Carl Zeiss Meditec AG (AFX.DE) — Quality & forensics

As of 2026-08-26 — refreshed nightly. Closelook readings from an investment research diary, not ratings or advice.

The Closelook module scores

51 /100 composite · 7 modules · general weight set

Valuation 81
Quality 33
Growth 51
Balance sheet 42
Cash quality 55
Capital allocation 51
Momentum 50

Scores are computed nightly across the coverage universe and read relative to it — the methodology lives in the company-scoring explainer.

Financial forensics — the academic screens

3.03 Altman Z-Score

Sits in the safe zone (above 2.99). The Z-Score estimates financial-distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

8/9 Piotroski F-Score

Nine binary fundamental-strength checks across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

-2.42 Beneish M-Score

Screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold. A screen, not an accusation.

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FAQ · from the current data · as of 2026-08-26

Quick answers

What is Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Closelook quality reading?

The composite reads 51/100 across 7 modules, as of 2026-08-26: valuation 81, quality 33, growth 51, balance sheet 42, cash quality 55, capital allocation 51, momentum 50. Closelook scores are research diary readings, not ratings or investment advice.

What is Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Altman Z-Score?

3.03, which sits in the safe zone (above 2.99) as of 2026-08-26. The Altman Z-Score estimates financial distress risk from five balance-sheet and earnings ratios.

What is Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Piotroski F-Score?

8 of 9, as of 2026-08-26. The F-Score counts nine binary fundamental-strength signals across profitability, leverage and operating efficiency.

What does Carl Zeiss Meditec AG's Beneish M-Score indicate?

-2.42 — below the −1.78 manipulation-risk threshold, as of 2026-08-26. The M-Score screens reported earnings for statistical manipulation patterns; it is a screen, not an accusation.