SGL Carbon SE (WBO:SGL) EBIT: €4.5 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


WBO:SGL SGL Carbon SE WBO:SGL
63 GF Score
Price €4.80
GF Value €4.03
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is SGL Carbon SE EBIT?

SGL Carbon SE WBO:SGL -4.67% 63 EBIT is €4.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:SGL with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.03 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

SGL Carbon SE's earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €15.0 Mil. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €4.5 Mil.

EBIT or Operating Income is linked to Return on Capital for both regular definition and Joel Greenblatt's definition. SGL Carbon SE's annualized ROC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 5.81%. SGL Carbon SE's annualized ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.59%.

EBIT is also linked to Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield. SGL Carbon SE's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.66%.

SGL Carbon SE  (WBO:SGL) EBIT Explanation

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

SGL Carbon SE'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 )
=53.2 * ( 1 - 1.61% )/( (891.4 + 910.8)/ 2 )
=52.34348/901.1
=5.81 %

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))
=1167.4 - 126 - ( 150 - max(0, 214.9 - 587.4+150))
=891.4

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))
=1175.6 - 117.5 - ( 147.3 - max(0, 203.9 - 592+147.3))
=910.8

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

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

SGL Carbon SE'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 )
=60/( ( (422.3 + max(182, 0)) + (421.3 + max(226.3, 0)) )/ 2 )
=60/( ( 604.3 + 647.6 )/ 2 )
=60/625.95
=9.59 %

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)
=(65.7 + 297.1 + 21.6) - (126 + 0 + 76.4)
=182

Working Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Accounts Receivable + Total Inventories + Other Current Assets) - (Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense + Defer. Rev. + Other Current Liabilities)
=(114.5 + 306.1 + 4.4) - (117.5 + 0 + 81.2)
=226.3

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:

SGL Carbon SE's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for today is calculated as:

Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %=EBIT (TTM)/Enterprise Value (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=4.5/678.344
=0.66 %

* 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 EBIT Related Terms

SGL Carbon SE EBIT Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SGL Carbon SE'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.

SGL Carbon SE EBIT Chart

SGL Carbon SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EBIT
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SGL Carbon SE Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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WBO:SGL vs DOW: EBIT Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, SGL Carbon SE'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.

SGL Carbon SE EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SGL Carbon SE's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SGL Carbon SE's EV-to-EBIT falls into.


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SGL Carbon SE 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 €4.5 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 €4.5 Mil mean?
SGL Carbon SE (WBO:SGL) has a EBIT of €4.5 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Earnings before interest and taxes is the difference between operating revenue and operating expenses. View historical data on SGL Carbon SE.
Is SGL Carbon SE's EBIT too high?
SGL Carbon SE's current EBIT is €4.5 Mil. Overall, SGL Carbon SE has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SGL Carbon SE's EBIT compare to DOW?
SGL Carbon SE's EBIT of €4.5 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals 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 a Chemicals company?
A good EBIT depends on the Chemicals 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 SGL Carbon SE. SGL Carbon SE's current EBIT is €4.5 Mil. 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 €4.80 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current EBIT is €4.5 Mil. SGL Carbon SE's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 SGL Carbon SE (WBO:SGL), the current EBIT is €4.5 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 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 €4.80 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.03. GuruFocus considers SGL Carbon SE to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:SGL:

  • EBIT: €4.5 Mil
  • GF Value™: €4.03 vs. price of €4.80 (19% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges SGLFF:USA0MPL:UKSGL:Germany
Address Sohnleinstrasse 8, Wiesbaden, HE, DEU, 65201
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.
63GF Score

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