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

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

39.82 EUR
-0.18 (-0.45%)
Last: 1/2/2026, 12:30:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to AFX. AFX was compared to 62 industry peers in the Health Care Equipment & Supplies industry. AFX has an average financial health and profitability rating. AFX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

AFX had positive earnings in the past year.
AFX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
AFX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years AFX had a positive operating cash flow.
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

The Return On Assets of AFX (4.15%) is better than 62.90% of its industry peers.
AFX has a Return On Equity (6.67%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
AFX has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.79%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AFX outperforms 54.84% of its industry peers.
AFX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.11%. This is below the industry average of 9.74%.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.34%, AFX is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.84% of the companies in the same industry.
AFX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
AFX has a Operating Margin of 10.03%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: AFX outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of AFX has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 52.76%, AFX is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.55% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, AFX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
AFX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, AFX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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

An Altman-Z score of 3.45 indicates that AFX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
AFX's Altman-Z score of 3.45 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. AFX outperforms 64.52% 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 (4.41) which is in line with 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 59.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 4.41
Altman-Z 3.45
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC6.72%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.35, AFX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.44, AFX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.97% of the companies in the same industry.
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

AFX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -19.90%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.28% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.82% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, AFX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.78% on average per year.
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

AFX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 20.13% yearly.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 24.73, AFX is valued on the expensive side.
AFX's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AFX is cheaper than 69.35% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.51. AFX is around the same levels.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.87, the valuation of AFX can be described as rather expensive.
AFX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. AFX is cheaper than 62.90% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of AFX to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.13), we can say AFX is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.73
Fwd PE 19.87
AFX.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsAFX.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, AFX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.81% of the companies are valued more expensively.
69.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than AFX, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 26.73
EV/EBITDA 11.69
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)1.01
PEG (5Y)7.54
EPS Next 2Y22.06%
EPS Next 3Y22.65%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

AFX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.36%.
AFX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.11.
AFX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.36%

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

AFX pays out 37.19% of its income as dividend. This is a 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 (1/2/2026, 12:30:00 PM)

39.82

-0.18 (-0.45%)

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 Owners25.58%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.56B
Revenue(TTM)2.23B
Net Income(TTM)141.22M
Analysts73.64
Price Target51.15 (28.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.36%
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)-3.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.81%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 24.73
Fwd PE 19.87
P/S 1.6
P/FCF 26.73
P/OCF 16.97
P/B 1.68
P/tB 7.36
EV/EBITDA 11.69
EPS(TTM)1.61
EY4.04%
EPS(NY)2
Fwd EY5.03%
FCF(TTM)1.49
FCFY3.74%
OCF(TTM)2.35
OCFY5.89%
SpS24.91
BVpS23.66
TBVpS5.41
PEG (NY)1.01
PEG (5Y)7.54
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 3.45
F-Score6
WACC6.72%
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 24.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.68.


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%.