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SGL Carbon SESGLFF 67 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -38.50% 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 1,407 Chemicals companies, SGL Carbon SE ranks worse than 93.89% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, SGL Carbon SE's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 82.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -38.50% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of SGL Carbon SE was 59.60% per year. The lowest was -56.40% per year. And the median was -15.40% per year.
SGL Carbon SE (OTCPK:SGLFF) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
SGL Carbon SE 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
SGLFF vs DOW: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, SGL Carbon SE's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SGL Carbon SE's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SGL Carbon SE's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
SGL Carbon SE 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -38.50% mean?
SGL Carbon SE (SGLFF) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -38.50% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for SGL Carbon SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #1321 out of 1407 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 93.9%.
Is SGL Carbon SE's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
SGL Carbon SE's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -38.50%. Based on the distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #1321 out of 1407 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #1321 out of 1407 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places SGL Carbon SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Chemicals companies is 0.90, based on 1,407 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for SGL Carbon SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SGL Carbon SE's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -38.50%. 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 $4.60 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -38.50%. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SGL Carbon SE (SGLFF), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -38.50% 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 $4.60 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.98.
GuruFocus considers SGL Carbon SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGLFF:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -38.50%
GF Value™: $4.98 vs. price of $4.60 (7.6% 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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