STO Express Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1993

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Public

  • Employees
  • 12,546

Employees

  • Stock Symbol
  • 002468

Stock Symbol

  • Investments
  • 11

  • Share Price
  • $1.70
  • (As of Monday Closing)

STO Express General Information

Description

STO Express is one of the "Tongdas," which refers to the top four national express delivery companies that adopt the network partner model. Tongdas provide line-haul transportation, sorting, and waybill services to its network partners for fees, while its local network partners provide first-mile pickup and last-mile delivery services under the Tongdas' brands and collect the payments. STO was founded in 1993 by Nie Tengfei, who passed away in 1998. His widow Chen Xiaoying's brother, Chen Dejun is now the chairman. The family held over 34% of the company as of Sept. 30, 2024. STO's strategic shareholder is Cainiao Smart Logistics Network, with a 25% stake. Alibaba can exercise its share options to purchase additional 21% of STO from the family before Dec. 27, 2025, at CNY 16.50 per share.

Contact Information

Website
www.sto.cn
Ownership Status
Publicly Held
Financing Status
Corporation
Corporate Office
  • Electrical Industrial Park Zone
  • Yuhuan County
  • Shanghai, 201706
  • China
Primary Industry
Logistics
Stock Exchange
SHE
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • Electrical Industrial Park Zone
  • Yuhuan County
  • Shanghai, 201706
  • China

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STO Express Stock Performance

As of 17-Mar-2025, STO Express’s stock price is $1.70. Its current market cap is $2.61B with 1.53B shares.

(As of Monday Closing)

Stock Price Previous Close 52 wk Range Market Cap Shares Average Volume EPS
$1.70 $1.63 $1.05 - $1.80 $2.61B 1.53B 19.7M $0.07

STO Express Financials Summary

As of 30-Sep-2024, STO Express has a trailing 12-month revenue of $6.28B.

In Thousands,
USD
TTM 30-Sep-2024 FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 FY 2021 31-Dec-2021
EV 3,320,328 2,340,812 2,761,131 2,512,767
Revenue 6,279,977 5,784,358 4,999,702 3,911,176
EBITDA 144,655 302,559 279,460 60,735
Net Income 107,566 48,156 42,723 (140,827)
Total Assets 3,488,674 3,209,332 2,946,987 2,944,244
Total Debt 1,199,985 1,047,679 946,906 1,029,532
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STO Express Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA
Post-Val Status Debt

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STO Express Comparisons

Description
Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
STO Express is one of the "Tongdas," which refers to the top four national express delivery companies that adopt the net
Logistics
Shanghai, China
12,546 As of 2023

Shanghai, China
 

Shanghai, China
 
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STO Express Competitors (5)

One of STO Express’s 5 competitors is Yunda Express, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Shanghai, China.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Yunda Express Formerly VC-backed Shanghai, China
YTO Express Formerly PE-Backed Shanghai, China
ZTO Express (Cayman) Formerly PE-Backed Shanghai, China
Pony Express (Logistics) Corporate Backed or Acquired Moscow, Russia
SF Express Formerly PE-Backed Shenzhen, China
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STO Express Signals

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STO Express Investors

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds Contact Info

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STO Express Investments & Acquisitions (11)

STO Express’s most recent deal was a Early Stage VC with Jida Intelligent for . The deal was made on 05-May-2023.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Jida Intelligent 05-May-2023 Early Stage VC Vertical Market Software
Xiniao Logistics 22-Aug-2022 Early Stage VC Logistics
Cainiao 08-Nov-2019 Later Stage VC Logistics
Zhejiang Yizhan 29-May-2018 Early Stage VC Logistics
Hive Box Technology 29-Mar-2018 Early Stage VC Logistics
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STO Express ESG

Risk Overview

Risk Rating

Updated October, 25, 2024

29.41 | Med Risk

Risk Scale

A lower score indicates better sustainability

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10-20

Med

20-30

High

30-40

Severe

40+

Exposure

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Transportation

Industry

of 377

Rank

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Air Freight and Logistics

Subindustry

of 93

Rank

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STO Express Exits (1)

STO Express’s most recent exit was on 01-Aug-2012 from Tian Tian Express. The exit was categorized as .

Company Name Exit Date Exit Type Exit Size Status Buyers
Tian Tian Express 01-Aug-2012 Completed
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STO Express FAQs

  • When was STO Express founded?

    STO Express was founded in 1993.

  • Where is STO Express headquartered?

    STO Express is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

  • What is the size of STO Express?

    STO Express has 12,546 total employees.

  • What industry is STO Express in?

    STO Express’s primary industry is Logistics.

  • Is STO Express a private or public company?

    STO Express is a Public company.

  • What is STO Express’s stock symbol?

    The ticker symbol for STO Express is 002468.

  • What is the current stock price of STO Express?

    As of 17-Mar-2025 the stock price of STO Express is $1.70.

  • What is the current market cap of STO Express?

    The current market capitalization of STO Express is $2.61B.

  • What is STO Express’s current revenue?

    The trailing twelve month revenue for STO Express is $6.28B.

  • Who are STO Express’s competitors?

    Yunda Express, YTO Express, ZTO Express (Cayman), Pony Express (Logistics), and SF Express are competitors of STO Express.

  • What is STO Express’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?

    STO Express’s EPS for 12 months was $0.07.

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