The Company We are a global leader in the Automatic Identification and Data Capture (“AIDC”) industry. The AIDC market consists of mobile computing, data capture, radio frequency identification devices (“RFID”), thermal barcode printing, and other workflow automation products and services. The Company’s products, services, and software solutions (“offerings”) are proven to help our customers and end-users digitize and automate their workflows to achieve their critical business objectives, including improved productivity and operational efficiency, optimized regulatory compliance, and better customer experiences. We design, manufacture, and sell a broad range of AIDC offerings, including: mobile computers, barcode scanners and imagers, RFID readers, specialty printers for barcode labeling and personal identification, real-time location systems (“RTLS”), related accessories and supplies, such as labels and other consumables, and related software applications.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 5.4B | 5.4B | 5.0B | 4.6B | 5.8B | 5.6B |
| Net Income | 419M | 419M | 528M | 296M | 463M | 837M |
| EPS | $8.18 | $8.18 | $10.18 | $5.72 | $8.80 | $15.52 |
| Free Cash Flow | 831M | 831M | 954M | -91M | 413M | 1.0B |
| ROIC | 8.4% | 10.3% | 14.7% | 8.0% | 10.9% | 24.2% |
| Gross Margin | 48.1% | 48.1% | 48.4% | 46.3% | 45.4% | 46.7% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.67 | 0.84 | 0.87 | 0.40 |
| Dividends/Share | $0.00 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Operating Income | 700M | 700M | 742M | 481M | 529M | 979M |
| Operating Margin | 13.0% | 13.0% | 14.9% | 10.5% | 9.2% | 17.4% |
| ROE | 11.7% | 11.7% | 14.7% | 9.7% | 16.2% | 28.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | 51M | 51M | 52M | 52M | 53M | 54M |
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP passes 5 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP trades at 27.6x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 34.2x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 13.4x vs a median of 21.2x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 13.6% with a gross margin of 47.0%. Total shareholder yield (buybacks) is 5.1%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is -8.6%.
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP (ZBRA) has a current P/E ratio of 27.6, compared to its historical median P/E of 34.2. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP (ZBRA) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 13.6%. This indicates solid capital allocation.
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP (ZBRA) has a market capitalization of $11.6B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP (ZBRA) does not currently pay a regular dividend. However, the company returns capital to shareholders through share buybacks, with a buyback yield of 5.07%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP (ZBRA) appears fair. The current P/E of 27.6 is 19% below its historical median of 34.2. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 0.5%.
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP (ZBRA) operates in the General Industrial Machinery & Equipment industry, within the Industrials sector.
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP (ZBRA) reported annual revenue of $5.4 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP (ZBRA) has a net profit margin of 7.8%. This is a modest margin.
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP (ZBRA) generated $831 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP (ZBRA) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.78. This indicates moderate leverage.
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP (ZBRA) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $8.18 in its most recent fiscal year.
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP (ZBRA) has a return on equity (ROE) of 11.7%. This indicates moderate shareholder returns.
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP (ZBRA) has a 5-year average gross margin of 47.0%. This indicates decent pricing power.
The Ledger Terminal provides 18 years of financial data for ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP (ZBRA), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP (ZBRA) has a book value per share of $70.05, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.