ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American (ZTO) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$20.15 +1.36% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $20.16

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American (ZTO) carries a Roarable Rating of C (Hold) with 65/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C • HOLD / WATCH Cap $15.31B
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As of 2026-11-02, ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American (NYSE: ZTO) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $20.15 (+1.36% 1D, market cap $15.31B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, ZTO ranks #87 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Industrials sector (Trucking Freight/Courier Services), ZTO carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 11.8x, gross margin of 25.0%, and ROIC of 12.5%. By comparison, JBHT (J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.) holds a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 34.6x, ROIC 15.8%, cap $20.70B) and KNX (Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.) posts a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E 150.9x, ROIC 1.9%, cap $9.95B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ZTO leads on earnings multiple (11.8x) while JBHT leads on capital efficiency (15.8% ROIC).

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Per ZTO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001677250), ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American generated $7.02B in revenue (+15.7% YoY), $1.30B in net income, and $965.8M in free cash flow against $13.02B in total assets and $1.54B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $20.16 (+0.05%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 14/20 (B-) • 13.8% FCF Margin
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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 65/100 (C) historically posted market-perform odds over rolling 90-day windows (+1.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 55.6% hit rate — wait for RQD ≥ 70 breakout).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw C · Rk C
Cash (14)Whales (7)SEC (14)Macro (12)CEO (18)
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE+3.1% Base Target
$28 Bull$21 Base$16 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for ZTO)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±2.7%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (65/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY ZTO SCORES 65/100 (C) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+18/20 pts (28% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 86% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+14/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 13.8% FCF Margin ($965.8M FCF) & 25% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Whale & Options Positioning7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)

Put hedging (50% put share) caps near-term gamma upside (-13 pts vs max)

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)
73
Grade B$20.67-2.2% Next Q
Q2 (-2Q)
70
Grade B$20.22-0.8% Next Q
Q3 (-1Q)
68
Grade B-$20.05+0.5% Next Q
Current
65
Grade C$20.15+1.3% Hist 90D α
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Even with a 65/100 (C) score, ZTO faces multiple-compression risk if 11.8x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 22.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($20.26) or 200D SMA ($22.84) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($20.78) toward Bear Floor ($16.21).

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMNEUTRAL RANGE
4630 Oversold · 70 Hot
ALTMAN-Z SHIELDFORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)
4.41>3.0 Fortress Safe
PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)
8 / 99-Pt Accounting
52-WEEK LASER RANGE23% OF RANGE
L: $18$20.15H: $26
1. Money & Cash Health● MIXED
Are profits real cash in the bank?

Decent core business (25% profit margin), though cash flow growth is moderate rather than explosive right now.

Factor Grade: B-RQD 14 / 20
2. Big Money & Insiders● NEUTRAL
Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Big funds and company insiders are mostly holding steady without aggressive buying or panic selling.

Factor Grade: CRQD 25 / 40
3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● WATCH
SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

No major SEC filing blowups, though current interest rates and Fed liquidity call for normal position sizing.

Factor Grade: CRQD 26 / 40
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Cash & Moat Bull AI
ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model
BULLISH (70)

12.5% ROIC with 25.0% gross margin and 6.31% FCF yield.

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10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard
BULLISH (70)

Altman-Z 4.41 and Piotroski 8/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI
Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq
NEUTRAL (62)

25/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 12/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like ZTO
  • ✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong
  • !Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.
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ZTO // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -19.34%▼ DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-02O $19.75H $20.15L $19.75C $20.15VOL 1.96M
RES: $23.54SUP: $17.73SMA50: $20.26SMA200: $22.84
$26.40$24.38$22.36$20.34$18.32RES $23.54SUP $17.73$20.152026-05-042026-06-172026-08-042026-09-182026-11-02
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ZTO Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
2.2%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +6.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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Industrials Rank #87 of 485 ⚔️ JBHT vs ZTO Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Industrials Peer Comparison (ZTO vs. JBHT, KNX, TFII, SAIA)

Industry: Trucking Freight/Courier Services (19 Tracked Issuers)

Across 485 tracked Industrials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American (ZTO) ranks #87 by composite RQD confidence (65/100, grade C) and #76 by equity capitalization ($15.31B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, ZTO leads on earnings valuation at 11.8x trailing P/E, while JBHT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 15.8% ROIC and — gross margin. JBHT currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 66/100 (C+) compared with ZTO at 65/100 (C).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
ZTO ACTIVE
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American
C 65/100 11.8x 25.0% 12.5% +1.36% $15.31B Benchmark Subject
JBHT
J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.
C+ 66/100 34.6x — 15.8% -0.44% $20.70B /jbht-vs-zto →
KNX
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.
D 48/100 150.9x — 1.9% -0.62% $9.95B /knx-vs-zto →
TFII
TFI International Inc.
D+ 55/100 32.8x — 9.9% -17.08% $9.25B /tfii-vs-zto →
SAIA
Saia Inc.
C- 59/100 35.9x — 8.5% +0.45% $9.15B /saia-vs-zto →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001677250

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American (ZTO) reported GAAP revenue of $7.02B (+15.7% vs. FY2024 revenue of $6.07B ) , GAAP net income of $1.30B, operating cash flow of $1.71B, and free cash flow of $965.8M (+13.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, ZTO closed FY2025 with $13.02B in total assets against $1.54B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 4.41, Piotroski F-Score: 8/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $7.02B $1.30B $1.71B $965.8M $13.02B $1.54B
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $6.07B $1.21B $1.57B $852.3M $12.65B $1.83B
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $0 $1.23B $1.88B $1.88B $8.42B $1.97B

3. ZTO Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is ZTO stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-02, ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American (NYSE: ZTO) is rated C (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 65/100 at a spot price of $20.15 (+1.36% 1D, market cap $15.31B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 14/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 485 tracked Industrials issuers, ZTO ranks #87 in composite RQD confidence.

How does ZTO compare to JBHT and KNX in the Industrials sector?

Within the Industrials sector (Trucking Freight/Courier Services), ZTO carries a Roarable C (65/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 11.8x, gross margin of 25.0%, and ROIC of 12.5%. By comparison, JBHT (J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc.) holds a C+ grade (66/100 RQD, P/E 34.6x, ROIC 15.8%, cap $20.70B) and KNX (Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc.) posts a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E 150.9x, ROIC 1.9%, cap $9.95B). Among the 5-stock peer group, ZTO leads on earnings multiple (11.8x) while JBHT leads on capital efficiency (15.8% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for ZTO?

Per ZTO's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001677250), ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American generated $7.02B in revenue (+15.7% YoY), $1.30B in net income, and $965.8M in free cash flow against $13.02B in total assets and $1.54B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is ZTO trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

ZTO last traded at $20.15 (+1.36% on volume of 1,460,267 shares), positioning the stock -0.54% below its 50-day simple moving average ($20.26) and -11.78% below its 200-day simple moving average ($22.84). Across its 52-week range of $18.31 to $26.20, ZTO sits at the 23.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 46.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±2.7% ($19.61 to $20.69).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell ZTO stock right now?

ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American (ZTO) currently earns a Roarable Rating of C (Hold — HOLD) with 65/100 RQD Confidence. Solid 25% profit margin (13% return on capital), mixed timing at 12x P/E—hold if owned, no rush to chase.

What is ZTO's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

ZTO's 12-month base price target is $20.78 (range $16.21 to $27.51), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

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ZTO — ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, ZTO carries an RQD Score of 65 and a letter grade of C, labeled "Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward." The five pillars are:

  • Fundamental Cash Engine: 14 / 20. Per the RQD rating, this pillar reflects ROIC of 12.5% and an FCF yield of 6.31%. These are solid cash-generation signals, but the score is not top-tier, implying the business earns reasonable returns without standing out sharply on cash productivity.
  • Whale 13F Flow: 7 / 20. Per the RQD rating, institutional accumulation and options positioning score low. For a prospective investor, this suggests limited evidence of large institutional conviction building in the stock, which removes one potential source of upside momentum.
  • Insider Conviction: 18 / 20. Per the RQD rating, SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow score strongly. This is the highest-scoring pillar and is the main positive signal in the rating, indicating insiders and related filers show notable buying or activity clustering.
  • Macro Regime Fit: 12 / 20. Per the RQD rating, beta of 1.11 and sector sensitivity place ZTO moderately exposed to market swings. An investor should expect amplified moves relative to the broader market in risk-off regimes.
  • Forensic Balance Sheet: 14 / 20. Per the RQD rating, Altman Z of 4.41, Piotroski F of 8/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.15 point to a financially sound balance sheet with low leverage and strong internal health indicators.

Taken together, the rating reflects a company with a healthy balance sheet and credible cash returns, offset by weak institutional flow and moderate market sensitivity. A prospective investor should weigh the strong insider signal and forensic strength against the lack of institutional momentum and the valuation the market currently assigns, with the "Hold" verdict indicating a balanced rather than compelling risk-reward profile at this point.

Snapshot

PriceMarket CapP/E (TTM)Forward P/EEV/EBITDAEPS (TTM)Dividend YieldBeta52-Wk RangeROIC %
19.88$15.31B11.8117.21.693.51%1.11$18.31 - $26.212.5%

Business

Per the profile, ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American is a NYSE-listed issuer in the Industrials sector, operating in the Trucking Freight/Courier Services industry. Its market capitalization is $15.3B. Customer segments, service specifics, and detailed revenue mechanics are not available in source data beyond the sector and industry classification.

Financial Trend

PeriodRevenueOperating IncomeNet IncomeEPSFCFCashDebt
FY 2025$7021.0M$1497.9M$1298.5MN/A$965.8M$1431.6M$1537.1M
FY 2024$6066.4M$1613.4M$1207.9MN/A$852.3M$1844.8M$1828.9M
FY 2023$0.0M$1409.6M$1232.3MN/A$1881.9MN/A$1969.8M

Per the market data, gross margin is 25%, operating margin 21.3%, and net margin 18.5%, with ROIC of 12.5%. Per the RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 4.41 and the Piotroski F-Score is 8/9, both indicating strong financial health. Debt/Equity is 0.15 per the RQD rating. Net income rose from $1207.9M in FY 2024 to $1298.5M in FY 2025, while debt declined from $1828.9M to $1537.1M over the same period, and cash fell from $1844.8M to $1431.6M. FY 2023 revenue is reported as $0.0M, which is not interpretable without further context.

Butterfly Effect: 2nd-Order Supply-Chain & Sector Ripples

Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. Upstream and downstream dependencies, sector correlations, and second-order bottlenecks are not available in source data.

Open Questions

  • What drove the revenue reported at $0.0M for FY 2023, and is it a data gap or a reporting change?
  • Why are EPS values listed as N/A across all periods, and what is the per-share earnings trend?
  • What explains the decline in cash from $1844.8M to $1431.6M between FY 2024 and FY 2025 despite rising net income?
  • What specific insider and Congressional transactions make up the cluster flow behind the 18/20 insider score?
  • What is the company's revenue and customer mix, and what catalysts are expected in coming periods?

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ZTO Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $20.15?

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is ZTO (C • RQD 65/100) a Buy at $19.88?

Welcome to the ZTO (ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 65/100 (Roarable Hold — Fair / Balanced Risk-Reward) in Trucking Freight/Courier Services. Bulls point to capital efficiency (12.5% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

VA ValDiscipline Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $16.50 (-17.0%)
Spot @ $19.88

Pump the brakes on ZTO — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on ZTO, but look at what you are paying: 11.8x trailing P/E with 25.0% gross margins. Unless ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. American expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

SI SiliconVal_Bull Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $24.85 (+25.0%)
Spot @ $19.88

ZTO cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on ZTO, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Trucking Freight/Courier Services and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $19.88 (52-wk range $18.31 - $26.20), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.

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