SGL Carbon SE (OTCPK:SGLFF) 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 .
SGL Carbon SE Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
SGL Carbon SE Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SGL Carbon SE'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.
SGL Carbon SE Forward PE Ratio Chart
SGL Carbon SE Annual Data
Trend
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
149.25
40.16
476.19
8.28
8.43
SGL Carbon SE Quarterly Data
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
138.89
149.25
153.85
129.87
35.59
40.16
51.02
46.73
35.97
476.19
238.10
41.49
8.28
17.05
14.46
9.56
8.43
14.53
SGLFF vs DOW: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, SGL Carbon SE'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.
SGL Carbon SE Forward PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SGL Carbon SE's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SGL Carbon SE's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
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.
SGL Carbon SE (SGLFF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.83 as of Jul. 08, 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 SGL Carbon SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #269 out of 660 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is SGL Carbon SE's Forward PE Ratio too high?
SGL Carbon SE's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.83. The Chemicals industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.85. SGL Carbon SE's value of 16.83 is 10.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #269 out of 660 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #269 out of 660 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts SGL Carbon SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.85. SGL Carbon SE's value of 16.83 is 10.7% below this benchmark. 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Chemicals companies is 18.85, based on 660 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. SGL Carbon SE's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.83 is 10.7% 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 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 SGL Carbon SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SGL Carbon SE's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.83. 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 $5.00, compared to a current price of $5.25 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.83 and 10.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 18.85. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SGL Carbon SE (SGLFF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.83 as of Jul. 08, 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 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.00.
GuruFocus considers SGL Carbon SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGLFF:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.83
GF Value™: $5.00 vs. price of $5.25 (5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.7% below the Chemicals median (#269 of 660)
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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