SGL Carbon SESGLFF -3.83%66 FCF Yield % is 6.75 as of Jun. 27, 2026, which is 93% above its 10-year median of 3.49. GuruFocus rates SGLFF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,610 Chemicals companies, SGL Carbon SE ranks better than 76.83% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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SGL Carbon SE FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SGL Carbon SE's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Chemicals subindustry, SGL Carbon SE's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SGL Carbon SE's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SGL Carbon SE's FCF Yield % 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 (SGLFF) has a FCF Yield % of 6.75 as of Jun. 27, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on SGL Carbon SE and its competitors. This is 93% above median its historical median of 3.49. According to the industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #373 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.2%.
Is SGL Carbon SE's FCF Yield % too high?
SGL Carbon SE's current FCF Yield % of 6.75 is 93% above median its 10-year median of 3.49. The Chemicals industry median FCF Yield % is 0.90. SGL Carbon SE's value of 6.75 is 654.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #373 out of 1610 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SGL Carbon SE has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SGL Carbon SE's FCF Yield % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #373 out of 1610 companies for FCF Yield %. This places SGL Carbon SE in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.90. SGL Carbon SE's value of 6.75 is 654.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.49 vs. the industry median of 0.90, 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 Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.90, based on 1,610 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SGL Carbon SE's current FCF Yield % of 6.75 is 654.2% 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on SGL Carbon SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SGL Carbon SE's current FCF Yield % is 6.75, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 3.49. 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 (SGLFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.05, compared to a current price of $5.25 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 6.75, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 3.49 and 654.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.90. SGL Carbon SE's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SGL Carbon SE (SGLFF), the current FCF Yield % is 6.75 as of Jun. 27, 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 (SGLFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SGL Carbon SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.25 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.05.
GuruFocus considers SGL Carbon SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGLFF:
FCF Yield %: 6.75 (93% above median its 10-year median of 3.49)
GF Value™: $5.05 vs. price of $5.25 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 654.2% above the Chemicals median (#373 of 1610)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGLFF 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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