Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (MEX:AFXN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.88 (As of Aug. 09, 2026) — 70% Below Median

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MEX:AFXN Carl Zeiss Meditec AG MEX:AFXN
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What is Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG MEX:AFXN 75 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.88 as of Aug. 09, 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 6.23. GuruFocus rates MEX:AFXN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN8,007.11. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 526 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG ranks better than 63.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-09), Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's current share price is MXN3258.20. Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN1,735.81. Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 1.88.

The historical rank and industry rank for Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

MEX:AFXN' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.1   Med: 6.23   Max: 13.68
Current: 1.4

During the past years, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 13.68. The lowest was 1.10. And the median was 6.23.

MEX:AFXN's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
63.88% of 526 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 2.305 vs MEX:AFXN: 1.40

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was MXN120.565. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is MXN1,735.81 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec. 2025.

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Carl Zeiss Meditec AG  (MEX:AFXN) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Quarterly Data
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MEX:AFXN vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=3258.20/1735.81
=1.88

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

For example, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Dec. 2025 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec. 2025)
=120.565/129.3606*129.3606
=120.565

Current CPI (Dec. 2025) = 129.3606.

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201603 65.260 100.017 84.407
201606 64.995 100.717 83.480
201609 78.428 101.017 100.434
201612 74.886 101.217 95.708
201703 75.780 101.417 96.660
201706 63.368 102.117 80.274
201709 78.093 102.717 98.349
201712 76.905 102.617 96.948
201803 80.333 102.917 100.974
201806 80.456 104.017 100.059
201809 85.324 104.718 105.403
201812 80.597 104.217 100.042
201903 84.549 104.217 104.947
201906 87.813 105.718 107.452
201909 104.325 106.018 127.295
201912 85.858 105.818 104.960
202003 99.821 105.718 122.145
202006 73.404 106.618 89.062
202009 108.491 105.818 132.629
202012 100.263 105.518 122.919
202103 108.909 107.518 131.034
202106 117.049 108.486 139.572
202109 120.813 109.435 142.811
202112 105.369 110.384 123.484
202203 108.685 113.968 123.364
202206 113.673 115.760 127.028
202209 126.506 118.818 137.731
202212 108.555 119.345 117.665
202303 108.289 122.402 114.445
202306 111.206 123.140 116.823
202309 121.166 124.195 126.206
202312 98.739 123.773 103.197
202403 95.289 125.038 98.583
202406 118.525 125.882 121.801
202409 145.228 126.198 148.868
202412 122.810 127.041 125.052
202503 142.080 127.779 143.838
202506 134.750 128.412 135.746
202509 154.943 129.255 155.069
202512 120.565 129.361 120.565

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.88 mean?
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (MEX:AFXN) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.88 as of Aug. 09, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Carl Zeiss Meditec AG and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 6.23. Over the past decade, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 13.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG ranks #190 out of 526 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.88 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 6.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.10 to a high of 13.68. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.31. Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's value of 1.88 is 18.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG ranks #190 out of 526 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG ranks #190 out of 526 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Carl Zeiss Meditec AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.31. Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's value of 1.88 is 18.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 1.10 to 13.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.23 vs. the industry median of 2.31, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 2.31, based on 526 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.88 is 18.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Carl Zeiss Meditec AG and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 2.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.88, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 6.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carl Zeiss Meditec AG stock overvalued right now?
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (MEX:AFXN) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 1.88. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN8,007.11, compared to a current price of MXN3,258.20 — trading 59.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.88, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 6.23 and 18.4% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 2.31. Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (MEX:AFXN), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 1.88 as of Aug. 09, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (MEX:AFXN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN3,258.20 is trading 59.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN8,007.11.

Key valuation signals for MEX:AFXN:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 1.88 (70% below median its 10-year median of 6.23)
  • GF Value™: MXN8,007.11 vs. price of MXN3,258.20 (59.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 18.4% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#190 of 526)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:AFXN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Business Description

Address Goschwitzer Strasse 51-52, Jena, TH, DEU, 07745
Carl Zeiss Meditec is one of the largest visioncare technology companies in the world, and it operates in two segments: ophthalmic devices and microsurgery. OPT, which made up about 75% of sales in 2025, includes refractive lasers, surgical ophthalmic devices, equipment for ophthalmic diagnostics, as well as a portfolio of intraocular lenses and disposable medical instruments. With a low-teens share of the market, Zeiss is the second-largest player in the space. MCS is composed of implants, surgical instruments, and visualization devices used during neurosurgery, spine surgery, and otolaryngology surgery. With over 60% market share, Zeiss is the clear leader in the microsurgery space.
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