EAF (GrafTech International) EBIT: $-71.1 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


EAF GrafTech International Ltd EAF
53 GF Score
Price $6.88
GF Value $13.35
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is GrafTech International EBIT?

GrafTech International EAF -1.99% 53 EBIT is $-71.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates EAF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

GrafTech International's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-18.5 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-71.1 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. GrafTech International's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -15.93%. GrafTech International's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -10.69%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. GrafTech International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -6.15%.


GrafTech International  (NYSE:EAF) EBIT Explanation

1. EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition.

GrafTech International's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-122.644 * ( 1 - 0% )/( (802.683 + 736.872)/ 2 )
=-122.644/769.7775
=-15.93 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=1028.789 - 87.679 - ( 138.427 - max(0, 128.191 - 484.534+138.427))
=802.683

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=997.201 - 140.085 - ( 120.244 - max(0, 140.085 - 466.197+120.244))
=736.872

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data.

2. Joel Greenblatt's definition of Return on Capital:

GrafTech International's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROC (Joel Greenblatt) %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/Average of (Net fixed Assets + Net Working Capital)
=EBIT/Average of (Property, Plant and Equipment+Net Working Capital)
     Q: Dec. 2025  Q: Mar. 2026
=EBIT/( ( (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) + (Property, Plant and Equipment + Net Working Capital) )/ count )
=-73.824/( ( (489.93 + max(203.196, 0)) + (478.049 + max(210.084, 0)) )/ 2 )
=-73.824/( ( 693.126 + 688.133 )/ 2 )
=-73.824/690.6295
=-10.69 %

where Working Capital is:

Working Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(76.506 + 240.532 + 14.349) - (87.679 + 0 + 40.512)
=203.196

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(84.128 + 223.115 + 42.926) - (140.085 + 0 + 0)
=210.084

When net working capital is negative, 0 is used.

Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

3. It is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of Earnings Yield:

GrafTech International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-71.107/1155.620
=-6.15 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms


GrafTech International EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GrafTech International's EBIT 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.

GrafTech International EBIT Chart

GrafTech International Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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GrafTech International Quarterly Data
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EAF vs RFIL, TGEN, ESP: EBIT Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, GrafTech International's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, GrafTech International's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GrafTech International's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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GrafTech International EBIT Calculation

EBIT, sometimes also called Earnings Before Interest and Taxes, is a measure of a firm's profit that includes all expenses except interest and income tax expenses. It is the difference between operating revenues and operating expenses. When a firm does not have non-operating income, then Operating Income is sometimes used as a synonym for EBIT and operating profit.

EBIT 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 $-71.1 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EBIT →
What does a EBIT of $-71.1 Mil mean?
GrafTech International (EAF) has a EBIT of $-71.1 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on GrafTech International.
Is GrafTech International's EBIT too high?
GrafTech International's current EBIT is $-71.1 Mil. 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 EBIT compare to RFIL and TGEN?
GrafTech International's EBIT of $-71.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT for an Industrial Products company?
A good EBIT depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT mean?
A high EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on GrafTech International. GrafTech International's current EBIT is $-71.1 Mil. 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 $13.35, compared to a current price of $6.88 — trading 48.5% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is $-71.1 Mil. 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 EBIT calculated?
EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GrafTech International (EAF), the current EBIT is $-71.1 Mil 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 $6.88 is trading 48.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.35. GuruFocus considers GrafTech International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for EAF:

  • EBIT: $-71.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: $13.35 vs. price of $6.88 (48.5% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges EAF:MexicoG6G0:Germany
Address 982 Keynote Circle, Brooklyn Heights, Independence, OH, USA, 44131
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.
53GF Score

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