SGL Carbon SEWBO:SGL +5.31%64 Days Payable is 76.55 as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% above its 10-year median of 52.55. GuruFocus rates WBO:SGL with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.03 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,555 Chemicals companies, SGL Carbon SE ranks better than 58.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for SGL Carbon SE's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:SGL'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.93 Med: 52.55 Max: 76.93
Current: 68.67
During the past 13 years, SGL Carbon SE's highest Days Payable was 76.93. The lowest was 42.93. And the median was 52.55.
WBO:SGL's Days Payable is ranked better than 58.26% of 1555
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 59.95
vs WBO:SGL: 68.67
SGL Carbon SE's Days Payable
increased
from Mar. 2025 (64.85) to Mar. 2026 (76.55).
It may suggest that SGL Carbon SEdelayed paying its suppliers.
SGL Carbon SE Days Payable Related Terms
SGL Carbon SE Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SGL Carbon SE's Days Payable 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, SGL Carbon SE's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SGL Carbon SE's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SGL Carbon SE's Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
SGL Carbon SE's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (WBO:SGL) has a Days Payable of 76.55 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on SGL Carbon SE and its competitors. This is 46% above median its historical median of 52.55. Over the past decade, SGL Carbon SE's Days Payable has ranged from 42.93 to 76.93. According to the industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #649 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 41.7%.
Is SGL Carbon SE's Days Payable too high?
SGL Carbon SE's current Days Payable of 76.55 is 46% above median its 10-year median of 52.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.93 to a high of 76.93. The Chemicals industry median Days Payable is 59.95. SGL Carbon SE's value of 76.55 is 27.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #649 out of 1555 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SGL Carbon SE has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SGL Carbon SE's Days Payable compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #649 out of 1555 companies for Days Payable. This puts SGL Carbon SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 59.95. SGL Carbon SE's value of 76.55 is 27.7% above this benchmark. Historically, SGL Carbon SE's own Days Payable has ranged from 42.93 to 76.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.55 vs. the industry median of 59.95, 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 Days Payable for a Chemicals company?
The median Days Payable among Chemicals companies is 59.95, based on 1,555 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SGL Carbon SE's current Days Payable of 76.55 is 27.7% 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on SGL Carbon SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Payable is 59.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SGL Carbon SE's current Days Payable is 76.55, which is 46% above median its own 10-year median of 52.55. 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 (WBO:SGL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.03, compared to a current price of €4.46 — trading 10.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 76.55, which is 46% above median its 10-year median of 52.55 and 27.7% above the Chemicals industry median of 59.95. SGL Carbon SE's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SGL Carbon SE (WBO:SGL), the current Days Payable is 76.55 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 SGL Carbon SE (WBO:SGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SGL Carbon SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.46 is trading 10.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.03.
GuruFocus considers SGL Carbon SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:SGL:
Days Payable: 76.55 (46% above median its 10-year median of 52.55)
GF Value™: €4.03 vs. price of €4.46 (10.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 27.7% above the Chemicals median (#649 of 1555)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:SGL 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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