SGLFF (SGL Carbon SE) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


SGLFF SGL Carbon SE SGLFF
66 GF Score
Price $5.25
GF Value $5.04
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is SGL Carbon SE Moat Score?

SGL Carbon SE SGLFF -3.83% 66 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates SGLFF with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.04 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,624 Chemicals companies, SGL Carbon SE ranks better than 93.17% on this metric.

SGL Carbon SE has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

SGL Carbon SE has Narrow Moat: SGL Carbon SE has some cost advantages due to economies of scale in the production of carbon-based products. The company benefits from proprietary technology and a moderate distribution network, but faces competition and lacks strong brand loyalty or significant regulatory barriers.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes SGL Carbon SE might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

SGL Carbon SE  (OTCPK:SGLFF) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

SGL Carbon SE Moat Score Related Terms

SGLFF vs DOW: Moat Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, SGL Carbon SE's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SGL Carbon SE's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SGL Carbon SE's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
SGL Carbon SE (SGLFF) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #111 out of 1624 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is SGL Carbon SE's Moat Score too high?
SGL Carbon SE's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #111 out of 1624 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 Moat Score compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #111 out of 1624 companies for Moat Score. This places SGL Carbon SE in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Chemicals company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. SGL Carbon SE's current Moat Score is 4. 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 $5.04, compared to a current price of $5.25 — trading 4.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SGL Carbon SE (SGLFF), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 28, 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 4.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.04. GuruFocus considers SGL Carbon SE to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SGLFF:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $5.04 vs. price of $5.25 (4.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 3 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address Sohnleinstrasse 8, Wiesbaden, HE, DEU, 65201
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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