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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, GrafTech International's enterprise value is $1,153.8 Mil.
GrafTech International's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-8.2 Mil. Therefore, GrafTech International's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -140.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for GrafTech International's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
EAF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -150.85 Med: 4.59 Max: 19.97
Current: -140.72
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of GrafTech International was 19.97. The lowest was -150.85. And the median was 4.59.
EAF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 2473
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 15.46
vs EAF: -140.72
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
GrafTech International (NYSE:EAF) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
GrafTech International's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
GrafTech International's share price for today is $6.81.
GrafTech International's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-8.660.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, GrafTech International's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GrafTech International's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
GrafTech International's current Enterprise Value is $1,153.8 Mil.
GrafTech International's EBITDA 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 $-8.2 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-EBITDA of -140.72 as of Jul. 22, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on GrafTech International. According to the industry distribution chart, GrafTech International ranks #999999 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is GrafTech International's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
GrafTech International's current EV-to-EBITDA is -140.72. Based on the distribution chart, GrafTech International ranks #999999 out of 2473 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GrafTech International has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GrafTech International's EV-to-EBITDA compare to ESP and TGEN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, GrafTech International ranks #999999 out of 2473 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places GrafTech International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.46. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 15.46, based on 2,473 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on GrafTech International. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 15.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GrafTech International's current EV-to-EBITDA is -140.72. 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 $6.81 — trading 48.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is -140.72. GrafTech International's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GrafTech International (EAF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -140.72 as of Jul. 22, 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 $6.81 is trading 48.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.32.
GuruFocus considers GrafTech International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for EAF:
EV-to-EBITDA: -140.72
GF Value™: $13.32 vs. price of $6.81 (48.9% 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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