Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (XSWX:AFX) Tax Provision: CHF-44 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


XSWX:AFX Carl Zeiss Meditec AG XSWX:AFX
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Price CHF25.10
GF Value CHF65.97
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What is Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Tax Provision?

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG XSWX:AFX 67 Tax Provision is CHF-44 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AFX with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF65.97 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's tax provision for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-0 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-44 Mil.

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Tax Provision can be seen below:

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* 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 Tax Provision Chart

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Annual Data
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Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Quarterly Data
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Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF-44 Mil.

* 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 Tax Provision →
What does a Tax Provision of CHF-44 Mil mean?
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (XSWX:AFX) has a Tax Provision of CHF-44 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Carl Zeiss Meditec AG and its competitors.
Is Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Tax Provision too high?
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's current Tax Provision is CHF-44 Mil. Overall, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Tax Provision compare to ISRG and BDX?
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Tax Provision of CHF-44 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Tax Provision for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Tax Provision 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 Tax Provision mean?
A high Tax Provision can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Carl Zeiss Meditec AG and its competitors. Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's current Tax Provision is CHF-44 Mil. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (XSWX:AFX) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF65.97, compared to a current price of CHF25.10 — trading 62% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is CHF-44 Mil. Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Tax Provision calculated?
Tax Provision is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (XSWX:AFX), the current Tax Provision is CHF-44 Mil as of Dec. 2025. 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 (XSWX:AFX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF25.10 is trading 62% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF65.97. GuruFocus considers Carl Zeiss Meditec AG to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:AFX:

  • Tax Provision: CHF-44 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF65.97 vs. price of CHF25.10 (62% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:AFX 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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