EAF (GrafTech International) Interest Expense: $-94.7 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


EAF GrafTech International Ltd EAF
53 GF Score
Price $6.32
GF Value $13.35
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is GrafTech International Interest Expense?

GrafTech International EAF -12.22% 53 Interest Expense is $-94.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates EAF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. GrafTech International's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -23.5 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-94.7 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. GrafTech International's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -30.7 Mil. GrafTech International's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -23.5 Mil. GrafTech International did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.


GrafTech International  (NYSE:EAF) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

GrafTech International's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-23.5 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-30.7 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,096.7 Mil.

GrafTech International's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

GrafTech International did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.


GrafTech International Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GrafTech International's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

GrafTech International Annual Data
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GrafTech International Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-94.7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-94.7 Mil mean?
GrafTech International (EAF) has a Interest Expense of $-94.7 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on GrafTech International and its competitors.
Is GrafTech International's Interest Expense too high?
GrafTech International's current Interest Expense is $-94.7 Mil. Overall, GrafTech International has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GrafTech International's Interest Expense compare to ESP and TGEN?
GrafTech International's Interest Expense of $-94.7 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for an Industrial Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on GrafTech International and its competitors. GrafTech International's current Interest Expense is $-94.7 Mil. 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 $13.35, compared to a current price of $6.32 — trading 52.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-94.7 Mil. GrafTech International's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GrafTech International (EAF), the current Interest Expense is $-94.7 Mil 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 GrafTech International (EAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GrafTech International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $6.32 is trading 52.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.35. GuruFocus considers GrafTech International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for EAF:

  • Interest Expense: $-94.7 Mil
  • GF Value™: $13.35 vs. price of $6.32 (52.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 4 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges EAF:MexicoG6G0:Germany
Address 982 Keynote Circle, Brooklyn Heights, Independence, OH, USA, 44131
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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