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ZTO vs. MPLX, VIK, RYAAY, BIP, and PAA

Should you buy ZTO Express (Cayman) stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares ZTO Express (Cayman) with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with ZTO Express (Cayman) include Mplx (MPLX), Viking (VIK), Ryanair (RYAAY), Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP), and Plains All American Pipeline (PAA). These companies are all part of the "transportation" industry.

How does ZTO Express (Cayman) compare to Mplx?

Mplx (NYSE:MPLX) and ZTO Express (Cayman) (NYSE:ZTO) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, institutional ownership and valuation.

Mplx has a net margin of 36.38% compared to ZTO Express (Cayman)'s net margin of 18.50%. Mplx's return on equity of 32.74% beat ZTO Express (Cayman)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Mplx36.38% 32.74% 11.25%
ZTO Express (Cayman) 18.50%14.05%9.90%

Mplx has higher earnings, but lower revenue than ZTO Express (Cayman). Mplx is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ZTO Express (Cayman), indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Mplx$13.00B4.33$4.91B$4.6211.99
ZTO Express (Cayman)$49.10B0.27$1.30B$1.5815.11

24.3% of Mplx shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.7% of ZTO Express (Cayman) shares are owned by institutional investors. 41.3% of ZTO Express (Cayman) shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Mplx had 8 more articles in the media than ZTO Express (Cayman). MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Mplx and 1 mentions for ZTO Express (Cayman). ZTO Express (Cayman)'s average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat Mplx's score of 0.12 indicating that ZTO Express (Cayman) is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Mplx
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
ZTO Express (Cayman)
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Mplx has a beta of 0.49, indicating that its stock price is 51% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ZTO Express (Cayman) has a beta of -0.18, indicating that its stock price is 118% less volatile than the broader market.

Mplx pays an annual dividend of $4.31 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.8%. ZTO Express (Cayman) pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Mplx pays out 93.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ZTO Express (Cayman) pays out 48.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Mplx has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years. Mplx is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Mplx presently has a consensus target price of $61.80, indicating a potential upside of 11.54%. ZTO Express (Cayman) has a consensus target price of $24.45, indicating a potential upside of 2.41%. Given Mplx's higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Mplx is more favorable than ZTO Express (Cayman).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Mplx
1 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.62
ZTO Express (Cayman)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.17

Summary

Mplx beats ZTO Express (Cayman) on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ZTO Express (Cayman) compare to Viking?

ZTO Express (Cayman) (NYSE:ZTO) and Viking (NYSE:VIK) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and earnings.

In the previous week, Viking had 18 more articles in the media than ZTO Express (Cayman). MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Viking and 1 mentions for ZTO Express (Cayman). ZTO Express (Cayman)'s average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat Viking's score of 0.43 indicating that ZTO Express (Cayman) is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ZTO Express (Cayman)
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Viking
5 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
9 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

41.7% of ZTO Express (Cayman) shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 98.8% of Viking shares are held by institutional investors. 41.3% of ZTO Express (Cayman) shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

ZTO Express (Cayman) has a net margin of 18.50% compared to Viking's net margin of 17.65%. Viking's return on equity of 240.75% beat ZTO Express (Cayman)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ZTO Express (Cayman)18.50% 14.05% 9.90%
Viking 17.65%240.75%10.23%

ZTO Express (Cayman) presently has a consensus price target of $24.45, indicating a potential upside of 2.41%. Viking has a consensus price target of $84.29, indicating a potential downside of 3.58%. Given ZTO Express (Cayman)'s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts plainly believe ZTO Express (Cayman) is more favorable than Viking.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ZTO Express (Cayman)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.17
Viking
2 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.56

ZTO Express (Cayman) has higher revenue and earnings than Viking. ZTO Express (Cayman) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Viking, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ZTO Express (Cayman)$49.10B0.27$1.30B$1.5815.11
Viking$6.50B5.99$1.15B$2.5734.01

ZTO Express (Cayman) has a beta of -0.18, indicating that its share price is 118% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Viking has a beta of 1.57, indicating that its share price is 57% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Viking beats ZTO Express (Cayman) on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ZTO Express (Cayman) compare to Ryanair?

ZTO Express (Cayman) (NYSE:ZTO) and Ryanair (NASDAQ:RYAAY) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, media sentiment, risk, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and earnings.

In the previous week, Ryanair had 4 more articles in the media than ZTO Express (Cayman). MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Ryanair and 1 mentions for ZTO Express (Cayman). Ryanair's average media sentiment score of 0.60 beat ZTO Express (Cayman)'s score of 0.52 indicating that Ryanair is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ZTO Express (Cayman)
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Ryanair
0 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

41.7% of ZTO Express (Cayman) shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.7% of Ryanair shares are owned by institutional investors. 41.3% of ZTO Express (Cayman) shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

ZTO Express (Cayman) pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Ryanair pays an annual dividend of $0.71 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. ZTO Express (Cayman) pays out 48.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ryanair pays out 14.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

ZTO Express (Cayman) has a net margin of 18.50% compared to Ryanair's net margin of 15.04%. Ryanair's return on equity of 29.76% beat ZTO Express (Cayman)'s return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ZTO Express (Cayman)18.50% 14.05% 9.90%
Ryanair 15.04%29.76%14.14%

ZTO Express (Cayman) has a beta of -0.18, indicating that its stock price is 118% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ryanair has a beta of 1.13, indicating that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

ZTO Express (Cayman) presently has a consensus price target of $24.45, indicating a potential upside of 2.41%. Ryanair has a consensus price target of $75.67, indicating a potential upside of 37.32%. Given Ryanair's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Ryanair is more favorable than ZTO Express (Cayman).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ZTO Express (Cayman)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.17
Ryanair
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

Ryanair has lower revenue, but higher earnings than ZTO Express (Cayman). Ryanair is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than ZTO Express (Cayman), indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ZTO Express (Cayman)$49.10B0.27$1.30B$1.5815.11
Ryanair$15.33B1.88$1.73B$4.9811.06

Summary

Ryanair beats ZTO Express (Cayman) on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ZTO Express (Cayman) compare to Brookfield Infrastructure Partners?

ZTO Express (Cayman) (NYSE:ZTO) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (NYSE:BIP) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

In the previous week, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners had 2 more articles in the media than ZTO Express (Cayman). MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Brookfield Infrastructure Partners and 1 mentions for ZTO Express (Cayman). Brookfield Infrastructure Partners' average media sentiment score of 0.65 beat ZTO Express (Cayman)'s score of 0.52 indicating that Brookfield Infrastructure Partners is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
ZTO Express (Cayman)
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

41.7% of ZTO Express (Cayman) shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 57.9% of Brookfield Infrastructure Partners shares are owned by institutional investors. 41.3% of ZTO Express (Cayman) shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

ZTO Express (Cayman) pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners pays an annual dividend of $1.82 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.7%. ZTO Express (Cayman) pays out 48.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners pays out 275.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners has raised its dividend for 18 consecutive years. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

ZTO Express (Cayman) has a net margin of 18.50% compared to Brookfield Infrastructure Partners' net margin of 3.46%. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s return on equity of 14.05% beat Brookfield Infrastructure Partners' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
ZTO Express (Cayman)18.50% 14.05% 9.90%
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners 3.46%2.54%0.68%

ZTO Express (Cayman) has a beta of -0.18, suggesting that its share price is 118% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners has a beta of 1.03, suggesting that its share price is 3% more volatile than the broader market.

ZTO Express (Cayman) presently has a consensus price target of $24.45, indicating a potential upside of 2.41%. Brookfield Infrastructure Partners has a consensus price target of $43.71, indicating a potential upside of 13.80%. Given Brookfield Infrastructure Partners' higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Brookfield Infrastructure Partners is more favorable than ZTO Express (Cayman).

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
ZTO Express (Cayman)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.17
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78

ZTO Express (Cayman) has higher revenue and earnings than Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. ZTO Express (Cayman) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
ZTO Express (Cayman)$49.10B0.27$1.30B$1.5815.11
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners$24.01B0.74$771M$0.6658.20

Summary

ZTO Express (Cayman) and Brookfield Infrastructure Partners tied by winning 10 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does ZTO Express (Cayman) compare to Plains All American Pipeline?

Plains All American Pipeline (NASDAQ:PAA) and ZTO Express (Cayman) (NYSE:ZTO) are both large-cap transportation companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their earnings, risk, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership and valuation.

Plains All American Pipeline has higher earnings, but lower revenue than ZTO Express (Cayman). ZTO Express (Cayman) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Plains All American Pipeline, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Plains All American Pipeline$44.26B0.36$1.44B$1.3117.15
ZTO Express (Cayman)$49.10B0.27$1.30B$1.5815.11

Plains All American Pipeline presently has a consensus price target of $22.23, indicating a potential downside of 1.04%. ZTO Express (Cayman) has a consensus price target of $24.45, indicating a potential upside of 2.41%. Given ZTO Express (Cayman)'s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe ZTO Express (Cayman) is more favorable than Plains All American Pipeline.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Plains All American Pipeline
2 Sell rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.44
ZTO Express (Cayman)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.17

Plains All American Pipeline pays an annual dividend of $1.67 per share and has a dividend yield of 7.4%. ZTO Express (Cayman) pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.2%. Plains All American Pipeline pays out 127.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. ZTO Express (Cayman) pays out 48.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Plains All American Pipeline has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years. Plains All American Pipeline is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Plains All American Pipeline had 21 more articles in the media than ZTO Express (Cayman). MarketBeat recorded 22 mentions for Plains All American Pipeline and 1 mentions for ZTO Express (Cayman). ZTO Express (Cayman)'s average media sentiment score of 0.52 beat Plains All American Pipeline's score of 0.20 indicating that ZTO Express (Cayman) is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Plains All American Pipeline
4 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
13 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
ZTO Express (Cayman)
0 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Plains All American Pipeline has a beta of 0.51, suggesting that its share price is 49% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ZTO Express (Cayman) has a beta of -0.18, suggesting that its share price is 118% less volatile than the broader market.

ZTO Express (Cayman) has a net margin of 18.50% compared to Plains All American Pipeline's net margin of 2.53%. ZTO Express (Cayman)'s return on equity of 14.05% beat Plains All American Pipeline's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Plains All American Pipeline2.53% 12.17% 4.54%
ZTO Express (Cayman) 18.50%14.05%9.90%

41.8% of Plains All American Pipeline shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 41.7% of ZTO Express (Cayman) shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.1% of Plains All American Pipeline shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 41.3% of ZTO Express (Cayman) shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

ZTO Express (Cayman) beats Plains All American Pipeline on 10 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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ZTO vs. The Competition

MetricZTO Express (Cayman)TRANS IndustryTransportation SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$13.46B$6.72B$8.20B$23.00B
Dividend Yield3.04%2.67%964.99%4.07%
P/E Ratio15.1118.9622.9928.40
Price / Sales0.271.704.3024.14
Price / Cash8.199.468.1625.11
Price / Book1.472.452.144.76
Net Income$1.30B$257.37M$533.83M$1.06B
7 Day Performance-5.85%-5.10%-2.05%-0.67%
1 Month Performance-4.35%-4.35%1.11%1.83%
1 Year Performance27.40%-0.23%34.91%25.08%

ZTO Express (Cayman) Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
ZTO
ZTO Express (Cayman)
3.7899 of 5 stars
$23.88
-3.2%
$24.45
+2.4%
+33.8%$13.46B$49.10B15.1123,399
MPLX
Mplx
4.2779 of 5 stars
$54.02
0.0%
$61.70
+14.2%
+8.6%$54.84B$13.00B11.695,762
VIK
Viking
3.0667 of 5 stars
$80.25
-0.8%
$84.29
+5.0%
+78.2%$35.74B$6.50B31.2013,000
RYAAY
Ryanair
4.8582 of 5 stars
$56.14
-0.8%
$75.67
+34.8%
+10.2%$29.36B$14.98B11.3025,952
BIP
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners
4.6248 of 5 stars
$37.82
+1.0%
$43.71
+15.6%
+18.1%$17.50B$23.10B57.3064,000

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