Alcon has the GF Score of 57, which implies that the company
might have
Poor future performance potential.
The GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation, which has been found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks by backtesting from 2006 to 2021. The stocks with a higher GF Score generally generate higher returns than those with lower GF Scores. Therefore, when picking stocks, investors should invest in companies with high GF Scores. The GF Score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest rank.
GF Score takes following five key aspects into consideration:
Each one of these components is ranked and the ranks also have positive correlation with the long term performances of stocks. The GF score is calculated using the five key aspects of analysis. Through backtesting, we know that each of these key aspects has a different impact on the stock price performance. Thus, they are weighted differently when calculating the total score. The Profitability Rank and the Growth Rank are weighted fully, while other parameters have less weight.
Based on research and backtesting result, GuruFocus believes Alcon
might have
Poor future performance potential.
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Alcon (XSWX:ALCE) GF Score Explanation
Based on the historical long-term performances among five valuation aspects, the GF Score is found to be closely correlated to the long-term performances of stocks. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 as the highest. GuruFocus divided GF Score into following 5 categories:
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Alcon GF Score Related Terms
XSWX:ALCE vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: GF Score Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Alcon's GF Score, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Score 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.
Alcon GF Score vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Alcon's GF Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alcon's GF Score falls into.
Alcon (XSWX:ALCE) has a GF Score of 57 as of Jun. 25, 2026. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Alcon and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 55.00. Over the past decade, Alcon's GF Score has ranged from 55.00 to 55.00.
Is Alcon's GF Score too high?
Alcon's current GF Score of 57 is near median its 10-year median of 55.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.00 to a high of 55.00. Overall, Alcon has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcon's GF Score compare to ISRG and BDX?
Alcon's GF Score of 57 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. Historically, Alcon's own GF Score has ranged from 55.00 to 55.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good GF Score for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good GF Score depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, GF Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high GF Score mean?
A high GF Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. GF Score is a stock performance ranking system developed by GuruFocus using five aspects of valuation. View historical data on Alcon and its competitors. Alcon's current GF Score is 57, which is near median its own 10-year median of 55.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcon (XSWX:ALCE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF73.46, compared to a current price of CHF55.60 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current GF Score is 57, which is near median its 10-year median of 55.00. Alcon's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is GF Score calculated?
GF Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alcon (XSWX:ALCE), the current GF Score is 57 as of Jun. 25, 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 Alcon (XSWX:ALCE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcon stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF55.60 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF73.46.
GuruFocus considers Alcon to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ALCE:
GF Score: 57 (near median its 10-year median of 55.00)
GF Value™: CHF73.46 vs. price of CHF55.60 (24.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ALCE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alcon is one of the leading visioncare companies in the world. Following nine years as a Novartis subsidiary, it was spun off as a public company in April 2019. Alcon operates in two segments: visioncare and surgical. Visioncare comprises contact lenses, lenscare solutions, and a suite of ocular health products. With brands like Dailies, Total1, and Air Optix, Alcon controls about one fourth of the US contact lens market. Surgical comprises intraocular lenses, ophthalmic surgical equipment, and consumables used during surgeries. Its main products include Centurion, a phacoemulsification device used during cataract surgeries, and a portfolio of IOLs including PanOptix and Vivity. Alcon has one of the largest installed bases of eye surgical equipment in the world.
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