CH Robinson Worldwide Inc (CHRW)vsZTO Express (Cayman) Inc (ZTO)
CHRW
CH Robinson Worldwide Inc
$149.67
+0.07%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $17.86B
ZTO
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc
$19.84
+2.01%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $15.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc generates 219% more annual revenue ($54.21B vs $17.00B). ZTO leads profitability with a 19.0% profit margin vs 3.7%. ZTO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. ZTO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (B+).
CHRW
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
ZTO
Strong Buy80
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-51.5%
Fair Value
$100.89
Current Price
$149.67
$48.78 premium
Margin of Safety
+65.8%
Fair Value
$72.67
Current Price
$19.84
$52.83 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
19.3% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 23.8% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 58.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 22.2%
Revenue surging 23.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 10.8x book value
3.7% margin — thin
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CHRW
The strongest argument for CHRW centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ZTO
The strongest argument for ZTO centers on P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.0% and operating margin at 22.2%. Revenue growth of 23.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CHRW
The primary concerns for CHRW are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Thin 3.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : ZTO
No major red flags identified for ZTO, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CHRW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
ZTO is growing revenue faster at 23.0% — sustainability is the question.
ZTO generates stronger free cash flow (1.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
ZTO scores higher overall (80/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 19.0% margins and 23.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
CH Robinson Worldwide Inc
INDUSTRIALS · INTEGRATED FREIGHT & LOGISTICS · USA
C.H. Robinson is an American Fortune 500 provider of multimodal transportation services and third-party logistics (3PL). The company offers freight transportation, transportation management, brokerage and warehousing. It offers truckload, less than truckload, air freight, intermodal, and ocean transportation.
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc
INDUSTRIALS · INTEGRATED FREIGHT & LOGISTICS · China
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. provides express delivery and other value-added logistics services in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, the People's Republic of China.
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