ZTO Express (Cayman) (BSP:Z1TO34) Interest Expense: R$-176 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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BSP:Z1TO34 ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc BSP:Z1TO34
95 GF Score
Price R$31.23
GF Value R$36.16
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is ZTO Express (Cayman) Interest Expense?

ZTO Express (Cayman) BSP:Z1TO34 95 Interest Expense is R$-176 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates BSP:Z1TO34 with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of R$36.16 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -38 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-176 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ 1,892 Mil. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$ -38 Mil. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.61. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

ZTO Express (Cayman)  (BSP:Z1TO34) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$-38 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$1,892 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was R$8,031 Mil.

ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*1892.302/-38.145
=49.61

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

ZTO Express (Cayman) Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Interest Expense 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) Interest Expense Chart

ZTO Express (Cayman) Annual Data
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Interest Expense
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ZTO Express (Cayman) Quarterly Data
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ZTO Express (Cayman) Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R$-176 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of R$-176 Mil mean?
ZTO Express (Cayman) (BSP:Z1TO34) has a Interest Expense of R$-176 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on ZTO Express (Cayman) and its competitors.
Is ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Interest Expense too high?
ZTO Express (Cayman)'s current Interest Expense is R$-176 Mil. Overall, ZTO Express (Cayman) has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Interest Expense compare to EXPD and CHRW?
ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Interest Expense of R$-176 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 Interest Expense for a Transportation company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on ZTO Express (Cayman) and its competitors. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s current Interest Expense is R$-176 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) (BSP:Z1TO34) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$36.16, compared to a current price of R$31.23 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R$-176 Mil. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ZTO Express (Cayman) (BSP:Z1TO34), the current Interest Expense is R$-176 Mil 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 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 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$36.16. GuruFocus considers ZTO Express (Cayman) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BSP:Z1TO34:

  • Interest Expense: R$-176 Mil
  • GF Value™: R$36.16 vs. price of R$31.23 (13.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 95/100 with 4 warning signs

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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