What is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services FCF Margin %?
ZIM Integrated Shipping ServicesZIM -0.93%53 FCF Margin % is 16.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 21.00. GuruFocus rates ZIM with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks better than 89.56% on this metric.
* 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.
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services FCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) has a FCF Margin % of 16.57% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 21.00. Over the past decade, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.23 to 46.29. According to the industry distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #105 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' FCF Margin % too high?
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' current FCF Margin % of 16.57% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 21.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.23 to a high of 46.29. The Transportation industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' value of 16.57% is 278.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #105 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' FCF Margin % compare to SBLK and DAC?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services ranks #105 out of 1006 companies for FCF Margin %. This places ZIM Integrated Shipping Services in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 4.38. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' value of 16.57% is 278.3% above this benchmark. Historically, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' own FCF Margin % has ranged from 6.23 to 46.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.00 vs. the industry median of 4.38, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services 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 FCF Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median FCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 4.38, based on 1,006 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's current FCF Margin % of 16.57% is 278.3% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median FCF Margin % is 4.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services's current FCF Margin % is 16.57%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 21.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.77, compared to a current price of $25.56 — trading 85.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 16.57%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 21.00 and 278.3% above the Transportation industry median of 4.38. ZIM Integrated Shipping Services' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM), the current FCF Margin % is 16.57% as of Mar. 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 ZIM Integrated Shipping Services (ZIM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.56 is trading 85.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.77.
GuruFocus considers ZIM Integrated Shipping Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZIM:
FCF Margin %: 16.57% (21% below median its 10-year median of 21.00)
GF Value™: $13.77 vs. price of $25.56 (85.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 278.3% above the Transportation median (#105 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZIM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Business Description
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd is an asset-light container liner shipping company. It offers tailored services, including land transportation and logistical services, specialized shipping solutions, including the transportation of out-of-gauge cargo, refrigerated cargo, and dangerous and hazardous cargo. Its services include Cargo Services, Digital Services, Schedules, and Shipping Trades and Lines. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the Pacific trade region.
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