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Jake Strole
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Carl Zeiss Meditec's First-Half Performance Affirms Our Full-Year View; Maintaining EUR 42 FVE

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG reported mid-year results for its fiscal 2018 that largely fell in line with our expectations. With constant currency growth rates and a consolidated margin structure that suggest the firm is on track to meet our full-year estimates, we plan no changes to our model for the narrow-moat firm. We reiterate our EUR 42 fair value estimate and view shares as quite expensive at prevailing market prices--our valuation implies an adjusted earnings multiple of 27 times and an adjuste...
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Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

Carl Zeiss Meditec is a holding company. Co.'s businesses are focused on two primary areas: Ophthalmology and Microsurgery. In Ophthalmology, Co.'s operations are divided in to two strategic business units: Ophthalmic Systems, which includes a range of laser and diagnostic systems for ophthalmology; and Surgical Ophthalmology, which consists of activities in the field of ophthalmic implants and consumables. In Microsurgery, Co. provides surgical microscopes and visualization solutions, e. g. for ear, nose and throat surgery, or neurosurgery. These products are mainly used to assist with the removal of tumors, as well as the treatment of vascular diseases and functional disorders.

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Morningstar
Morningstar

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Jake Strole

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