ZTO Express (Cayman) (LTS:0A33) Long-Term Debt: $1,504 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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LTS:0A33 ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc LTS:0A33
97 GF Score
Price $23.94
GF Value $28.71
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is ZTO Express (Cayman) Long-Term Debt?

ZTO Express (Cayman) LTS:0A33 +0.08% 97 Long-Term Debt is $1,504 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0A33 with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,504 Mil.

ZTO Express (Cayman)'s quarterly Long-Term Debt declined from Sep. 2025 ($41 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($20 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($20 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,504 Mil).

ZTO Express (Cayman)'s annual Long-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2023 ($985 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($0 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 ($0 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($20 Mil).

ZTO Express (Cayman)  (LTS:0A33) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

ZTO Express (Cayman) Long-Term Debt Related Terms

ZTO Express (Cayman) Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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ZTO Express (Cayman) Long-Term Debt Chart

ZTO Express (Cayman) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Long-Term Debt
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ZTO Express (Cayman) Quarterly Data
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What does a Long-Term Debt of $1,504 Mil mean?
ZTO Express (Cayman) (LTS:0A33) has a Long-Term Debt of $1,504 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Long-Term Debt too high?
ZTO Express (Cayman)'s current Long-Term Debt is $1,504 Mil. Overall, ZTO Express (Cayman) has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Long-Term Debt compare to CHRW and EXPD?
ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Long-Term Debt of $1,504 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 Long-Term Debt for a Transportation company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Transportation industry context. However, Long-Term Debt 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 Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s current Long-Term Debt is $1,504 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) (LTS:0A33) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.71, compared to a current price of $23.94 — trading 16.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Long-Term Debt is $1,504 Mil. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ZTO Express (Cayman) (LTS:0A33), the current Long-Term Debt is $1,504 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) (LTS:0A33) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZTO Express (Cayman) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $23.94 is trading 16.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.71. GuruFocus considers ZTO Express (Cayman) to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0A33:

  • Long-Term Debt: $1,504 Mil
  • GF Value™: $28.71 vs. price of $23.94 (16.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0A33 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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