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SGL Carbon SESGLFF +1.30%67 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.64 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SGLFF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,255 Chemicals companies, SGL Carbon SE ranks worse than 79681.2% on this metric.
SGL Carbon SE's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.06.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.64.
During the past 13 years, SGL Carbon SE's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 119.40% per year. The lowest was -65.80% per year. And the median was -27.20% per year.
SGL Carbon SE (OTCPK:SGLFF) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Be Aware
Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
SGL Carbon SE Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
SGL Carbon SE Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SGL Carbon SE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
SGLFF vs DOW: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, SGL Carbon SE's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE 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.
SGL Carbon SE PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SGL Carbon SE's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SGL Carbon SE's PE Ratio falls into.
SGL Carbon SE Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
SGL Carbon SE's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.64
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.64 mean?
SGL Carbon SE (SGLFF) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $-0.64 as of Mar. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on SGL Carbon SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #999999 out of 1255 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is SGL Carbon SE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
SGL Carbon SE's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.64. Based on the distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #999999 out of 1255 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SGL Carbon SE has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SGL Carbon SE's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #999999 out of 1255 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places SGL Carbon SE in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Chemicals company?
A good Earnings per Share (Diluted) depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on SGL Carbon SE and its competitors. SGL Carbon SE's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.64. 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 $4.98, compared to a current price of $4.66 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.64. SGL Carbon SE's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SGL Carbon SE (SGLFF), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $-0.64 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 (SGLFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SGL Carbon SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.66 is trading 6.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.98.
GuruFocus considers SGL Carbon SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGLFF:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $-0.64
GF Value™: $4.98 vs. price of $4.66 (6.4% below fair value)
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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