ZBRA Stock Analysis
NMS · Technology · Communication Equipment
$365.45
-4.59 (-1.24%)
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ZBRA Stock Snapshot — Valuation, Risk & Technical Signals
ZBRA Key Fundamentals, Analyst Targets & Company Profile
Key Financial Ratios
Market Cap
$17.29B
P/E Ratio
33.47
Forward P/E
16.46
PEG Ratio
0.62
P/B Ratio
5.04
EPS
$10.92
Dividend Yield
—
52W Range
$199.05 – $386.23
Beta
1.61
Volume
0.2M
ROE
15.3%
Profit Margin
9.2%
Revenue Growth
20.4%
Gross Margin
49.6%
EV/EBITDA
17.16
Analyst Target
$411.45
The trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 33.5x. Forward P/E of 16.5x implies earnings expansion expected. Price-to-book is 5.04x. EV/EBITDA sits at 17.16x. Market capitalization is $17.29B. Revenue is growing at 20.4% on a trailing basis. Earnings are expanding at 121.5%. Profit margins are 9.2%. Return on equity is 15.3%. Beta of 1.61 indicates elevated market sensitivity.
Analyst Consensus
Recommendation
Buy
Low Target
$350.00
Mean Target
$411.45
High Target
$455.00
Based on 15 analysts
About ZBRA
Zebra Technologies Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates in the automatic identification and data capture solutions industry worldwide. It operates in two segments, Connected Frontline, and Asset Visibility and Automation. The company designs, manufactures, and sells printers that produce labels, wristbands, tickets, receipts, and plastic cards; dye-sublimination thermal card printers that produce images, which are used for personal identification, access control, and financial transactions; radio frequency identification device (RFID) printers that encode data into passive RFID transponders; accessories and options for printers, including carrying cases, vehicle mounts, and battery chargers; stock and customized thermal labels, receipts, ribbons, plastic cards, and RFID tags for printers; and electronic sensors and temperature-monitoring labels. It also provides various maintenance, technical support, repair, and managed and professional services; fixed readers, RFID enabled mobile computers, and RFID sleds; tags, sensors, exciters, middleware software, and application software; and physical inventory management solutions; rugged and enterprise-grade mobile computing products and accessories, as well as real-time location systems and services. In addition, the company offers barcode scanners and imagers, RFID readers, industrial machine vision cameras, and fixed industrial scanners; point-of-sale solutions, self-serve kiosks, and interactive touchscreen displays; workflow optimization solutions, such as workforce management, workflow execution and task management, and prescriptive analytics, and communications and collaboration solutions; and cloud-based software. The company serves retail and e-commerce, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, healthcare, public sector, and other industries through direct sales force and network of channel partners. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois.
ZBRA Deep Dive Analysis
Bottom Line
Verdict
OvervaluedBest for
Growth-oriented investorsWatch out for
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Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $238.95 by approximately 34.6%. Trailing P/E: 33.5x. Profitability signals include profit margin of 9.2% and return on equity of 15.3%. Recent growth metrics show revenue growth of 20.4% and earnings growth of 121.5%. Risk profile: elevated market beta of 1.61. Consensus: buy.
Valuation, Growth & Risk
Valuation
Overvalued
P/E 33.5x
Price is above what fundamentals suggest.
Growth
Expanding
Rev 20.4%
Revenue is outpacing the market.
Risk
Elevated
Beta 1.61
Expect bigger swings than the market.
Valuation Snapshot
Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $238.95 by approximately 34.6%. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio stands at 33.5x. Forward P/E of 16.5x suggests earnings compression ahead. Price-to-sales is 3.0x. Price-to-book is 5.0x. EV/EBITDA sits at 17.2x. Market capitalization is $17.29B.
Why it matters: Paying a premium works only if the company keeps growing faster than expected.
Growth & Profitability
Revenue is growing at 20.4% on a trailing basis. Earnings are expanding at 121.5%. Profit margins are 9.2%. Return on equity is 15.3%. Return on assets is 7.3%.
Why it matters: Growing revenue with healthy margins usually means the business is gaining market share or pricing power.
Risk Profile
Beta of 1.61 indicates elevated market sensitivity. Net debt position is $2.80B.
Why it matters: A riskier stock can fall more in a downturn. Make sure your portfolio can handle the volatility.
Analyst Context
Analyst consensus target of $411.45 implies 12.6% upside. Target range spans $350.00 to $455.00. 15 analysts cover the stock. Consensus recommendation: buy.
Why it matters: Analyst targets reflect what professionals expect over 12 months. A wide gap between price and target can mean the market disagrees with the consensus.
Investor Fit
Premium valuation is supported by above-average growth, potentially fitting growth-oriented strategies.
Takeaway: Match the stock's risk-reward profile with your own goals and time horizon. No single metric tells the whole story.
Data Methodology & Sources
Market Data (Facts)
- Price, volume, and market cap: Yahoo Finance (may be delayed)
- P/E, EPS, revenue, and debt: Yahoo Finance fundamentals
- Analyst estimates: Yahoo Finance (coverage and update times vary)
- Insider transactions: Yahoo Finance (reporting may be delayed)
QuantSoar Model (Derived)
- Fair value: available outputs from seven models; outliers are filtered using MAD (k=3.5), then combined with fixed model weights.
- Margin of Safety = (Fair Value − Displayed Price) / Displayed Price × 100
- Composite Score: 40% Value + 30% Momentum + 30% Risk
- Verdict Gauge: Base 50 + Valuation (up to ±25) + Whale sentiment (up to ±10) + Insider buying (+5) + Macro risk (up to ±10) + Technical signal (up to ±10). Analyst consensus is separate.
Model outputs are estimates based on available data and are not investment advice. Cross-check with primary sources before making investment decisions.
ZBRA Overvalued
Zebra Technologies Corporation (ZBRA) trades above our multi-model fair value estimate of $238.95 by approximately 34.6%.
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About the Author
Phasakorn Traklang (Peach) — Founder
Phasakorn Traklang (Peach) is the founder of QuantSoar, bringing expertise in SEO, web development, and technical analytics to build an AI-powered investment platform accessible to retail investors worldwide.
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Data: Yahoo Finance / SEC EDGAR / Alpha Vantage / Finnhub. AI outputs verified against source data.