Carl Zeiss Meditec Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 5/6

Carl Zeiss Meditec has a total shareholder equity of €2.1B and total debt of €553.8M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 26.9%. Its total assets and total liabilities are €3.4B and €1.3B respectively. Carl Zeiss Meditec's EBIT is €171.6M making its interest coverage ratio 9.9. It has cash and short-term investments of €20.3M.

Key information

26.9%

Debt to equity ratio

€553.83m

Debt

Interest coverage ratio9.9x
Cash€20.29m
Equity€2.06b
Total liabilities€1.34b
Total assets€3.39b

Recent financial health updates

Recent updates

Carl Zeiss Meditec (ETR:AFX) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

Feb 10
Carl Zeiss Meditec (ETR:AFX) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

More Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's (ETR:AFX) Shares After Tumbling 26%

Jan 10
More Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's (ETR:AFX) Shares After Tumbling 26%

Is Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (ETR:AFX) Potentially Undervalued?

Dec 28
Is Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (ETR:AFX) Potentially Undervalued?

Calculating The Fair Value Of Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (ETR:AFX)

Dec 04
Calculating The Fair Value Of Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (ETR:AFX)

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's (ETR:AFX) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

Nov 19
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's (ETR:AFX) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

Some Investors May Be Worried About Carl Zeiss Meditec's (ETR:AFX) Returns On Capital

Sep 19
Some Investors May Be Worried About Carl Zeiss Meditec's (ETR:AFX) Returns On Capital

Does Carl Zeiss Meditec (ETR:AFX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Sep 06
Does Carl Zeiss Meditec (ETR:AFX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Are Investors Undervaluing Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (ETR:AFX) By 27%?

Aug 23
Are Investors Undervaluing Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (ETR:AFX) By 27%?

At €62.50, Is It Time To Put Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (ETR:AFX) On Your Watch List?

Aug 09
At €62.50, Is It Time To Put Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (ETR:AFX) On Your Watch List?

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's (ETR:AFX) 25% Dip Still Leaving Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Its P/ERatio

Jul 11
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's (ETR:AFX) 25% Dip Still Leaving Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Its P/ERatio

Returns On Capital At Carl Zeiss Meditec (ETR:AFX) Have Stalled

Jun 10
Returns On Capital At Carl Zeiss Meditec (ETR:AFX) Have Stalled

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's (ETR:AFX) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

May 26
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's (ETR:AFX) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

May 11
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Calculating The Fair Value Of Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (ETR:AFX)

May 09
Calculating The Fair Value Of Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (ETR:AFX)

Is There Now An Opportunity In Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (ETR:AFX)?

Mar 24
Is There Now An Opportunity In Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (ETR:AFX)?

Does Carl Zeiss Meditec (ETR:AFX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Mar 11
Does Carl Zeiss Meditec (ETR:AFX) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: AFX's short term assets (€1.2B) exceed its short term liabilities (€568.8M).

Long Term Liabilities: AFX's short term assets (€1.2B) exceed its long term liabilities (€767.9M).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: AFX's net debt to equity ratio (25.9%) is considered satisfactory.

Reducing Debt: AFX's debt to equity ratio has increased from 4.1% to 26.9% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: AFX's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (44.7%).

Interest Coverage: AFX's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT (9.9x coverage).


Balance Sheet


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Company Analysis2025/02/20 15:51
End of Day Share Price 2025/02/20 00:00
Earnings2024/12/31
Annual Earnings2024/09/30

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Samuel EnglandBerenberg
Scott BardoBerenberg
Julien OuaddourBofA Global Research