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SGL CARBON SE (SGL.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:SGL - DE0007235301 - Common Stock

2.94 EUR
-0.04 (-1.51%)
Last: 12/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Overall SGL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SGL against 66 industry peers in the Electrical Equipment industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of SGL get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. SGL has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SGL has reported negative net income.
SGL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: SGL reported negative net income in multiple years.
SGL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
SGL.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSGL.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of SGL (-13.69%) is worse than 80.30% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of SGL (-34.52%) is worse than 75.76% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 5.70%, SGL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.58% of the companies in the same industry.
SGL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.30%. This is below the industry average of 9.83%.
The 3 year average ROIC (5.30%) for SGL is below the current ROIC(5.70%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -13.69%
ROE -34.52%
ROIC 5.7%
ROA(3y)1.78%
ROA(5y)0.07%
ROE(3y)4.86%
ROE(5y)-5%
ROIC(3y)5.3%
ROIC(5y)4.6%
SGL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSGL.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.98%, SGL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
SGL's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SGL has a worse Gross Margin (23.24%) than 74.24% of its industry peers.
SGL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.98%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 23.24%
OM growth 3Y-4.22%
OM growth 5Y27.94%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.21%
GM growth 5Y3.12%
SGL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSGL.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20 -30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SGL is destroying value.
SGL has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
SGL has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
SGL has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
SGL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingSGL.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
SGL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSGL.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.67, we must say that SGL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
SGL has a Altman-Z score of 0.67. This is in the lower half of the industry: SGL underperforms 71.21% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SGL is 9.50, which is on the high side as it means it would take SGL, 9.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SGL (9.50) is better than 60.61% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47 indicates that SGL is not too dependend on debt financing.
SGL has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.47) than 60.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 9.5
Altman-Z 0.67
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC8.11%
SGL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSGL.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

SGL has a Current Ratio of 2.91. This indicates that SGL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SGL has a better Current ratio (2.91) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.40 indicates that SGL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SGL has a Quick ratio of 1.40. This is in the better half of the industry: SGL outperforms 71.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.91
Quick Ratio 1.4
SGL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSGL.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SGL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -301.18%.
SGL shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -14.48%.
SGL shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.14% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-301.18%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-633.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.48%
Revenue growth 3Y0.64%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.14%
Sales Q2Q%-18.12%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 58.27% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
SGL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.26% yearly.
EPS Next Y129.07%
EPS Next 2Y78.1%
EPS Next 3Y58.27%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.96%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.46%
Revenue Next 5Y10.26%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
SGL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSGL.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B
SGL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSGL.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 1 -1 -2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for SGL. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.09, the valuation of SGL can be described as very reasonable.
87.88% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SGL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
SGL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 8.09
SGL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSGL.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SGL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.45% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SGL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SGL is cheaper than 78.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.62
EV/EBITDA 3.13
SGL.DE Per share dataSGL.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

SGL's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SGL's earnings are expected to grow with 58.27% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y78.1%
EPS Next 3Y58.27%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SGL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

SGL CARBON SE

FRA:SGL (12/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

2.94

-0.04 (-1.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryElectrical Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06
Earnings (Next)03-18 2026-03-18/amc
Inst Owners10.89%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners28.84%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap359.68M
Revenue(TTM)897.40M
Net Income(TTM)-164.40M
Analysts48.89
Price Target3.69 (25.51%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-8.05%
PT rev (3m)-8.05%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)15.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.65%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 8.09
P/S 0.4
P/FCF 14.62
P/OCF 3.84
P/B 0.76
P/tB 0.81
EV/EBITDA 3.13
EPS(TTM)-1.33
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.36
Fwd EY12.37%
FCF(TTM)0.2
FCFY6.84%
OCF(TTM)0.77
OCFY26.02%
SpS7.34
BVpS3.89
TBVpS3.64
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -13.69%
ROE -34.52%
ROCE 8.1%
ROIC 5.7%
ROICexc 6.61%
ROICexgc 6.85%
OM 8.98%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 23.24%
FCFM 2.74%
ROA(3y)1.78%
ROA(5y)0.07%
ROE(3y)4.86%
ROE(5y)-5%
ROIC(3y)5.3%
ROIC(5y)4.6%
ROICexc(3y)6.57%
ROICexc(5y)5.68%
ROICexgc(3y)6.84%
ROICexgc(5y)5.93%
ROCE(3y)7.53%
ROCE(5y)6.53%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.46%
ROICexgc growth 5Y28.9%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.1%
ROICexc growth 5Y30.08%
OM growth 3Y-4.22%
OM growth 5Y27.94%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.21%
GM growth 5Y3.12%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.47
Debt/FCF 9.5
Debt/EBITDA 1.63
Cap/Depr 119.17%
Cap/Sales 7.69%
Interest Coverage 4.71
Cash Conversion 67.58%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.91
Quick Ratio 1.4
Altman-Z 0.67
F-Score5
WACC8.11%
ROIC/WACC0.7
Cap/Depr(3y)128.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.63%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-301.18%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-633.33%
EPS Next Y129.07%
EPS Next 2Y78.1%
EPS Next 3Y58.27%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.48%
Revenue growth 3Y0.64%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.14%
Sales Q2Q%-18.12%
Revenue Next Year-11.81%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.96%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.46%
Revenue Next 5Y10.26%
EBIT growth 1Y3.33%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.6%
EBIT growth 5Y26.49%
EBIT Next Year39.93%
EBIT Next 3Y19.4%
EBIT Next 5Y26.6%
FCF growth 1Y-31.86%
FCF growth 3Y-29.05%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-19.52%
OCF growth 3Y1.69%
OCF growth 5Y14.21%

SGL CARBON SE / SGL.DE FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of SGL CARBON SE (SGL.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SGL.DE.


What is the valuation status of SGL CARBON SE (SGL.DE) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to SGL CARBON SE (SGL.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for SGL CARBON SE?

SGL CARBON SE (SGL.DE) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SGL stock?

The dividend rating of SGL CARBON SE (SGL.DE) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.