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ZAI LAB LTD-ADR (ZLAB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:ZLAB - Nasdaq - US98887Q1040 - ADR - Currency: USD

36.135  -0.83 (-2.23%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, ZLAB scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. ZLAB was compared to 558 industry peers in the Biotechnology industry. While ZLAB seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. ZLAB is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

ZLAB had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year ZLAB has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
ZLAB had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years ZLAB always reported negative operating cash flow.
ZLAB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFZLAB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -200M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

ZLAB's Return On Assets of -21.48% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. ZLAB outperforms 77.60% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of ZLAB (-31.09%) is better than 76.34% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -21.48%
ROE -31.09%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-30.1%
ROA(5y)-30.96%
ROE(3y)-38.33%
ROE(5y)-37.81%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ZLAB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICZLAB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

ZLAB has a better Gross Margin (63.62%) than 79.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of ZLAB has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for ZLAB so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 63.62%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.36%
GM growth 5Y-2.26%
ZLAB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsZLAB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50K -100K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

ZLAB does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
ZLAB has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for ZLAB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, ZLAB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
ZLAB Yearly Shares OutstandingZLAB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
ZLAB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsZLAB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

ZLAB has an Altman-Z score of 4.06. This indicates that ZLAB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.06, ZLAB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.99% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21 indicates that ZLAB is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.21, ZLAB is not doing good in the industry: 70.43% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.21
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 4.06
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.46%
ZLAB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFZLAB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.26 indicates that ZLAB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
ZLAB's Current ratio of 3.26 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ZLAB is outperformed by 63.08% of its industry peers.
ZLAB has a Quick Ratio of 3.09. This indicates that ZLAB is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
ZLAB's Quick ratio of 3.09 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. ZLAB is outperformed by 62.54% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.26
Quick Ratio 3.09
ZLAB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesZLAB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 31.43% over the past year.
Looking at the last year, ZLAB shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 43.72%.
Measured over the past years, ZLAB shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 98.34% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%20%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)43.72%
Revenue growth 3Y40.36%
Revenue growth 5Y98.34%
Sales Q2Q%22.19%

3.2 Future

ZLAB is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 101.52% yearly.
ZLAB is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 41.67% yearly.
EPS Next Y41.13%
EPS Next 2Y45.88%
EPS Next 3Y53.48%
EPS Next 5Y101.52%
Revenue Next Year45.3%
Revenue Next 2Y47.2%
Revenue Next 3Y46.43%
Revenue Next 5Y41.67%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
ZLAB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesZLAB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1B 2B 3B
ZLAB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesZLAB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 50 100 150

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for ZLAB. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
ZLAB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 114.34.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, ZLAB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.99% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of ZLAB to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.29), we can say ZLAB is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 114.34
ZLAB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsZLAB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
ZLAB Per share dataZLAB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates ZLAB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as ZLAB's earnings are expected to grow with 53.48% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y45.88%
EPS Next 3Y53.48%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

ZLAB does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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ZAI LAB LTD-ADR

NASDAQ:ZLAB (6/26/2025, 11:51:54 AM)

36.135

-0.83 (-2.23%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupPharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
GICS IndustryBiotechnology
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/dmh
Earnings (Next)08-04 2025-08-04
Inst Owners45.81%
Inst Owner Change-1.63%
Ins Owners1.3%
Ins Owner Change-1.32%
Market Cap3.96B
Analysts78.46
Price Target39.13 (8.29%)
Short Float %5.05%
Short Ratio4.11
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.76%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.04%
Max EPS beat(2)21.57%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)15.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.04%
Max EPS beat(4)50.98%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)14.36%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)39.16%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-10.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.65%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-10.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.31%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.72%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.95%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)17.47%
PT rev (3m)6.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)16.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)18.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.03%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 114.34
P/S 9.47
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 4.89
P/tB 5.27
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-2.37
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.32
Fwd EY0.87%
FCF(TTM)-2.18
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-1.7
OCFYN/A
SpS3.82
BVpS7.39
TBVpS6.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -21.48%
ROE -31.09%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 63.62%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-30.1%
ROA(5y)-30.96%
ROE(3y)-38.33%
ROE(5y)-37.81%
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 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.36%
GM growth 5Y-2.26%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.36
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.21
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 425.79%
Cap/Sales 12.52%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.26
Quick Ratio 3.09
Altman-Z 4.06
F-Score5
WACC7.46%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)305.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)287.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.03%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)31.43%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%20%
EPS Next Y41.13%
EPS Next 2Y45.88%
EPS Next 3Y53.48%
EPS Next 5Y101.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)43.72%
Revenue growth 3Y40.36%
Revenue growth 5Y98.34%
Sales Q2Q%22.19%
Revenue Next Year45.3%
Revenue Next 2Y47.2%
Revenue Next 3Y46.43%
Revenue Next 5Y41.67%
EBIT growth 1Y29.13%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year47.05%
EBIT Next 3Y36.62%
EBIT Next 5Y32.27%
FCF growth 1Y35.17%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y46.69%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A