Jenoptik AG (XSWX:JEN) Financial Strength: 7 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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XSWX:JEN Jenoptik AG XSWX:JEN
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What is Jenoptik AG Financial Strength?

Jenoptik AG XSWX:JEN 85 Financial Strength is 7 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates XSWX:JEN with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF21.97. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Jenoptik AG has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.
3. Altman Z-Score.
4. Other debt related ratios.

A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Jenoptik AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.30. Jenoptik AG's debt to revenue ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.41. As of today, Jenoptik AG's Altman Z-Score is 3.05.


Jenoptik AG  (XSWX:JEN) Financial Strength Explanation

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates a stronger financial position, with companies rated 7 or above considered financially stable and unlikely to face distress. Conversely, a score of 3 or below suggests potential financial difficulties, indicating a higher risk of distress.

Jenoptik AG has the Financial Strength Rank of 7.


Jenoptik AG Financial Strength Related Terms


XSWX:JEN vs APH, GLW, TEL: Financial Strength Comparison

For the Electronic Components subindustry, Jenoptik AG's Financial Strength, along with its competitors' market caps and Financial Strength 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.


Jenoptik AG Financial Strength vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Jenoptik AG's Financial Strength distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Jenoptik AG's Financial Strength falls into.


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Jenoptik AG Financial Strength Calculation

GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a company's financial situation is. It is based on these factors

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest Coverage (current year). The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense:

Jenoptik AG's Interest Expense for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF-4.5 Mil. Its Operating Income for the months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF23.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF336.5 Mil.

Jenoptik AG's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Interest Coverage=-1*Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-1*23.602/-4.452
=5.30

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better.

Jenoptik AG's Debt to Revenue Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is

Debt to Revenue Ratio=Total Debt (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Revenue
=(22.318 + 336.513) / 878.188
=0.41

3. Altman Z-Score.

Z-Score model is an accurate forecaster of failure up to two years prior to distress. It can be considered the assessment of the distress of industrial corporations.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

When Z-Score is less than 1.81, it is in Distress Zones.
When Z-Score is greater than 2.99, it is in Safe Zones.
When Z-Score is between 1.81 and 2.99, it is in Grey Zones.

Jenoptik AG has a Z-score of 3.05, indicating it is in Safe Zones. This implies the Z-Score is strong.

Good Sign:

Altman Z-score of 3.05 is strong.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Financial Strength →
What does a Financial Strength of 7 mean?
Jenoptik AG (XSWX:JEN) has a Financial Strength of 7 as of Mar. 2026. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Jenoptik AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Jenoptik AG's Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00.
Is Jenoptik AG's Financial Strength too high?
Jenoptik AG's current Financial Strength of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Jenoptik AG has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jenoptik AG's Financial Strength compare to APH and GLW?
Jenoptik AG's Financial Strength of 7 can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. Historically, Jenoptik AG's own Financial Strength has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 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 Financial Strength for a Hardware company?
A good Financial Strength depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Financial Strength 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 Financial Strength mean?
A high Financial Strength can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The financial strength rank measures the strength of a company's balance sheet based on revenue and debt. View historical data on Jenoptik AG and its competitors. Jenoptik AG's current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jenoptik AG stock overvalued right now?
Jenoptik AG (XSWX:JEN) has a current Financial Strength of 7. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF21.97, compared to a current price of CHF34.42 — trading 56.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Financial Strength is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Jenoptik AG's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Financial Strength calculated?
Financial Strength is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Jenoptik AG (XSWX:JEN), the current Financial Strength is 7 as of Mar. 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 Jenoptik AG (XSWX:JEN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jenoptik AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF34.42 is trading 56.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF21.97.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:JEN:

  • Financial Strength: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: CHF21.97 vs. price of CHF34.42 (56.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Jenoptik AG Business Description

Address Carl-Zeiss-Strasse 1, Jena, DEU, 07743
Jenoptik AG is a Germany-based company that manufactures and distributes optical technology products to the semiconductor equipment, automotive, medical technology, defense, security, and aviation industries. Its products include optoelectronic systems, power supply, and drive systems, industrial metrology, camera and camera modules, laser technology, light-emitting diode technology, aviation systems, and traffic safety systems. The company's operating segments are; Photonic Solutions which generates key revenue, Smart Mobility Solutions, and Non-Photonic portfolio and others.
85GF Score

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