ZTE Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

ZTE has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 14.9%, while the Communications industry saw earnings growing at 8.5% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 6.3% per year. ZTE's return on equity is 11.4%, and it has net margins of 6.9%.

Key information

14.9%

Earnings growth rate

13.1%

EPS growth rate

Communications Industry Growth12.8%
Revenue growth rate6.3%
Return on equity11.4%
Net Margin6.9%
Last Earnings Update31 Dec 2024

Recent past performance updates

There May Be Some Bright Spots In ZTE's (SZSE:000063) Earnings

Mar 07
There May Be Some Bright Spots In ZTE's (SZSE:000063) Earnings

Recent updates

We Think Shareholders May Consider Being More Generous With ZTE Corporation's (SZSE:000063) CEO Compensation Package

Mar 21
We Think Shareholders May Consider Being More Generous With ZTE Corporation's (SZSE:000063) CEO Compensation Package

There May Be Some Bright Spots In ZTE's (SZSE:000063) Earnings

Mar 07
There May Be Some Bright Spots In ZTE's (SZSE:000063) Earnings

These 4 Measures Indicate That ZTE (SZSE:000063) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

Feb 11
These 4 Measures Indicate That ZTE (SZSE:000063) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

The Return Trends At ZTE (SZSE:000063) Look Promising

Dec 26
The Return Trends At ZTE (SZSE:000063) Look Promising

Improved Earnings Required Before ZTE Corporation (SZSE:000063) Stock's 35% Jump Looks Justified

Dec 26
Improved Earnings Required Before ZTE Corporation (SZSE:000063) Stock's 35% Jump Looks Justified

Here's Why ZTE (SZSE:000063) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Nov 13
Here's Why ZTE (SZSE:000063) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

ZTE Corporation's (SZSE:000063) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 25%

Sep 30
ZTE Corporation's (SZSE:000063) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking After Shares Rocket 25%

The Returns At ZTE (SZSE:000063) Aren't Growing

Sep 22
The Returns At ZTE (SZSE:000063) Aren't Growing

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of ZTE Corporation (SZSE:000063)

Sep 03
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of ZTE Corporation (SZSE:000063)

Benign Growth For ZTE Corporation (SZSE:000063) Underpins Its Share Price

Jul 29
Benign Growth For ZTE Corporation (SZSE:000063) Underpins Its Share Price

We Think ZTE (SZSE:000063) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Jun 25
We Think ZTE (SZSE:000063) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For ZTE's (SZSE:000063) Returns On Capital

Jun 08
There's Been No Shortage Of Growth Recently For ZTE's (SZSE:000063) Returns On Capital

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How ZTE makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

SZSE:000063 Revenue, expenses and earnings (CNY Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 24121,2998,42513,19124,031
30 Sep 24124,9029,39114,34824,869
30 Jun 24126,0339,58614,85225,224
31 Mar 24125,6869,42415,51625,732
31 Dec 23124,2519,32615,85125,289
30 Sep 23119,7899,10114,65424,555
30 Jun 23123,8418,98715,08224,242
31 Mar 23124,1678,50614,84222,837
31 Dec 22122,9548,08014,72521,602
30 Sep 22123,2557,78014,96620,741
30 Jun 22121,2697,30014,73520,094
31 Mar 22116,2106,84814,40419,310
31 Dec 21114,5226,81314,48418,804
30 Sep 21111,1467,38413,90518,177
30 Jun 21107,3226,46513,15317,021
31 Mar 21106,2085,66113,32615,749
31 Dec 20101,4514,26012,83114,797
30 Sep 20100,6253,74812,99213,980
30 Jun 2093,3275,55113,21312,713
31 Mar 2090,0195,06514,22712,696
31 Dec 1990,7375,14814,71112,548
30 Sep 1990,9884,40417,11311,739
30 Jun 1990,6892,31116,49012,317
31 Mar 1980,189-71416,63511,294
31 Dec 1885,513-6,98416,25810,906
30 Sep 1891,002-6,59616,98212,291
30 Jun 1894,238-5,54917,35411,346
31 Mar 18110,597-2,05317,13712,586
31 Dec 17108,8154,56817,43812,962
30 Sep 17106,249-1,31217,20712,071
30 Jun 17107,486-1,83116,91912,380
31 Mar 17105,119-2,21817,19712,790
31 Dec 16101,233-2,35717,06212,762
30 Sep 16103,2273,46316,63713,798
30 Jun 16102,0453,35915,97313,768
31 Mar 16101,0463,39915,86212,682
31 Dec 15100,1863,20815,59112,201
30 Sep 1591,1943,40613,87710,736
30 Jun 1589,6733,12113,84010,374
31 Mar 1583,4172,89412,8649,600
31 Dec 1481,4712,63412,7959,009
30 Sep 1479,4772,63813,1208,811
30 Jun 1475,4262,17613,3407,883

Quality Earnings: 000063 has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: 000063's current net profit margins (6.9%) are lower than last year (7.5%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: 000063's earnings have grown by 14.9% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: 000063's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: 000063 had negative earnings growth (-9.7%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Communications industry average (-4.8%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: 000063's Return on Equity (11.4%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/04/23 09:11
End of Day Share Price 2025/04/23 00:00
Earnings2024/12/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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Analyst Sources

ZTE Corporation is covered by 67 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Alban CousinArete Research Services LLP
Xiaoming BoAvic Securities Co., Ltd
Hsin-Shan GaiBarclays