Shengfeng Development Limited Class A Ordinary Shares (SFWL)vsZTO Express (Cayman) Inc (ZTO)
SFWL
Shengfeng Development Limited Class A Ordinary Shares
$1.02
+27.37%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $57.76M
ZTO
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc
$23.90
-0.13%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $18.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc generates 8894% more annual revenue ($51.49B vs $572.48M). ZTO leads profitability with a 17.9% profit margin vs 2.1%. SFWL trades at a lower P/E of 5.0x. ZTO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B-).
SFWL
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
ZTO
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+56.1%
Fair Value
$1.98
Current Price
$1.02
$0.96 discount
Margin of Safety
+64.2%
Fair Value
$69.44
Current Price
$23.90
$45.54 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 22.0% year-over-year
Generating 2.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
3.8% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
2.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.9%
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SFWL
The strongest argument for SFWL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 11.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : ZTO
The strongest argument for ZTO centers on Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 17.9% and operating margin at 19.2%. Revenue growth of 22.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SFWL
The primary concerns for SFWL are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : ZTO
No major red flags identified for ZTO, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SFWL profiles as a value stock while ZTO is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ZTO carries more volatility with a beta of -0.22 — expect wider price swings.
ZTO is growing revenue faster at 22.0% — sustainability is the question.
ZTO generates stronger free cash flow (2.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ZTO scores higher overall (70/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 17.9% margins and 22.0% revenue growth. SFWL offers better value entry with a 56.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Shengfeng Development Limited Class A Ordinary Shares
INDUSTRIALS · INTEGRATED FREIGHT & LOGISTICS · USA
Shengfeng Development Limited, provides contract logistics services in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Fuzhou, the People's Republic of China.
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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