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ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERV (ZIM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:ZIM - IL0065100930 - Common Stock

13.665 USD
-0.05 (-0.33%)
Last: 10/2/2025, 3:04:04 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall ZIM gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated ZIM against 35 industry peers in the Marine Transportation industry. ZIM has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. ZIM has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ZIM had positive earnings in the past year.
ZIM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years ZIM 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years ZIM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
ZIM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFZIM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

ZIM's Return On Assets of 20.48% is amongst the best of the industry. ZIM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 59.46%, ZIM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of ZIM (25.24%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.48%
ROE 59.46%
ROIC 25.24%
ROA(3y)8.76%
ROA(5y)18.36%
ROE(3y)7.27%
ROE(5y)63.37%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ZIM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICZIM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100

1.3 Margins

ZIM has a Profit Margin of 26.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. ZIM outperforms 82.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of ZIM has declined.
ZIM has a Operating Margin of 31.32%. This is in the better half of the industry: ZIM outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
ZIM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
ZIM's Gross Margin of 34.87% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ZIM is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ZIM has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 31.32%
PM (TTM) 26.53%
GM 34.87%
OM growth 3Y-18.26%
OM growth 5Y53.61%
PM growth 3Y-16.16%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-16.4%
GM growth 5Y32.89%
ZIM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsZIM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), ZIM is creating value.
ZIM has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ZIM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ZIM has an improved debt to assets ratio.
ZIM Yearly Shares OutstandingZIM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
ZIM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsZIM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.24 indicates that ZIM is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
ZIM has a Altman-Z score of 2.24. This is in the better half of the industry: ZIM outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
ZIM has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.46. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.46 years to pay back of all of its debts.
ZIM has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.46. This is in the better half of the industry: ZIM outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.16 is on the high side and indicates that ZIM has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.16, ZIM is not doing good in the industry: 82.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for ZIM, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.16
Debt/FCF 1.46
Altman-Z 2.24
ROIC/WACC2.88
WACC8.77%
ZIM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFZIM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.18 indicates that ZIM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
ZIM has a worse Current ratio (1.18) than 62.86% of its industry peers.
ZIM has a Quick Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that ZIM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.10, ZIM is doing worse than 62.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 1.1
ZIM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesZIM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

ZIM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 1834.88%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for ZIM have been decreasing by -22.88% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has grown by 63.25% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 20.62% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)1834.88%
EPS 3Y-22.88%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-93.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)63.25%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.73%
Revenue growth 5Y20.62%
Sales Q2Q%-15.36%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, ZIM will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -29.13% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, ZIM will show a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -10.55% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-83.14%
EPS Next 2Y-49.84%
EPS Next 3Y-29.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-14.96%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.02%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.55%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
ZIM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesZIM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
ZIM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesZIM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 10 -10 20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 0.82 indicates a rather cheap valuation of ZIM.
97.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than ZIM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.79. ZIM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ZIM. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 0.82
Fwd PE N/A
ZIM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsZIM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, ZIM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
ZIM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. ZIM is cheaper than 97.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 0.41
EV/EBITDA 1.12
ZIM Per share dataZIM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of ZIM may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as ZIM's earnings are expected to decrease with -29.13% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-49.84%
EPS Next 3Y-29.13%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ZIM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 45.73%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.59, ZIM pays a better dividend. On top of this ZIM pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
ZIM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 45.73%

5.2 History

ZIM has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
ZIM Yearly Dividends per shareZIM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

5.3 Sustainability

24.61% of the earnings are spent on dividend by ZIM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP24.61%
EPS Next 2Y-49.84%
EPS Next 3Y-29.13%
ZIM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendZIM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B
ZIM Dividend Payout.ZIM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.ZIM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

ZIM INTEGRATED SHIPPING SERV

NYSE:ZIM (10/2/2025, 3:04:04 PM)

13.665

-0.05 (-0.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryMarine Transportation
Earnings (Last)08-20 2025-08-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-10 2025-11-10/amc
Inst Owners53.44%
Inst Owner Change10.87%
Ins Owners1.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.65B
Analysts42.67
Price Target14.79 (8.23%)
Short Float %17.24%
Short Ratio4.08
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 45.73%
Yearly Dividend4.81
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP24.61%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date09-02 2025-09-02 (0.06)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)37.8%
Min EPS beat(2)29.56%
Max EPS beat(2)46.04%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)44.36%
Min EPS beat(4)29.56%
Max EPS beat(4)70.6%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.15%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-1092.11%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-813.55%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)4.26%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.25%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)4.26%
Max Revenue beat(4)12.54%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.71%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.27%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.16%
PT rev (1m)-3.44%
PT rev (3m)-4.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-33.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.72%
EPS NY rev (3m)6.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.65%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.41%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 0.82
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.19
P/FCF 0.41
P/OCF 0.38
P/B 0.42
P/tB 0.43
EV/EBITDA 1.12
EPS(TTM)16.64
EY121.77%
EPS(NY)-4.37
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)33.32
FCFY243.83%
OCF(TTM)35.54
OCFY260.09%
SpS73.65
BVpS32.86
TBVpS31.94
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.48%
ROE 59.46%
ROCE 31.95%
ROIC 25.24%
ROICexc 34.37%
ROICexgc 34.98%
OM 31.32%
PM (TTM) 26.53%
GM 34.87%
FCFM 45.24%
ROA(3y)8.76%
ROA(5y)18.36%
ROE(3y)7.27%
ROE(5y)63.37%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3Y-39.31%
ROICexcg growth 5Y21.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y-39.21%
ROICexc growth 5Y23.31%
OM growth 3Y-18.26%
OM growth 5Y53.61%
PM growth 3Y-16.16%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-16.4%
GM growth 5Y32.89%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.77
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.16
Debt/FCF 1.46
Debt/EBITDA 1.16
Cap/Depr 22.35%
Cap/Sales 3.02%
Interest Coverage 5.75
Cash Conversion 107.67%
Profit Quality 170.54%
Current Ratio 1.18
Quick Ratio 1.1
Altman-Z 2.24
F-Score8
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACC2.88
Cap/Depr(3y)17.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)2.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1834.88%
EPS 3Y-22.88%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-93.83%
EPS Next Y-83.14%
EPS Next 2Y-49.84%
EPS Next 3Y-29.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)63.25%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.73%
Revenue growth 5Y20.62%
Sales Q2Q%-15.36%
Revenue Next Year-14.96%
Revenue Next 2Y-15.02%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.55%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1037.45%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.58%
EBIT growth 5Y85.29%
EBIT Next Year-11.28%
EBIT Next 3Y-20.41%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-5.39%
FCF growth 3Y-10.68%
FCF growth 5Y57.03%
OCF growth 1Y-7.41%
OCF growth 3Y-14.34%
OCF growth 5Y58.89%