ZTO Express (Cayman) (BSP:Z1TO34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.73 (As of Jul. 22, 2026) — 10% Above Median

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BSP:Z1TO34 ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc BSP:Z1TO34
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Price R$31.23
GF Value R$37.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is ZTO Express (Cayman) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

ZTO Express (Cayman) BSP:Z1TO34 95 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.73 as of Jul. 22, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 2.48. GuruFocus rates BSP:Z1TO34 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of R$37.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 738 Transportation companies, ZTO Express (Cayman) ranks worse than 79.67% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-22), ZTO Express (Cayman)'s current share price is R$31.23. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was R$11.43. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 2.73.

The historical rank and industry rank for ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

BSP:Z1TO34' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.13   Med: 2.48   Max: 2.94
Current: 2.74

During the past years, ZTO Express (Cayman)'s highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 2.94. The lowest was 2.13. And the median was 2.48.

BSP:Z1TO34's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
79.67% of 738 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 1.245 vs BSP:Z1TO34: 2.74

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

ZTO Express (Cayman)'s adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$15.374. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is R$11.43 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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ZTO Express (Cayman)  (BSP:Z1TO34) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


ZTO Express (Cayman) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


ZTO Express (Cayman) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

ZTO Express (Cayman) Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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ZTO Express (Cayman) Quarterly Data
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BSP:Z1TO34 vs EXPD, CHRW, FDXF: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


ZTO Express (Cayman) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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ZTO Express (Cayman) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=31.23/11.43
=2.73

* 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)'s Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, ZTO Express (Cayman)'s adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=15.374/116.3033*116.3033
=15.374

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 116.3033.

ZTO Express (Cayman) Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 1.883 101.400 2.160
201609 1.467 102.400 1.666
201612 3.320 102.600 3.763
201703 3.173 103.200 3.576
201706 3.454 103.100 3.896
201709 3.446 104.100 3.850
201712 3.711 104.500 4.130
201803 3.687 105.300 4.072
201806 5.580 104.900 6.187
201809 6.299 106.600 6.872
201812 6.144 106.500 6.710
201903 6.094 107.700 6.581
201906 6.167 107.700 6.660
201909 6.719 109.800 7.117
201912 7.166 111.200 7.495
202003 8.314 112.300 8.610
202006 34.554 110.400 36.402
202009 11.541 111.700 12.017
202012 11.622 111.500 12.123
202103 12.532 112.662 12.937
202106 11.607 111.769 12.078
202109 11.864 112.215 12.296
202112 13.353 113.108 13.730
202203 11.725 114.335 11.927
202206 11.713 114.558 11.891
202209 11.973 115.339 12.073
202212 12.465 115.116 12.594
202303 12.679 115.116 12.810
202306 11.712 114.558 11.890
202309 12.138 115.339 12.240
202312 12.749 114.781 12.918
202403 12.396 115.227 12.512
202406 13.904 114.781 14.088
202409 14.742 115.785 14.808
202412 16.280 114.893 16.480
202503 15.448 115.116 15.607
202506 15.500 114.907 15.688
202509 15.343 115.471 15.454
202512 16.256 115.832 16.322
202603 15.374 116.303 15.374

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.73 mean?
ZTO Express (Cayman) (BSP:Z1TO34) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.73 as of Jul. 22, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on ZTO Express (Cayman) and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 2.48. Over the past decade, ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.13 to 2.94. According to the industry distribution chart, ZTO Express (Cayman) ranks #588 out of 738 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 79.7%.
Is ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
ZTO Express (Cayman)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.73 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 2.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.13 to a high of 2.94. The Transportation industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s value of 2.73 is 119.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZTO Express (Cayman) ranks #588 out of 738 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ZTO Express (Cayman) has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to EXPD and CHRW?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, ZTO Express (Cayman) ranks #588 out of 738 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places ZTO Express (Cayman) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s value of 2.73 is 119.3% above this benchmark. Historically, ZTO Express (Cayman)'s own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 2.13 to 2.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.48 vs. the industry median of 1.25, ZTO Express (Cayman) has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Transportation company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Transportation companies is 1.25, based on 738 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 2.73 is 119.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on ZTO Express (Cayman) and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.73, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 2.48. 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) (BSP:Z1TO34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$37.16, compared to a current price of R$31.23 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.73, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 2.48 and 119.3% above the Transportation industry median of 1.25. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ZTO Express (Cayman) (BSP:Z1TO34), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.73 as of Jul. 22, 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) (BSP:Z1TO34) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZTO Express (Cayman) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of R$31.23 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$37.16. GuruFocus considers ZTO Express (Cayman) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:Z1TO34:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 2.73 (10% above median its 10-year median of 2.48)
  • GF Value™: R$37.16 vs. price of R$31.23 (16% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 119.3% above the Transportation median (#588 of 738)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:Z1TO34 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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