except employees| Company | Market Cap | Revenues |
|---|---|---|
| Zto Express cayman Inc | 16,001.55 | 6,831.51 |
| 111 Inc | 609.09 | 1,747.03 |
| SUBTOTAL | 16,610.64 | 8,578.54 |
Sources: Zto Express cayman Inc's official press releases and regulatory filings; CSIMarket.com's market research; and the financial filings and press releases of the other companies cited.
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Zto Express Cayman Inc's Competitors Named by the Company
Competitive relationships identified from SEC filings and corroborating sources, each with a basis and confidence.| Competitor | Basis | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Best Inc | Named by the company | 85% |
Filing basis, confidence, active dates and source counts for Zto Express Cayman Inc's named competitors require a Commercial License.
Methodology: relationships are extracted from SEC filings (named-competitor disclosures) and corroborating sources. Named by the company = explicitly disclosed as a competitor; Inferred = derived from corroborating signals. Confidence reflects evidence strength.
Zto Express Cayman Inc's Productivity vs Peers Comparison
Revenue and income per employee, trailing 12 months, in $; market cap in millions of $| Company | Market Cap | Revenue / Employee | Income / Employee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zto Express cayman Inc | 16,002 | 291,958 | 55,495 |
| 111 Inc | 609 | 539,539 | -994 |
| PEERS TOTAL | 609 | 539,539 | -994 |
Zto Express Cayman Inc's Position in Industry Market Structure
Market-capitalization share and concentration across all 23 companies in Zto Express Cayman Inc's industry classification, broader than the peer set above. Market cap in millions of $.Zto Express Cayman Inc ranks #5 of 23 companies by market capitalization in its industry, holding 6.05 % of total industry market cap. The industry's Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI) is 1,932, indicating a moderately concentrated market structure (U.S. antitrust guidance: below 1,500 unconcentrated, 1,500 to 2,500 moderately concentrated, above 2,500 highly concentrated).
| Rank | Company | Market Cap | Industry Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Parcel Service Inc | 80,117 | 30.30 % |
| 2 | Fedex Corporation | 68,752 | 26.00 % |
| 3 | Old Dominion Freight Line Inc | 36,899 | 13.96 % |
| 4 | J b Hunt Transport Services Inc | 21,715 | 8.21 % |
| 5 | Zto Express cayman Inc | 16,002 | 6.05 % |
| 6 | Tfi International Inc | 1,234 | 5.2% |
| 7 | Saia Inc | 1,234 | 5.2% |
| 8 | Landstar System Inc | 1,234 | 5.2% |
| 9 | Schneider National Inc | 1,234 | 5.2% |
| 10 | Arcbest Corporation | 1,234 | 5.2% |
Market cap and industry share for the rest of Zto Express Cayman Inc's industry peers requires a Commercial License.
Source: CSIMarket API (daily market-structure computation) across CSIMarket's industry classification, market capitalization as of 2026-09-30.
Zto Express Cayman Inc's Same-Size Peers & Stock Performance
Peers chosen by closeness in market-cap rank within the same industry classification (not the named-competitor list above). Trailing 12-month total return, 3-month price momentum, beta and Sharpe ratio vs the broad U.S. market.| Rank | Company | Market Cap | TTM Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United Parcel Service Inc | 80,117 | 11.41 % |
| 2 | Fedex Corporation | 68,752 | 52.29 % |
| 3 | Old Dominion Freight Line Inc | 36,899 | 25.35 % |
| 4 | J b Hunt Transport Services Inc | 21,715 | 73.29 % |
| 5 | Zto Express cayman Inc | 16,002 | -0.38 % |
| 6 | Tfi International Inc | 1,234 | 12.3% |
| 7 | Saia Inc | 1,234 | 12.3% |
| 8 | Landstar System Inc | 1,234 | 12.3% |
| 9 | Schneider National Inc | 1,234 | 12.3% |
| 10 | Arcbest Corporation | 1,234 | 12.3% |
Market cap, return, momentum, beta and Sharpe ratio for the rest of Zto Express Cayman Inc's same-size peers requires a Commercial License.
Source: CSIMarket API (daily market-structure computation); returns and risk metrics as of 2026-09-30. Beta and Sharpe ratio are versus the broad U.S. equity market, not this industry.
Zto Express Cayman Inc's Profitability & Cost Structure
Trailing 12-month margins from SEC-filed financials. Operating margin is compared to the Transport & Logistics industry median; gross margin, EBITDA margin and capital intensity are compared to the live industry average (24 companies). See the full Transport & Logistics industry profitability benchmarks.| Metric | Company | Industry | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 24.99 % | 67.99 % (avg) | -43.0 pp |
| Operating Margin | 21.33 % | industry median | +18.4 pp |
| EBITDA Margin | 29.46 % | 10.81 % (avg) | +18.7 pp |
| Capital Intensity (Capex / Revenue) | 1.75 % | 6.32 % (avg) | -4.6 pp |
Source: CSIMarket API, trailing 12 months. SG&A and R&D as a share of revenue have limited coverage as this data is backfilled and appear only where reported. Higher capital intensity is not inherently negative; it reflects the industry's asset requirements.
Zto Express Cayman Inc's Valuation vs Competitive Position
Valuation multiples vs the Transport & Logistics industry average (24 companies, excluding loss-making/negative-equity outliers), alongside returns on capital for context on whether a premium or discount lines up with measurably stronger or weaker returns. See the full Transport & Logistics industry valuation benchmarks.| Metric | Company | Industry Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E | 1.8x | 26.1x | -24.4x |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.9x | 15.7x | -7.8x |
| P/B | 1.7x | 3.1x | -1.4x |
| Return on Equity | 13.91 % | industry aggregate | -2.63 % |
| Return on Invested Capital | 7.79 % | 4.30 % (avg) | 3.49 % |
Source: CSIMarket API, trailing 12 months. A valuation premium or discount is not, by itself, a judgment of over- or under-valuation. Compare it against the return and growth context shown elsewhere on this page.
Zto Express Cayman Inc's Multi-Year Financial Trajectory
Fiscal-year revenue growth, operating margin, return on invested capital and P/E, as reported in SEC filings.| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth | 5.49 % | 12.12 % | 15.74 % |
| Operating Margin | 26.05 % | 26.60 % | 21.33 % |
| Return on Invested Capital | 7.81 % | 9.34 % | 7.79 % |
| P/E | 2.1x | 2.1x | 1.8x |
Source: CSIMarket API, fiscal-year figures. P/E is this company's own historical ratio at each fiscal year end and can swing sharply around an earnings trough: that is real, not a data error.
Zto Express Cayman Inc's Strategic Group Map
Every company in Zto Express Cayman Inc's industry and named-competitor list, plotted by trailing 12-month revenue growth and operating margin. Zto Express Cayman Inc is shown in red; its closest peers by combined growth, margin and ROIC (the Similar Growth & Profitability group above) are labeled.
Source: CSIMarket API, trailing 12 months. Extreme outlier values (from near-zero-revenue companies) are excluded from the plotted cloud but never from the highlighted company or its labeled peers.
Zto Express Cayman Inc's BCG Growth-Share Matrix
Relative market share (vs Zto Express Cayman Inc's largest competitor by market cap) against industry revenue growth, using the standard textbook thresholds (1.0x share, 10% growth) a common framework, not a precision instrument.
Zto Express Cayman Inc falls in the Dog quadrant: relative market share of 0.20x vs its largest competitor, in an industry growing revenue 3.0% (median, trailing 12 months).
Source: CSIMarket API (market-cap share and industry revenue growth). The 10% growth and 1.0x share lines are standard textbook thresholds, not derived from this industry's own distribution.
Zto Express Cayman Inc's Competitive Forces (Porter's Five Forces)
Only the forces this data can support honestly are shown; the other three are marked as such rather than guessed.| Force | Assessment | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Competitive Rivalry | Moderate | Industry HHI of 1,932 (see Industry Market Structure & Concentration above) |
| Barriers to Entry | Lower than typical for the industry | Capital intensity (capex / revenue) of 1.75 % vs industry average 6.32 % (see Profitability & Cost Structure above) |
| Supplier Power | Not covered on this page | See Zto Express Cayman Inc's dedicated suppliers page for concentration and dependency data |
| Buyer Power | Not covered on this page | See Zto Express Cayman Inc's dedicated customers page for concentration and dependency data |
| Threat of Substitutes | - | No systematic data source for cross-product substitution exists in this system; not estimated |
Note: this is a partial, data-grounded application of the framework, not a complete strategic assessment. Rivalry and barriers-to-entry readings are mechanical translations of the HHI and capital-intensity figures shown elsewhere on this page, not independent judgments.
Zto Express Cayman Inc's Industry Attractiveness & Competitive Strength
A CSIMarket composite, not a standard field: each axis is an equal-weighted average of three factors already shown elsewhere on this page (industry growth, industry profitability and rivalry for attractiveness; relative market share, profitability and growth vs industry for strength). Disclosed as a designed methodology, not a precision measurement.
Zto Express Cayman Inc falls in the Medium attractiveness / Medium strength cell: Selective.
Source: CSIMarket API, trailing 12 months. Each axis score is a simple 1(low)/2(medium)/3(high) average across its three inputs -- a transparent, disclosed simplification, not a validated academic scoring model.
Zto Express Cayman Inc's SWOT
Every point below is a fixed rule applied to a metric already shown elsewhere on this page (Market Structure, Profitability, Valuation, Run-Rate, Stock Performance, Quality Breadth) not an independent strategic assessment. A blank quadrant means no rule was met, not that none apply.Strengths
- Operating margin 18.4 points above the industry median.
- Latest-quarter revenue run-rate is accelerating (+311.1% annualized vs trailing 12 months).
Weaknesses
- Underperforming the U.S.A. 500 over the trailing 12 months.
- Low relative market share vs the industry leader (0.20x).
Opportunities
- Trades at a lower P/E than the industry average (1.8x vs 26.1x) despite a higher return on invested capital -- a possible re-rating opportunity.
Threats
No rule matched.
Methodology: mechanical, rule-based SWOT. Each bullet reuses a figure already sourced and cited elsewhere on this page; nothing here is generated narrative or independent analyst judgment.
Zto Express Cayman Inc's Financial Strength vs Peers Comparison
Quick ratio, working capital, debt to equity and asset turnover, trailing 12 months| Company | Quick Ratio | Working Capital | Debt / Equity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zto Express cayman Inc | 0.44 | 1.49 | 0.17 |
| 111 Inc | 0.26 | 1.09 | - |
Quick ratio = cash / current liabilities; working capital ratio = current assets / current liabilities; asset turnover = revenue / total assets. Peers in the Blank Checks industry are excluded.
Zto Express Cayman Inc's Revenue and Income Growth vs Peers
Quarterly revenue and net income growth, year over year and quarter over quarter| Company | Period | Revenue Y/Y | Income Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zto Express cayman Inc | Q4 2025 | +11.0 % | +7.5 % |
| 111 Inc | Q4 2025 | -12.7 % | - |
| PEERS TOTAL | +5.2 % | +7.5 % |
Growth is shown only where both periods are positive. Peers in the Blank Checks industry are excluded.
Zto Express Cayman Inc's Peers' Costs of Sales and Capital Expenditures
Context for revenue growth: peer costs and capex, year over year and quarter over quarter| Company | Period | Costs Y/Y | Capex Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zto Express cayman Inc | Q4 2025 | +25.8 % | +29.4 % |
| 111 Inc | Q4 2025 | -9.0 % | -69.5 % |
Zto Express Cayman Inc's Returns and Turnover vs Peers
ROA, ROI and ROE (trailing 12 months), receivables and inventory turnover| Company | ROA | ROI | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zto Express cayman Inc | 9.98% | 13.20% | 13.68% |
| 111 Inc | - | - | - |
ROA = net income / total assets; ROI = net income / investments; ROE = net income / equity; turnover ratios use trailing 12 month revenue (receivables) and cost of sales (inventory).
Zto Express Cayman Inc's Valuation vs Peers
P/E, price to sales, PEG, price to cash flow and price to book| Company | P/E | Price / Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Zto Express cayman Inc | 1.74 | 2.34 |
| 111 Inc | - | 0.35 |
| PEERS AVERAGE | 12.82 | 1.94 |
P/E = price / diluted EPS (trailing 12 months); PEG = P/E divided by EPS growth; the average row divides the peers' combined market cap by their combined income, sales, cash flow and equity.