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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
$24.00
â–Ľ(-9.54% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:07/07/26
The score is driven primarily by middling financial performance: a return to positive profitability and solid free cash flow are offset by thin margins and meaningful leverage for a cyclical shipper. Technical indicators are a headwind with bearish near-term trend signals (negative MACD and trading below key moving averages). Valuation is mixed, supported by a high dividend yield but constrained by a relatively high P/E.
Positive Factors
Cash generation
Consistent positive operating and free cash flow provides durable financial flexibility: it funds working capital, supports charter and capex needs, services debt, and underpins shareholder returns. Strong cash generation reduces reliance on volatile spot rates and helps navigate shipping cycles.
Negative Factors
Thin profitability
Very thin net margins indicate limited earnings power and little buffer against cost or demand shocks. With profitability well below prior-cycle peaks, the company remains vulnerable to rate downturns and has less retained earnings to reinvest or absorb cyclical stress over the coming months.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash generation
Consistent positive operating and free cash flow provides durable financial flexibility: it funds working capital, supports charter and capex needs, services debt, and underpins shareholder returns. Strong cash generation reduces reliance on volatile spot rates and helps navigate shipping cycles.
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ZIM (ZIM) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$2.91B
Dividend Yield20.35%
Average Volume (3M)1.22M
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.2
Beta (1Y)1.54
Revenue Growth-29.06%
EPS Growth-95.84%
CountryUS
Employees4,850
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryMarine Shipping
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.82
Shares Outstanding120,519,670
10 Day Avg. Volume1,279,551
30 Day Avg. Volume1,218,350
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.07
Price to Book (P/B)0.64
Price to Sales (P/S)0.37
P/FCF Ratio1.59
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.56
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.18
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.85
Enterprise Value/Ebitda3.81
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.75Price Target Upside-36.86% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.69
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.77B
ZIM Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, operates internationally and within Israel, providing container shipping and various associated services. They offer comprehensive transportation solutions, spanning from port-to-...
How the Company Makes Money
ZIM primarily makes money by selling container shipping capacity and charging freight rates to move customers’ cargo on scheduled liner services. Its core revenue stream is freight revenue, typically priced per container (e.g., TEU/FEU) and driven...
ZIM Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 20, 2025
(Q3-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 19, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call highlighted solid Q3 financial results and strategic investments in fleet modernization and route diversification. However, there are significant challenges due to declining revenues, freight rates, and a weaker fourth quarter forecast amid ongoing global trade uncertainties.Positive Updates
Solid Q3 Financial Performance
ZIM reported Q3 2025 revenue of $1.8 billion and a net income of $123 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $593 million with a margin of 33%, and adjusted EBIT was $260 million with a margin of 15%.
Negative Updates
Decline in Revenue and Freight Rates
Q3 2025 revenues were down 36% compared to last year, with an average freight rate per TEU decreasing from $2,480 to $1,602.
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Q3-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Solid Q3 Financial Performance
ZIM reported Q3 2025 revenue of $1.8 billion and a net income of $123 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $593 million with a margin of 33%, and adjusted EBIT was $260 million with a margin of 15%.
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Company Guidance
During the third quarter of 2025, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. reported revenue of $1.8 billion and a net income of $123 million. The company achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $593 million, reflecting an EBITDA margin of 33%, and an adjusted EBIT of $260 million, with an EBIT margin of 15%. Despite a volatile market, ZIM maintained total liquidity of $3 billion as of September 30, 2025, and declared a dividend of 31¢ per share, totaling approximately $37 million, representing 30% of its third-quarter net income. For the full year, ZIM refined its guidance, expecting adjusted EBITDA between $2 billion to $2.2 billion and adjusted EBIT between $700 million and $900 million, based on performance through the first nine months of the year.ZIM Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
52
Neutral
Balance Sheet
49
Neutral
Cash Flow
61
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 6.29B | 6.90B | 8.43B | 5.16B | 12.56B | 10.73B |
| Gross Profit | 686.40M | 1.16B | 2.77B | -194.70M | 6.40B | 6.04B |
| EBITDA | 1.95B | 2.42B | 3.82B | -955.10M | 7.65B | 6.60B |
| Net Income | 97.90M | 479.20M | 2.15B | -2.70B | 4.62B | 4.64B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 10.58B | 11.01B | 11.39B | 8.35B | 11.63B | 9.84B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.63B | 1.79B | 2.12B | 1.80B | 3.26B | 3.69B |
| Total Debt | 5.48B | 5.74B | 6.02B | 5.01B | 4.35B | 3.32B |
| Total Liabilities | 6.75B | 6.98B | 7.35B | 5.89B | 5.73B | 5.24B |
| Stockholders Equity | 3.82B | 4.02B | 4.04B | 2.45B | 5.89B | 4.59B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.46B | 1.61B | 3.54B | 904.30M | 5.76B | 4.97B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.63B | 1.83B | 3.75B | 1.02B | 6.11B | 5.97B |
| Investing Cash Flow | 3.85M | -133.30M | -223.20M | 1.78B | -1.65B | -3.34B |
| Financing Cash Flow | -2.28B | -1.96B | -3.13B | -2.89B | -4.98B | -1.65B |
ZIM Technical Analysis
Negative
26.53
Price Trends
25.40
Negative
26.09
Negative
21.78
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.30
Positive
41.75
Neutral
34.17
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ZIM, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 26.53 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 25.03, above the 50-day MA of 25.40, and above the 200-day MA of 21.78, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.30 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 41.75 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 34.17 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for ZIM.
ZIM Risk Analysis
ZIM disclosed 55 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. ZIM reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
ZIM Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
82 Outperform | $2.10B | 6.38 | 10.67% | 0.39% | 5.87% | 8.14% | |
80 Outperform | $2.32B | 4.47 | 13.85% | 3.64% | 2.95% | 15.92% | |
79 Outperform | $1.42B | 3.81 | 21.99% | 6.16% | 7.07% | -0.61% | |
72 Outperform | $2.95B | 20.83 | 5.87% | 1.59% | -11.62% | -37.75% | |
65 Neutral | $1.76B | 5.57 | 16.80% | 2.94% | -59.07% | 10.43% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
54 Neutral | $2.91B | 29.24 | 2.48% | 20.35% | -29.06% | -95.84% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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ZIM Corporate Events
ZIM Updates Market on Hapag-Lloyd Merger Progress Amid Regulatory Review
Jul 6, 2026
On July 6, 2026, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. provided an update on its previously announced merger agreement with German container shipping group Hapag-Lloyd. The company said it continues to act in accordance with the agreement and is w...
ZIM Calls July Extraordinary Meeting to Approve New CEO Deal and Executive Pay Policy
Jun 15, 2026
ZIM Integrated Shipping Services has called an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders for July 28, 2026, in Haifa, Israel, with a record date of June 26, 2026. Shareholders will be able to attend in person or vote by proxy, including via te...
ZIM Names Chen Lichtenstein as New CEO After Eli Glickman’s Resignation
Jun 1, 2026
On June 1, 2026, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services announced that its board has appointed Dr. Chen Lichtenstein as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2026, following the April 15, 2026 resignation of ou...
ZIM Swings to First-Quarter Loss as Freight Rates Slide and Costs Rise
May 20, 2026
On May 20, 2026, ZIM reported first-quarter 2026 results showing a sharp reversal from last year, with revenues down 30% to about $1.4 billion and an $86 million net loss versus a $296 million profit in the same period of 2025. The quarter to Marc...
ZIM Shareholders Approve Merger Agreement with Hapag-Lloyd
May 6, 2026
On April 30, 2026, shareholders of ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. approved an Agreement and Plan of Merger with German liner shipping group Hapag-Lloyd AG and its wholly owned subsidiary Norazia (Israel) Ltd. The binding merger agreement, o...
ZIM Shareholders Approve Merger and Executive Retention Bonuses but Reject Compensation Policy
Apr 30, 2026
On April 30, 2026, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services held a special shareholders’ meeting in Haifa, where 48.84% of outstanding shares were represented, satisfying quorum requirements. Shareholders overwhelmingly approved a merger agreement p...
ZIM Names Long-Time Executive Sami Jubran as New Chief Financial Officer
Apr 23, 2026
On April 22, 2026, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. announced that its chief financial officer, Xavier Destriau, notified the chief executive officer and the board of his decision to leave the company. He will remain in his role for a sixR...
ZIM Announces CEO Eli Glickman to Step Down After Six-Month Transition
Apr 15, 2026
On April 15, 2026, ZIM Integrated Shipping Services announced that president and chief executive officer Eli Glickman informed the board of his decision to leave the company. He will remain in his role for a six-month contractual notice period to ...
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