Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)vsZTO Express (Cayman) Inc (ZTO)
LMT
Lockheed Martin Corporation
$524.19
-1.12%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $120.98B
ZTO
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc
$20.61
-1.15%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $15.87B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lockheed Martin Corporation generates 42% more annual revenue ($77.01B vs $54.21B). ZTO leads profitability with a 19.0% profit margin vs 8.2%. LMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. ZTO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 80/100 (B+).
LMT
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
ZTO
Strong Buy80
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-48.6%
Fair Value
$352.84
Current Price
$524.19
$171.35 premium
Margin of Safety
+65.7%
Fair Value
$72.52
Current Price
$20.61
$51.91 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 72 in profit
Earnings expanding 443.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.9B in free cash flow
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
Trading at 13.8x book value
Weak financial health signals
Elevated debt levels
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LMT
The strongest argument for LMT centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 10.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.01 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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 : LMT
The primary concerns for LMT are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.34 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : ZTO
No major red flags identified for ZTO, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LMT profiles as a value stock while ZTO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LMT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.10 — expect wider price swings.
ZTO is growing revenue faster at 23.0% — sustainability is the question.
LMT generates stronger free cash flow (2.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ZTO scores higher overall (80/100 vs 69/100), backed by strong 19.0% margins and 23.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Strong 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.
Lockheed Martin Corporation
INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American aerospace, defense, information security, and technology company with worldwide interests. It is headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland, in the Washington, D.C., area.
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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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