Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (XSWX:AFX) Tax Rate %: -3.71% (As of Dec. 2025)


XSWX:AFX Carl Zeiss Meditec AG XSWX:AFX
67 GF Score
Price CHF25.22
GF Value CHF66.58
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What is Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Tax Rate %?

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG XSWX:AFX +0.48% 67 Tax Rate % is -3.71% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates XSWX:AFX with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF66.58 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Tax Rate % is calculated as Tax Expense divided by its Pre-Tax Income. Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Tax Expense for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF0 Mil. Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Pre-Tax Income for the three months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF-5 Mil. Therefore, Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -3.71%.

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Tax Rate % Related Terms

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Tax Rate % Historical Data

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Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Tax Rate % Chart

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Tax Rate %
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Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Quarterly Data
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Carl Zeiss Meditec AG Tax Rate % Calculation

Tax Rate % is the ratio of tax expense divided by pretax income, usually presented in percent.

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Tax Rate % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (A: Sep. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (A: Sep. 2025 )
=48.165/181.171
=26.59 %

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Tax Rate % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Tax Rate %=Tax Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Pre-Tax Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=0.187/-5.039
=-3.71 %

* 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.

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What does a Tax Rate % of -3.71% mean?
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (XSWX:AFX) has a Tax Rate % of -3.71% as of Dec. 2025.
Is Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Tax Rate % too high?
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's current Tax Rate % is -3.71%. 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 Rate % compare to ISRG and BDX?
Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Tax Rate % of -3.71% 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 Rate % for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Tax Rate % depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Tax Rate % 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 Rate % mean?
A high Tax Rate % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's current Tax Rate % is -3.71%. 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 CHF66.58, compared to a current price of CHF25.22 — trading 62.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Rate % is -3.71%. 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 Rate % calculated?
Tax Rate % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (XSWX:AFX), the current Tax Rate % is -3.71% 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 CHF25.22 is trading 62.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF66.58. GuruFocus considers Carl Zeiss Meditec AG to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:AFX:

  • Tax Rate %: -3.71%
  • GF Value™: CHF66.58 vs. price of CHF25.22 (62.1% 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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