ZTO Express (Cayman) (MEX:ZTO N) Cash Flow from Operations: MXN38,123 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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MEX:ZTO N ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc MEX:ZTO N
95 GF Score
Price MXN359.77
GF Value MXN516.97
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
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What is ZTO Express (Cayman) Cash Flow from Operations?

ZTO Express (Cayman) MEX:ZTO N -8.87% 95 Cash Flow from Operations is MXN38,123 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:ZTO N with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN516.97 (Significantly Undervalued).

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

For the three months ended in Jun. 2026, ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Net Income From Continuing Operations was MXN7,925 Mil. Its Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization was MXN0 Mil. Its Change In Working Capital was MXN0 Mil. Its cash flow from deferred tax was MXN0 Mil. Its Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities was MXN0 Mil. Its Asset Impairment Charge was MXN0 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation was MXN0 Mil. And its Cash Flow from Others was MXN3,827 Mil. In all, ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN11,752 Mil.


ZTO Express (Cayman)  (MEX:ZTO N) Cash Flow from Operations Explanation

For companies reported in indirect method, cash flow from operations contains six items:

1. Net Income From Continuing Operations:
Net Income From Continuing Operations indicates the net income that a firm brings in from ongoing business activities. These activities are expected to continue into the next reporting period. It excludes extraordinary items, income from the cumulative effects of accounting changes, non-recurring items, income from tax loss carry forward, and preferred dividends.

ZTO Express (Cayman)'s net income from continuing operations for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN7,925 Mil.

2. Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization:
Depreciation is a present expense that accounts for the past cost of an asset that is now providing benefits.
Depletion and amortization are synonyms for depreciation.
Generally:
The term depreciation is used when discussing man made tangible assets
The term depletion is used when discussing natural tangible assets
The term amortization is used when discussing intangible assets

ZTO Express (Cayman)'s depreciation, depletion and amortization for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.

3. Change In Working Capital:
Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities. Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow.

ZTO Express (Cayman)'s change in working capital for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN0 Mil. It means ZTO Express (Cayman)'s working capital {id_Q12} from Mar. 2026 to Jun. 2026 .

4. Deferred Tax:
It is the cash flow generated from deferred tax.

ZTO Express (Cayman)'s cash flow from deferred tax for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.

5. Cash from Discontinued Operating Activities:
Net cash from all of the entity's discontinued operating activities.

ZTO Express (Cayman)'s cash from discontinued operating Activities for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.

6. Asset Impairment Charge:
It is the charge against earnings resulting from the aggregate write down of all assets from their carrying value to their fair value.

ZTO Express (Cayman)'s asset impairment charge for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.

7. Stock Based Compensation:
It is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

ZTO Express (Cayman)'s stock based compensation for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN0 Mil.

8. Cash Flow from Others:
These are cash differences caused by the change of inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable etc. For instance, if a company pays its suppliers slower, its cash position will build up faster. If a company receives payments from its customers slower, its account receivables will rise, and its cash position will grow more slowly (or even shrink).

ZTO Express (Cayman)'s cash flow from others for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was MXN3,827 Mil.


ZTO Express (Cayman) Cash Flow from Operations Related Terms


ZTO Express (Cayman) Cash Flow from Operations Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Cash Flow from Operations can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

ZTO Express (Cayman) Cash Flow from Operations Chart

ZTO Express (Cayman) Annual Data
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ZTO Express (Cayman) Quarterly Data
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ZTO Express (Cayman) Cash Flow from Operations Calculation

Cash flow from operations refers to the cash brought in through a company's normal business operations. It is the cash flow before any investment or financing activities. It is the cash version of net income.

ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Cash Flow from Operations for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Cash Flow from Operations for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is:


Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN38,123 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow from Operations of MXN38,123 Mil mean?
ZTO Express (Cayman) (MEX:ZTO N) has a Cash Flow from Operations of MXN38,123 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for ZTO Express (Cayman) and its competitors.
Is ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Cash Flow from Operations too high?
ZTO Express (Cayman)'s current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN38,123 Mil. Overall, ZTO Express (Cayman) has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Cash Flow from Operations compare to CHRW and EXPD?
ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Cash Flow from Operations of MXN38,123 Mil can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Operations for a Transportation company?
A good Cash Flow from Operations depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Cash Flow from Operations should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Operations mean?
A high Cash Flow from Operations can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Operations is the amount of cash earned or paid from standard business operations. View historical data for ZTO Express (Cayman) and its competitors. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN38,123 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZTO Express (Cayman) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZTO Express (Cayman) (MEX:ZTO N) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN516.97, compared to a current price of MXN359.77 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN38,123 Mil. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s overall GF Score™ is 95/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Operations calculated?
Cash Flow from Operations is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ZTO Express (Cayman) (MEX:ZTO N), the current Cash Flow from Operations is MXN38,123 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is ZTO Express (Cayman) (MEX:ZTO N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZTO Express (Cayman) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN359.77 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN516.97. GuruFocus considers ZTO Express (Cayman) to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ZTO N:

  • Cash Flow from Operations: MXN38,123 Mil
  • GF Value™: MXN516.97 vs. price of MXN359.77 (30.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ZTO N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


ZTO Express (Cayman) Business Description

Address No. 1685 Huazhi Road, Building One, Qingpu District, Shanghai, CHN, 201708
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.
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