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GrafTech InternationalEAF -9.74%53 Cash Ratio is 0.86 as of Mar. 2026, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates EAF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.32 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,033 Industrial Products companies, GrafTech International ranks better than 66.07% on this metric.
GrafTech International has a Cash Ratio of 0.86. It indicates that there are more current liabilities than Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities, and the company does not have sufficient cash on hand to pay off its short-term debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for GrafTech International's Cash Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
EAF'
s Cash Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.09 Med: 0.65 Max: 1.83
Current: 0.86
During the past 13 years, GrafTech International's highest Cash Ratio was 1.83. The lowest was 0.09. And the median was 0.65.
EAF's Cash Ratio is ranked better than 66.07% of 3033
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.52
vs EAF: 0.86
GrafTech International (NYSE:EAF) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
* 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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, GrafTech International's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
GrafTech International Cash Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, GrafTech International's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GrafTech International's Cash Ratio falls into.
* 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.
GrafTech International (EAF) has a Cash Ratio of 0.86 as of Mar. 2026. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on GrafTech International and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, GrafTech International's Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 1.83. According to the industry distribution chart, GrafTech International ranks #1029 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is GrafTech International's Cash Ratio too high?
GrafTech International's current Cash Ratio of 0.86 is 32% above median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.09 to a high of 1.83. The Industrial Products industry median Cash Ratio is 0.52. GrafTech International's value of 0.86 is 65.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GrafTech International ranks #1029 out of 3033 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GrafTech International has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GrafTech International's Cash Ratio compare to ESP and TGEN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, GrafTech International ranks #1029 out of 3033 companies for Cash Ratio. This puts GrafTech International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.52. GrafTech International's value of 0.86 is 65.4% above this benchmark. Historically, GrafTech International's own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.09 to 1.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 0.52, GrafTech International has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Cash Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 0.52, based on 3,033 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. GrafTech International's current Cash Ratio of 0.86 is 65.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on GrafTech International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GrafTech International's current Cash Ratio is 0.86, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GrafTech International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GrafTech International (EAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.32, compared to a current price of $6.26 — trading 53% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 0.86, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 65.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 0.52. GrafTech International's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GrafTech International (EAF), the current Cash Ratio is 0.86 as of Mar. 2026. 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 GrafTech International (EAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GrafTech International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.26 is trading 53% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.32.
GuruFocus considers GrafTech International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for EAF:
Cash Ratio: 0.86 (32% above median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: $13.32 vs. price of $6.26 (53% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1029 of 3033)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GrafTech International Ltd is a manufacturer of high-quality graphite electrode products essential to the production of EAF steel and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The company has only reportable segment, Industrial Materials, is comprised of its two product categories: graphite electrodes and petroleum needle coke products used as raw material in the production of graphite electrodes.
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