Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
ZTO Express (Cayman)'s 3-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.34%.
The industry rank for ZTO Express (Cayman)'s 3-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ZTO N's 3-Year RORE % is ranked better than 53.11% of 932
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 4.385
vs MEX:ZTO N: 9.34
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 3-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
ZTO Express (Cayman) 3-Year RORE % Related Terms
ZTO Express (Cayman) 3-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ZTO Express (Cayman)'s 3-Year RORE % 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.
MEX:ZTO N vs EXPD, CHRW, FDXF: 3-Year RORE % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, ZTO Express (Cayman)'s 3-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year RORE % 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) 3-Year RORE % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, ZTO Express (Cayman)'s 3-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ZTO Express (Cayman)'s 3-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 3-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Mar. 2026 and 3-year before.
ZTO Express (Cayman) (MEX:ZTO N) has a 3-Year RORE % of 9.34 as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on ZTO Express (Cayman) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ZTO Express (Cayman) ranks #437 out of 932 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 46.9%.
Is ZTO Express (Cayman)'s 3-Year RORE % too high?
ZTO Express (Cayman)'s current 3-Year RORE % is 9.34. The Transportation industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.39. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s value of 9.34 is 113% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ZTO Express (Cayman) ranks #437 out of 932 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ZTO Express (Cayman) has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ZTO Express (Cayman)'s 3-Year RORE % compare to EXPD and CHRW?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, ZTO Express (Cayman) ranks #437 out of 932 companies for 3-Year RORE %. This puts ZTO Express (Cayman) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year RORE % is 4.39. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s value of 9.34 is 113% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year RORE % for a Transportation company?
The median 3-Year RORE % among Transportation companies is 4.39, based on 932 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year RORE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year RORE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s current 3-Year RORE % of 9.34 is 113% 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 3-Year RORE % mean?
A high 3-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 3-year. View historical data on ZTO Express (Cayman) and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median 3-Year RORE % is 4.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s current 3-Year RORE % is 9.34. 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 3-Year RORE % of 9.34. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN506.98, compared to a current price of MXN426.00 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year RORE % is 9.34 and 113% above the Transportation industry median of 4.39. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year RORE % calculated?
3-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For ZTO Express (Cayman) (MEX:ZTO N), the current 3-Year RORE % is 9.34 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 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN506.98.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ZTO N:
3-Year RORE %: 9.34
GF Value™: MXN506.98 vs. price of MXN426.00 (16% below fair value)
Industry Position: 113% above the Transportation median (#437 of 932)
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 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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