SGL Carbon SEXTER:SGL -5.07%65 EBITDA Margin % is 14.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 42% above its 10-year median of 10.40. GuruFocus rates XTER:SGL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,584 Chemicals companies, SGL Carbon SE ranks worse than 59.66% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. SGL Carbon SE's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €27.2 Mil. SGL Carbon SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €184.5 Mil. Therefore, SGL Carbon SE's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.74%.
SGL Carbon SE (XTER:SGL) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
SGL Carbon SE EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
SGL Carbon SE EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SGL Carbon SE's EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SGL Carbon SE's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SGL Carbon SE's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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 (XTER:SGL) has a EBITDA Margin % of 14.74% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on SGL Carbon SE and its competitors. This is 42% above median its historical median of 10.40. According to the industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #945 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 59.7%.
Is SGL Carbon SE's EBITDA Margin % too high?
SGL Carbon SE's current EBITDA Margin % of 14.74% is 42% above median its 10-year median of 10.40. The Chemicals industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64. SGL Carbon SE's value of 14.74% is 53% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #945 out of 1584 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SGL Carbon SE has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SGL Carbon SE's EBITDA Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #945 out of 1584 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places SGL Carbon SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64. SGL Carbon SE's value of 14.74% is 53% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.40 vs. the industry median of 9.64, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Chemicals companies is 9.64, based on 1,584 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SGL Carbon SE's current EBITDA Margin % of 14.74% is 53% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on SGL Carbon SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SGL Carbon SE's current EBITDA Margin % is 14.74%, which is 42% above median its own 10-year median of 10.40. 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 (XTER:SGL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.01, compared to a current price of €4.78 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 14.74%, which is 42% above median its 10-year median of 10.40 and 53% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.64. SGL Carbon SE's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SGL Carbon SE (XTER:SGL), the current EBITDA Margin % is 14.74% 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 (XTER:SGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SGL Carbon SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.78 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.01.
GuruFocus considers SGL Carbon SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:SGL:
EBITDA Margin %: 14.74% (42% above median its 10-year median of 10.40)
GF Value™: €4.01 vs. price of €4.78 (19.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53% above the Chemicals median (#945 of 1584)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER: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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