SGL Carbon SEXTER:SGL -2.93%65 FCF Margin % is 3.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 2.63. 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 1,579 Chemicals companies, SGL Carbon SE ranks better than 61.05% on this metric.
FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. SGL Carbon SE's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €6.2 Mil. SGL Carbon SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €184.5 Mil. Therefore, SGL Carbon SE's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.36%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SGL Carbon SE's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:SGL'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.74 Med: 2.63 Max: 7.44
Current: 4.4
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of SGL Carbon SE was 7.44%. The lowest was -11.74%. And the median was 2.63%.
XTER:SGL's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 61.05% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs XTER:SGL: 4.40
SGL Carbon SE FCF Margin % Related Terms
SGL Carbon SE FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SGL Carbon SE's FCF 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SGL Carbon SE's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SGL Carbon SE's FCF 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 FCF Margin % of 3.36% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on SGL Carbon SE and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 2.63. According to the industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #615 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38.9%.
Is SGL Carbon SE's FCF Margin % too high?
SGL Carbon SE's current FCF Margin % of 3.36% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 2.63. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. SGL Carbon SE's value of 3.36% is 88.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #615 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above 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 FCF Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #615 out of 1579 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts SGL Carbon SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. SGL Carbon SE's value of 3.36% is 88.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.63 vs. the industry median of 1.78, 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 FCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.78, based on 1,579 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SGL Carbon SE's current FCF Margin % of 3.36% is 88.8% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on SGL Carbon SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SGL Carbon SE's current FCF Margin % is 3.36%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 2.63. 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 €4.64 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 3.36%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 2.63 and 88.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.78. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SGL Carbon SE (XTER:SGL), the current FCF Margin % is 3.36% 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 €4.64 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.01.
GuruFocus considers SGL Carbon SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:SGL:
FCF Margin %: 3.36% (28% above median its 10-year median of 2.63)
GF Value™: €4.01 vs. price of €4.64 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 88.8% above the Chemicals median (#615 of 1579)
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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