ZTE (ZTCOF) YoY EBITDA Growth: -43.70% (As of Mar. 2026)

Author: Vera Yuan Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Vera Yuan
Director of Data and Quant Analytics at GuruFocus
Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Reviewed by: Charlie Tian Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Charlie Tian
Founder & CEO of GuruFocus
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.

ZTCOF ZTE Corp ZTCOF
83 GF Score
Price $2.87
GF Value $3.12
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is ZTE YoY EBITDA Growth?

ZTE ZTCOF -4.02% 83 YoY EBITDA Growth is -43.70% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ZTCOF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.12 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. ZTE's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -43.70%.

ZTE's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.07.

ZTE YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for ZTE's YoY EBITDA Growth 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.

ZTE YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

ZTE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 41.95 -7.29 17.47 -5.95 -14.23

ZTE Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
YoY EBITDA Growth Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -7.03 -15.45 -58.54 5.71 -43.70
ZTCOF
83GF Score
ZTE Corp ZTCOF
YoY EBITDA Growth is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

ZTE YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

ZTE's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(0.434-0.506)/ | 0.506 |
=-14.23 %

ZTE's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) |
=(0.067-0.119)/ | 0.119 |
=-43.70 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EBITDA Growth →
What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of -43.70% mean?
ZTE (ZTCOF) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of -43.70% as of Mar. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for ZTE and its competitors.
Is ZTE's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
ZTE's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -43.70%. Overall, ZTE has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZTE's YoY EBITDA Growth compare to CSCO and MSI?
ZTE's YoY EBITDA Growth of -43.70% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for a Hardware company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Hardware industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth 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 YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for ZTE and its competitors. ZTE's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -43.70%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ZTE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZTE (ZTCOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.12, compared to a current price of $2.87 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is -43.70%. ZTE's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ZTE (ZTCOF), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is -43.70% 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 ZTE (ZTCOF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZTE stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $2.87 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.12. GuruFocus considers ZTE to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ZTCOF:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: -43.70%
  • GF Value™: $3.12 vs. price of $2.87 (8.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 6 warning signs

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

ZTE Business Description

Address ZTE Plaza, Keji Road South, Hi-Tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District, Guangdong Province, Shenzhen, CHN, 518057
ZTE Corp is a provider of integrated telecommunications and IT solutions with a full range of end-to-end ICT products and solutions integrating design, development, production, sales, and services with a special focus on carriers networks, government and corporate business, and consumer business. It operates in three segments Carriers network, Consumer Business, and Government and Corporate Business. It generates a majority of its revenue from equipment supporting carriers' networks. It has a presence in the PRC, Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. It generates the majority of its revenue from the PRC region.
83GF Score

Get the complete analysis for ZTCOF

YoY EBITDA Growth is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$2.87
Price
$3.12
GF Value