GrafTech International (NYSE:EAF) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
GrafTech International Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
GrafTech International Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GrafTech International's Forward PE Ratio 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.
GrafTech International Forward PE Ratio Chart
GrafTech International Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
Forward PE Ratio
3.24
5.31
6.37
6.13
3.37
GrafTech International Quarterly Data
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
Forward PE Ratio
6.57
5.49
3.24
4.23
3.91
4.62
5.31
4.53
5.25
3.66
6.37
6.89
7.08
5.48
6.13
5.62
4.29
4.04
3.37
5.76
11.78
70.92
EAF vs ESP, TGEN, UTKN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, GrafTech International's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, GrafTech International's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GrafTech International's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
GrafTech International Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
GrafTech International (EAF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on GrafTech International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GrafTech International ranks #999999 out of 1282 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is GrafTech International's Forward PE Ratio too high?
GrafTech International's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, GrafTech International ranks #999999 out of 1282 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GrafTech International has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GrafTech International's Forward PE Ratio compare to ESP and TGEN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, GrafTech International ranks #999999 out of 1282 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places GrafTech International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.85. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 19.85, based on 1,282 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on GrafTech International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GrafTech International's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. 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 $13.33, compared to a current price of $5.76 — trading 56.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. GrafTech International's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GrafTech International (EAF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 09, 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 $5.76 is trading 56.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.33.
GuruFocus considers GrafTech International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for EAF:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $13.33 vs. price of $5.76 (56.8% 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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