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SGL Carbon SESGLFF 66 Cash-to-Debt is 0.72 as of Jun. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 0.49. GuruFocus rates SGLFF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,590 Chemicals companies, SGL Carbon SE ranks better than 51.38% on this metric.
Cash to Debt Ratio measures the financial strength of a company. It is calculated as a company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities divide by its debt. SGL Carbon SE's cash to debt ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.72.
If Cash to Debt ratio is less than 1, the company cannot pay off its debt using the cash in hand. Here we can see, SGL Carbon SEcouldn't pay off its debt using the cash in hand for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026.
The historical rank and industry rank for SGL Carbon SE's Cash-to-Debt or its related term are showing as below:
SGLFF'
s Cash-to-Debt Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.21 Med: 0.49 Max: 0.73
Current: 0.72
During the past 13 years, SGL Carbon SE's highest Cash to Debt Ratio was 0.73. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.49.
SGLFF's Cash-to-Debt is ranked better than 51.38% of 1590
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.67
vs SGLFF: 0.72
SGL Carbon SE (OTCPK:SGLFF) Cash-to-Debt Explanation
If Cash to Debt ratio is greater than 1, the company can pay off its debt using the cash in hand. If it is smaller than 1, it means the company has more debt than the cash in hands. In this case, it is important to look the the company's Interest Coverage. Ben Graham requires that a company must have an Interest Coverage of at least 5.
SGL Carbon SE Cash-to-Debt Related Terms
SGL Carbon SE Cash-to-Debt Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SGL Carbon SE's Cash-to-Debt can be seen below:
* 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.
Note: An indication of "No Debt" does not necessarily mean that the company has no debt obligations; it could be due to missing data in the quarterly or annual report. Use caution when interpreting this information.
For the Chemicals subindustry, SGL Carbon SE's Cash-to-Debt, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash-to-Debt 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.
SGL Carbon SE Cash-to-Debt vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SGL Carbon SE's Cash-to-Debt distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SGL Carbon SE's Cash-to-Debt 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.
SGL Carbon SE (SGLFF) has a Cash-to-Debt of 0.72 as of Jun. 2026. This is 47% above median its historical median of 0.49. Over the past decade, SGL Carbon SE's Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.21 to 0.73. According to the industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #773 out of 1590 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is SGL Carbon SE's Cash-to-Debt too high?
SGL Carbon SE's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.72 is 47% above median its 10-year median of 0.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 0.73. The Chemicals industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.67. SGL Carbon SE's value of 0.72 is 7.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #773 out of 1590 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SGL Carbon SE has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SGL Carbon SE's Cash-to-Debt compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #773 out of 1590 companies for Cash-to-Debt. This puts SGL Carbon SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cash-to-Debt is 0.67. SGL Carbon SE's value of 0.72 is 7.5% above this benchmark. Historically, SGL Carbon SE's own Cash-to-Debt has ranged from 0.21 to 0.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.49 vs. the industry median of 0.67, SGL Carbon SE 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-to-Debt for a Chemicals company?
The median Cash-to-Debt among Chemicals companies is 0.67, based on 1,590 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash-to-Debt significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash-to-Debt should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SGL Carbon SE's current Cash-to-Debt of 0.72 is 7.5% 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-to-Debt mean?
A high Cash-to-Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cash-to-Debt is 0.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SGL Carbon SE's current Cash-to-Debt is 0.72, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 0.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SGL Carbon SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SGL Carbon SE (SGLFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.53, compared to a current price of $4.90 — trading 8.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash-to-Debt is 0.72, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 0.49 and 7.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.67. SGL Carbon SE's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash-to-Debt calculated?
Cash-to-Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SGL Carbon SE (SGLFF), the current Cash-to-Debt is 0.72 as of Jun. 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 SGL Carbon SE (SGLFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SGL Carbon SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.90 is trading 8.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.53.
GuruFocus considers SGL Carbon SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGLFF:
Cash-to-Debt: 0.72 (47% above median its 10-year median of 0.49)
GF Value™: $4.53 vs. price of $4.90 (8.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.5% above the Chemicals median (#773 of 1590)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGLFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SGL Carbon SE produces carbon and graphite-based products, operating through segments like Composite Solutions, Graphite Solutions, Process Technology, Carbon Fibers, and Corporate. Maximum revenue comes from the Graphite Solutions segment, offering graphite products for industrial applications and industries like semiconductors, energy, chemicals, and automotive. Process Technology specializes in constructing and repairing plants and equipment for the chemicals sector. The Carbon Fibers segment provides carbon fibers and related semi-finished products for wind energy and automotive uses. Composite Solutions delivers customized composite material components, mainly for the automotive sector. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Germany, followed by other markets.
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