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SGL Carbon SEXTER:SGL -0.25%68 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.09 as of Aug. 05, 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 9.11. GuruFocus rates XTER:SGL with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.98 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,322 Chemicals companies, SGL Carbon SE ranks better than 61.42% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, SGL Carbon SE's enterprise value is €585.4 Mil.
SGL Carbon SE's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €58.0 Mil. Therefore, SGL Carbon SE's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.09.
The historical rank and industry rank for SGL Carbon SE's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:SGL'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -128.31 Med: 9.11 Max: 524.88
Current: 10.09
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of SGL Carbon SE was 524.88. The lowest was -128.31. And the median was 9.11.
XTER:SGL's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 61.42% of 1322
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.345
vs XTER:SGL: 10.09
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.
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.
SGL Carbon SE's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
SGL Carbon SE's share price for today is €4.015.
SGL Carbon SE'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 €-0.550.
* 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).
The historical data trend for SGL Carbon SE's EV-to-EBITDA 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 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.
SGL Carbon SE EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SGL Carbon SE's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SGL Carbon SE's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
SGL Carbon SE's current Enterprise Value is €585.4 Mil.
SGL Carbon SE'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 €58.0 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.
SGL Carbon SE (XTER:SGL) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.09 as of Aug. 05, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SGL Carbon SE. This is 11% above median its historical median of 9.11. According to the industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #510 out of 1322 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is SGL Carbon SE's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
SGL Carbon SE's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.09 is 11% above median its 10-year median of 9.11. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.35. SGL Carbon SE's value of 10.09 is 24.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #510 out of 1322 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SGL Carbon SE has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SGL Carbon SE's EV-to-EBITDA compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #510 out of 1322 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts SGL Carbon SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.35. SGL Carbon SE's value of 10.09 is 24.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.11 vs. the industry median of 13.35, SGL Carbon SE has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 13.35, based on 1,322 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. SGL Carbon SE's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.09 is 24.4% below 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 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 SGL Carbon SE. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SGL Carbon SE's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.09, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 9.11. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.98, compared to a current price of €4.02 — trading 0.9% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.09, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 9.11 and 24.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.35. SGL Carbon SE's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 SGL Carbon SE (XTER:SGL), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.09 as of Aug. 05, 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 €4.02 is trading 0.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.98.
GuruFocus considers SGL Carbon SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:SGL:
EV-to-EBITDA: 10.09 (11% above median its 10-year median of 9.11)
GF Value™: €3.98 vs. price of €4.02 (0.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.4% below the Chemicals median (#510 of 1322)
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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