Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 44.2x · EV/EBITDA 20.2x · ROE 11.7%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $17.2B | $12.4B | $20.0B | $14.1B | $13.5B | $32.1B | $20.7B | $13.9B | $8.6B | $5.6B | $4.4B |
| Enterprise Value | $19.9B | $15.1B | $21.5B | $16.4B | $15.7B | $32.9B | $22.0B | $15.3B | $10.2B | $7.7B | $6.9B |
| P/E Ratio → | 44.21 | 29.68 | 37.94 | 47.78 | 29.10 | 38.33 | 41.10 | 25.65 | 20.52 | 324.38 | — |
| P/S Ratio | 3.19 | 2.30 | 4.02 | 3.08 | 2.33 | 5.70 | 4.66 | 3.11 | 2.05 | 1.50 | 1.24 |
| P/B Ratio | 5.16 | 3.47 | 5.59 | 4.66 | 4.93 | 10.75 | 9.66 | 7.58 | 6.47 | 6.68 | 5.59 |
| P/FCF | 20.73 | 14.96 | 21.00 | — | 32.63 | 31.77 | 23.15 | 22.35 | 11.98 | 13.02 | 14.99 |
| P/OCF | 18.78 | 13.56 | 19.78 | — | 27.62 | 30.01 | 21.54 | 20.36 | 11.00 | 11.66 | 11.89 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.80 | 4.32 | 3.58 | 2.72 | 5.85 | 4.94 | 3.42 | 2.41 | 2.08 | 1.93 |
| EV / EBITDA | 20.22 | 15.36 | 23.52 | 24.98 | 21.43 | 28.21 | 27.55 | 17.67 | 12.98 | 13.23 | 18.01 |
| EV / EBIT | 24.89 | 22.64 | 28.10 | 28.05 | 16.78 | 33.81 | 34.52 | 22.30 | 16.56 | 24.56 | 108.05 |
| EV / FCF | — | 18.20 | 22.53 | — | 38.04 | 32.57 | 24.53 | 24.55 | 14.13 | 18.08 | 23.44 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 45.9% | 45.9% | 48.4% | 46.3% | 45.4% | 46.7% | 45.0% | 46.8% | 47.0% | 45.9% | 45.9% |
| Operating Margin | 14.8% | 14.8% | 14.9% | 10.5% | 9.2% | 17.4% | 14.6% | 15.4% | 14.5% | 8.7% | 2.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 7.8% | 7.8% | 10.6% | 6.5% | 8.0% | 14.9% | 11.3% | 12.1% | 10.0% | 0.5% | -3.8% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 11.7% | 11.7% | 15.9% | 10.3% | 16.2% | 32.6% | 25.3% | 34.3% | 38.8% | 2.1% | -16.1% |
| ROA | 5.1% | 5.1% | 6.9% | 4.0% | 6.7% | 14.4% | 10.0% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 0.4% | -2.8% |
| ROIC | 10.6% | 10.6% | 10.7% | 7.0% | 9.1% | 20.5% | 14.8% | 17.0% | 15.6% | 7.7% | 1.7% |
| ROCE | 12.4% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 8.8% | 11.0% | 24.7% | 19.1% | 21.8% | 19.3% | 9.3% | 2.0% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.66 | 0.80 | 0.86 | 0.38 | 0.65 | 0.76 | 1.19 | 2.67 | 3.34 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.86 | 2.86 | 2.58 | 3.67 | 3.19 | 0.98 | 1.76 | 1.62 | 2.03 | 3.81 | 6.90 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.75 | 0.41 | 0.75 | 0.82 | 0.27 | 0.58 | 0.75 | 1.16 | 2.60 | 3.15 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.73 | 2.73 | 1.60 | 3.47 | 3.05 | 0.70 | 1.55 | 1.59 | 1.97 | 3.70 | 6.49 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 3.24 | 1.53 | — | 5.41 | 0.80 | 1.38 | 2.21 | 2.15 | 5.06 | 8.45 |
| Interest Coverage | 6.19 | 6.19 | 5.93 | 4.40 | 15.60 | 194.60 | 8.37 | 7.72 | 6.76 | 1.39 | 0.33 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.97 | 0.97 | 1.43 | 1.05 | 0.81 | 0.94 | 0.69 | 0.85 | 0.89 | 1.06 | 1.29 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.58 | 0.58 | 1.03 | 0.54 | 0.44 | 0.67 | 0.41 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 0.60 | 0.92 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.53 | 0.09 | 0.05 | 0.18 | 0.09 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.16 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.77 | 0.91 | 0.83 | 0.95 | 0.97 | 0.87 | 0.77 |
| Inventory Turnover | 4.00 | 4.00 | 3.71 | 3.06 | 3.67 | 6.11 | 4.78 | 5.03 | 4.30 | 4.39 | 5.60 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 56.28 | 52.17 | 46.50 | 50.13 | 49.30 | 43.00 | 52.49 | 47.07 | 50.90 | 67.10 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.3% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 3.9% | 4.9% | 0.3% | — |
| FCF Yield | 4.8% | 6.7% | 4.8% | — | 3.1% | 3.1% | 4.3% | 4.5% | 8.3% | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| Buyback Yield | 3.4% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.4% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $51M | $52M | $52M | $53M | $54M | $54M | $55M | $54M | $54M | $52M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ZBRA stock.
Zebra Technologies Corporation's current P/E ratio is 44.2x. The historical average is 33.2x. This places it at the 88th percentile of its historical range.
Zebra Technologies Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 20.2x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 18.9x.
Zebra Technologies Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 11.7%. The historical average is 14.8%.
Based on historical data, Zebra Technologies Corporation is trading at a P/E of 44.2x. This is at the 88th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Zebra Technologies Corporation has 45.9% gross margin and 14.8% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Zebra Technologies Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.9x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Liquidity and leverage strain
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Margin Expansion Drives Profitability
Gross margin reached 53.0% in 2026Q2, up from 47.6% a year earlier, per reported financials, while operating margin expanded to 20.6%, indicating strong pricing power and cost discipline.
The sequential improvement in gross margin from 49.6% in 2026Q1 to 53.0% in 2026Q2 suggests favorable product mix and pricing, likely reflecting the company's focus on higher-margin enterprise solutions. Operating leverage is evident as operating margin expanded faster than revenue growth, with operating income growing 75% year-over-year versus 20.4% revenue growth. However, the net margin of 15.0% benefits from a low effective tax rate and stock-based compensation, which investors should monitor for sustainability.
Return on Capital Remains Subdued
ROIC improved to 3.9% in 2026Q2 from 2.2% in 2024Q1, per reported data, but remains below the cost of capital, suggesting value creation is still in early stages.
Despite the strong margin expansion, ROIC at 3.9% is modest, reflecting the heavy investment in acquisitions and goodwill, which now constitutes 55% of total assets. The improvement from 2.2% in 2024Q1 indicates that the company is beginning to generate returns on its invested capital, but the pace is slow. ROE at 6.7% is also low relative to peers like Honeywell (41.2%), suggesting that the company's capital deployment has not yet translated into superior shareholder returns.
Working Capital Efficiency Improves
Cash conversion cycle shortened to 59 days in 2026Q2 from 88 days in 2024Q1, per financial statements, driven by lower DIO and stable DSO, indicating better inventory management.
The reduction in DIO from 111 days in 2024Q1 to 89 days in 2026Q2 suggests improved inventory turnover, likely due to better demand forecasting and supply chain management. DSO has remained relatively stable around 50 days, indicating consistent collection practices. The slight increase in DPO to 82 days from 68 days in 2024Q1 suggests the company is taking longer to pay suppliers, which may indicate improved negotiating power or a deliberate cash preservation strategy.
Leverage Creeps Higher Amid Acquisitions
Debt-to-equity rose to 0.85 in 2026Q2 from 0.72 a year earlier, per reported figures, while D/EBITDA improved to 7.74 from 11.28, indicating higher debt but better earnings coverage.
The increase in debt to $2.9B, partly funding acquisitions, has pushed leverage higher, but the improvement in D/EBITDA from 11.28 in 2024Q1 to 7.74 in 2026Q2 suggests that EBITDA growth is outpacing debt accumulation. Interest coverage at 9.14 in 2026Q2 is comfortable, though it dipped to 2.34 in 2025Q3, indicating vulnerability to earnings volatility. The company's reliance on debt for acquisitions increases refinancing risk, especially if interest rates rise or cash flows weaken.
Liquidity Position Tightens Sharply
Current ratio fell to 0.52 in 2026Q2 from 1.61 in 2025Q3, per reported data, as cash dropped to $157M, indicating a strained short-term liquidity position.
The sharp decline in the current ratio, driven by a drop in cash and a rise in current liabilities, suggests that the company may face difficulty meeting short-term obligations without external financing. The quick ratio of 0.33 further underscores the tightness, as inventory is not easily convertible to cash. This liquidity strain is likely a result of aggressive cash deployment into acquisitions and buybacks, which investors should monitor as it may limit financial flexibility.
Misapplied EV/EBITDA Multiple
EV/EBITDA of 21.02 appears rich, but the metric is distorted by acquisition-related debt and goodwill, per reported figures, obscuring the company's true operating performance.
The EV/EBITDA multiple is commonly used to value companies, but for ZBRA, it is inflated by the $2.9B debt and $4.7B goodwill from acquisitions, which do not reflect core operating efficiency. A more appropriate metric would be EV/EBIT or EV/operating cash flow, which adjusts for non-cash charges and financing structure. Additionally, the forward EV/EBITDA of 18.23 suggests the market expects significant EBITDA growth, but the cyclicality of the business and the low ROIC indicate that this growth may not be sustainable, making the multiple potentially misleading.