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GrafTech International (NYSE:EAF) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
GrafTech International's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,153.0 Mil.
GrafTech International's 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.
* 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 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.
GrafTech International's current Enterprise Value is $1,141.0 Mil.
GrafTech International's 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.
GrafTech International (EAF) has a EV-to-EBIT of -16.05 as of Jul. 20, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on GrafTech International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GrafTech International ranks #999999 out of 2370 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is GrafTech International's EV-to-EBIT too high?
GrafTech International's current EV-to-EBIT is -16.05. Based on the distribution chart, GrafTech International ranks #999999 out of 2370 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to ESP and TGEN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, GrafTech International ranks #999999 out of 2370 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places GrafTech International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 19.18. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBIT for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Industrial Products companies is 19.18, based on 2,370 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on GrafTech International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 19.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GrafTech International's current EV-to-EBIT is -16.05. 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 $13.32, compared to a current price of $6.32 — trading 52.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is -16.05. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GrafTech International (EAF), the current EV-to-EBIT is -16.05 as of Jul. 20, 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 $6.32 is trading 52.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.32.
GuruFocus considers GrafTech International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for EAF:
EV-to-EBIT: -16.05
GF Value™: $13.32 vs. price of $6.32 (52.6% below fair value)
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 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.
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