CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG - BR (AFX.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:AFX • DE0005313704
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24.18 EUR
-0.14 (-0.58%)
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This AFX.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. AFX.DE Profitability Analysis
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.
- In the past 5 years AFX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- AFX has a Return On Assets of 4.15%. This is in the better half of the industry: AFX outperforms 62.30% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of AFX (6.67%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- AFX has a Return On Invested Capital (5.79%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for AFX is below the industry average of 10.18%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of AFX (6.34%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of AFX has declined.
- AFX's Operating Margin of 10.03% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AFX outperforms 47.54% of its industry peers.
- AFX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 52.76%, AFX is not doing good in the industry: 60.66% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of AFX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. AFX.DE Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- AFX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, AFX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 5 years ago, AFX has less shares outstanding
- AFX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- AFX has an Altman-Z score of 2.79. This is not the best score and indicates that AFX is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.79, AFX is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 in the better half of the industry: AFX outperforms 60.66% of its industry peers.
- AFX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- AFX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.27 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. AFX outperforms 59.02% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.27 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.79 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC6.54%
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.
- The Current ratio of AFX (2.35) is better than 67.21% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.44 indicates that AFX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.44, AFX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.35 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.44 |
3. AFX.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- AFX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -17.51%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, AFX shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 3.28% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.89% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing by 10.78% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.51%
EPS 3Y-21.2%
EPS 5Y3.28%
EPS Q2Q%-83.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.89%
Revenue growth 3Y5.39%
Revenue growth 5Y10.78%
Sales Q2Q%-4.79%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.94% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, AFX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.17% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1.24%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y14.01%
EPS Next 5Y14.94%
Revenue Next Year2.21%
Revenue Next 2Y3.76%
Revenue Next 3Y4.34%
Revenue Next 5Y5.17%
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.
4. AFX.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.56, AFX is valued correctly.
- AFX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AFX is cheaper than 80.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- AFX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.75.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.77 indicates a reasonable valuation of AFX.
- AFX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. AFX is cheaper than 85.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.10. AFX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of AFX indicates a rather cheap valuation: AFX is cheaper than 88.52% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of AFX indicates a rather cheap valuation: AFX is cheaper than 85.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- AFX's earnings are expected to grow with 14.01% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)13.31
PEG (5Y)5.05
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y14.01%
5. AFX.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.20%, AFX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- In the last 3 months the price of AFX has falen by -38.62%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- AFX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.14.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, AFX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.2% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- AFX pays out 37.19% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP37.19%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y14.01%
AFX.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:AFX (3/31/2026, 3:44:35 PM)
24.18
-0.14 (-0.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Equipment & Supplies
Earnings (Last)02-12 2026-02-12/dmh
Earnings (Next)05-11 2026-05-11
Inst Owners24.4%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.16B
Revenue(TTM)2.20B
Net Income(TTM)141.22M
Analysts66.09
Price Target36 (48.88%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.2% |
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)-4.46%
PT rev (3m)-29.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-30.35%
EPS NY rev (1m)-15.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.77 | ||
| P/S | 0.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.31 | ||
| P/B | 1.02 | ||
| P/tB | 4.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.68 |
EPS(TTM)1.46
EY6.04%
EPS(NY)2.05
Fwd EY8.5%
FCF(TTM)1.49
FCFY6.16%
OCF(TTM)2.35
OCFY9.7%
SpS24.91
BVpS23.66
TBVpS5.41
PEG (NY)13.31
PEG (5Y)5.05
Graham Number27.88
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.79 |
F-Score6
WACC6.54%
ROIC/WACC0.89
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)-17.51%
EPS 3Y-21.2%
EPS 5Y3.28%
EPS Q2Q%-83.33%
EPS Next Y1.24%
EPS Next 2Y12.96%
EPS Next 3Y14.01%
EPS Next 5Y14.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.89%
Revenue growth 3Y5.39%
Revenue growth 5Y10.78%
Sales Q2Q%-4.79%
Revenue Next Year2.21%
Revenue Next 2Y3.76%
Revenue Next 3Y4.34%
Revenue Next 5Y5.17%
EBIT growth 1Y14.86%
EBIT growth 3Y-17.44%
EBIT growth 5Y4.69%
EBIT Next Year51.32%
EBIT Next 3Y23.17%
EBIT Next 5Y16.25%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 6 / 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 16.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.02.
Is the dividend of CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG - BR sustainable?
The dividend rating of CARL ZEISS MEDITEC AG - BR (AFX.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 37.19%.