ZTO Express (Cayman) (MEX:ZTO N) OCF Margin %: 21.00% (As of Mar. 2026) — 19% Below Median


MEX:ZTO N ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc MEX:ZTO N
84 GF Score
Price MXN426.00
GF Value MXN548.91
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What is ZTO Express (Cayman) OCF Margin %?

ZTO Express (Cayman) MEX:ZTO N 84 OCF Margin % is 21.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 26.05. GuruFocus rates MEX:ZTO N with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN548.91. Among 1,006 Transportation companies, ZTO Express (Cayman) ranks better than 71.77% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN7,297 Mil. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN34,752 Mil. Therefore, ZTO Express (Cayman)'s OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.00%.

As of today, ZTO Express (Cayman)'s current OCF Yield % is 10.58%.

The historical rank and industry rank for ZTO Express (Cayman)'s OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:ZTO N' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.63   Med: 26.05   Max: 34.78
Current: 24.03


During the past 12 years, the highest OCF Margin % of ZTO Express (Cayman) was 34.78%. The lowest was 19.63%. And the median was 26.05%.

MEX:ZTO N's OCF Margin % is ranked better than
71.77% of 1006 companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 12.945 vs MEX:ZTO N: 24.03


ZTO Express (Cayman) OCF Margin % Related Terms


ZTO Express (Cayman) OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for ZTO Express (Cayman)'s OCF Margin % 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) OCF Margin % Chart

ZTO Express (Cayman) Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.75 32.45 34.78 25.81 24.38

ZTO Express (Cayman) Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF Margin % 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 21.70 18.33 27.06 29.13 21.00

MEX:ZTO N vs EXPD, CHRW, FDXFw: OCF Margin % Comparison

For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, ZTO Express (Cayman)'s OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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.


ZTO Express (Cayman) OCF Margin % vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ZTO Express (Cayman)'s OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where ZTO Express (Cayman)'s OCF Margin % falls into.


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ZTO Express (Cayman) OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

ZTO Express (Cayman)'s OCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=30596.854/125519.064
=24.38 %

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=7297.342/34752.381
=21.00 %

* 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 OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of 21.00% mean?
ZTO Express (Cayman) (MEX:ZTO N) has a OCF Margin % of 21.00% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on ZTO Express (Cayman) and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 26.05. Over the past decade, ZTO Express (Cayman)'s OCF Margin % has ranged from 19.63 to 34.78. According to the industry distribution chart, ZTO Express (Cayman) ranks #284 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 28.2%.
Is ZTO Express (Cayman)'s OCF Margin % too high?
ZTO Express (Cayman)'s current OCF Margin % of 21.00% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 26.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.63 to a high of 34.78. The Transportation industry median OCF Margin % is 12.95. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s value of 21.00% is 62.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZTO Express (Cayman) ranks #284 out of 1006 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ZTO Express (Cayman) has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZTO Express (Cayman)'s OCF Margin % compare to EXPD and CHRW?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, ZTO Express (Cayman) ranks #284 out of 1006 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts ZTO Express (Cayman) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 12.95. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s value of 21.00% is 62.2% above this benchmark. Historically, ZTO Express (Cayman)'s own OCF Margin % has ranged from 19.63 to 34.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.05 vs. the industry median of 12.95, 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 OCF Margin % for a Transportation company?
The median OCF Margin % among Transportation companies is 12.95, based on 1,006 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s current OCF Margin % of 21.00% is 62.2% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on ZTO Express (Cayman) and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median OCF Margin % is 12.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s current OCF Margin % is 21.00%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 26.05. 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?
ZTO Express (Cayman) (MEX:ZTO N) has a current OCF Margin % of 21.00%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN548.91, compared to a current price of MXN426.00 — trading 22.4% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 21.00%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 26.05 and 62.2% above the Transportation industry median of 12.95. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s overall GF Score™ is 84/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ZTO Express (Cayman) (MEX:ZTO N), the current OCF Margin % is 21.00% 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) (MEX:ZTO N) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ZTO Express (Cayman) stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN426.00 is trading 22.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN548.91.

Key valuation signals for MEX:ZTO N:

  • OCF Margin %: 21.00% (19% below median its 10-year median of 26.05)
  • GF Value™: MXN548.91 vs. price of MXN426.00 (22.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100
  • Industry Position: 62.2% above the Transportation median (#284 of 1006)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ZTO N 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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