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CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG - BR (AFX.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:AFX - DE0005313704 - Common Stock

42.34 EUR
+1.96 (+4.85%)
Last: 1/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, AFX scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. AFX was compared to 65 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. AFX has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. AFX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AFX had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year AFX had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years AFX has always been profitable.
AFX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
AFX.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFAFX.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

AFX's Return On Assets of 4.15% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AFX outperforms 58.46% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 6.67%, AFX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.77% of the companies in the same industry.
AFX has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.79%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AFX outperforms 52.31% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AFX is below the industry average of 10.04%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.15%
ROE 6.67%
ROIC 5.79%
ROA(3y)6.33%
ROA(5y)7.85%
ROE(3y)9.62%
ROE(5y)11.54%
ROIC(3y)7.11%
ROIC(5y)9.66%
AFX.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICAFX.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10

1.3 Margins

AFX has a Profit Margin (6.34%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AFX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 10.03%, AFX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.15% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AFX has declined.
The Gross Margin of AFX (52.76%) is worse than 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AFX has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.03%
PM (TTM) 6.34%
GM 52.76%
OM growth 3Y-21.67%
OM growth 5Y-5.49%
PM growth 3Y-25.69%
PM growth 5Y-7.11%
GM growth 3Y-3.8%
GM growth 5Y-1.12%
AFX.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsAFX.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), AFX is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for AFX remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for AFX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for AFX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
AFX.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingAFX.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M
AFX.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsAFX.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

AFX has an Altman-Z score of 3.46. This indicates that AFX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
AFX's Altman-Z score of 3.46 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AFX outperforms 64.62% of its industry peers.
AFX has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.41. This is a neutral value as AFX would need 4.41 years to pay back of all of its debts.
AFX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.41. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AFX outperforms 53.85% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that AFX is not too dependend on debt financing.
AFX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AFX outperforms 58.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 4.41
Altman-Z 3.46
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC6.75%
AFX.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFAFX.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

AFX has a Current Ratio of 2.35. This indicates that AFX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
AFX has a better Current ratio (2.35) than 69.23% of its industry peers.
AFX has a Quick Ratio of 1.44. This is a normal value and indicates that AFX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
AFX has a Quick ratio of 1.44. This is in the better half of the industry: AFX outperforms 72.31% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.35
Quick Ratio 1.44
AFX.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesAFX.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for AFX have decreased strongly by -19.90% in the last year.
AFX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 3.28% yearly.
Looking at the last year, AFX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 7.82% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.78% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.9%
EPS 3Y-21.2%
EPS 5Y3.28%
EPS Q2Q%-14.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.82%
Revenue growth 3Y5.39%
Revenue growth 5Y10.78%
Sales Q2Q%8.27%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 20.13% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, AFX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y24.48%
EPS Next 2Y22.06%
EPS Next 3Y22.65%
EPS Next 5Y20.13%
Revenue Next Year4.23%
Revenue Next 2Y5.18%
Revenue Next 3Y5.72%
Revenue Next 5Y6.98%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
AFX.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesAFX.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
AFX.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesAFX.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 26.30 indicates a quite expensive valuation of AFX.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of AFX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: AFX is cheaper than 67.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of AFX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.17), we can say AFX is valued inline with the index average.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.13 indicates a rather expensive valuation of AFX.
AFX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AFX is cheaper than 64.62% of the companies in the same industry.
AFX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.79.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.3
Fwd PE 21.13
AFX.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAFX.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AFX is valued a bit cheaper than 78.46% of the companies in the same industry.
AFX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AFX is cheaper than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.42
EV/EBITDA 11.79
AFX.DE Per share dataAFX.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

AFX's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
AFX's earnings are expected to grow with 22.65% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)8.01
EPS Next 2Y22.06%
EPS Next 3Y22.65%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.38%, AFX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.98, AFX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, AFX is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.38%

5.2 History

The dividend of AFX decreases each year by -1.59%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.59%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
AFX.DE Yearly Dividends per shareAFX.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

37.19% of the earnings are spent on dividend by AFX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP37.19%
EPS Next 2Y22.06%
EPS Next 3Y22.65%
AFX.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendAFX.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
AFX.DE Dividend Payout.AFX.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.AFX.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG - BR

FRA:AFX (1/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

42.34

+1.96 (+4.85%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)12-11 2025-12-11/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10
Inst Owners25.21%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.79B
Revenue(TTM)2.23B
Net Income(TTM)141.22M
Analysts73.64
Price Target51.15 (20.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.38%
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)-1.59%
DP37.19%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-21.46%
Min EPS beat(2)-33.88%
Max EPS beat(2)-9.05%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-16.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-36.67%
Max EPS beat(4)13.25%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.62%
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.14%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.92%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.59%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.76%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.32%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-7.94%
PT rev (3m)-7.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.81%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.3
Fwd PE 21.13
P/S 1.7
P/FCF 28.42
P/OCF 18.04
P/B 1.79
P/tB 7.83
EV/EBITDA 11.79
EPS(TTM)1.61
EY3.8%
EPS(NY)2
Fwd EY4.73%
FCF(TTM)1.49
FCFY3.52%
OCF(TTM)2.35
OCFY5.54%
SpS24.91
BVpS23.66
TBVpS5.41
PEG (NY)1.07
PEG (5Y)8.01
Graham Number29.28
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.15%
ROE 6.67%
ROCE 7.81%
ROIC 5.79%
ROICexc 5.89%
ROICexgc 14.08%
OM 10.03%
PM (TTM) 6.34%
GM 52.76%
FCFM 5.98%
ROA(3y)6.33%
ROA(5y)7.85%
ROE(3y)9.62%
ROE(5y)11.54%
ROIC(3y)7.11%
ROIC(5y)9.66%
ROICexc(3y)7.22%
ROICexc(5y)9.75%
ROICexgc(3y)13.97%
ROICexgc(5y)15.82%
ROCE(3y)9.59%
ROCE(5y)13.04%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-8.4%
ROICexgc growth 5Y5.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y-23.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.34%
OM growth 3Y-21.67%
OM growth 5Y-5.49%
PM growth 3Y-25.69%
PM growth 5Y-7.11%
GM growth 3Y-3.8%
GM growth 5Y-1.12%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.65
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 4.41
Debt/EBITDA 1.61
Cap/Depr 60.61%
Cap/Sales 3.44%
Interest Coverage 10.38
Cash Conversion 60%
Profit Quality 94.37%
Current Ratio 2.35
Quick Ratio 1.44
Altman-Z 3.46
F-Score6
WACC6.75%
ROIC/WACC0.86
Cap/Depr(3y)109.66%
Cap/Depr(5y)110.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.42%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.92%
Profit Quality(3y)64.92%
Profit Quality(5y)71.29%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.9%
EPS 3Y-21.2%
EPS 5Y3.28%
EPS Q2Q%-14.49%
EPS Next Y24.48%
EPS Next 2Y22.06%
EPS Next 3Y22.65%
EPS Next 5Y20.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.82%
Revenue growth 3Y5.39%
Revenue growth 5Y10.78%
Sales Q2Q%8.27%
Revenue Next Year4.23%
Revenue Next 2Y5.18%
Revenue Next 3Y5.72%
Revenue Next 5Y6.98%
EBIT growth 1Y14.86%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.44%
EBIT growth 5Y4.69%
EBIT Next Year66.85%
EBIT Next 3Y28.21%
EBIT Next 5Y23.57%
FCF growth 1Y40.11%
FCF growth 3Y7.85%
FCF growth 5Y-0.04%
OCF growth 1Y-15.15%
OCF growth 3Y3.7%
OCF growth 5Y3.29%

CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG - BR / AFX.DE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for AFX stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to AFX.DE.


What is the valuation status of CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG - BR (AFX.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG - BR (AFX.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG - BR?

CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG - BR (AFX.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG - BR (AFX.DE) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG - BR (AFX.DE) is 26.3 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.79.


Is the dividend of CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG - BR sustainable?

The dividend rating of CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG - BR (AFX.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 37.19%.