SGL Carbon SEXTER:SGL -2.93%65 PB Ratio is 1.22 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 1.61. GuruFocus rates XTER:SGL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,583 Chemicals companies, SGL Carbon SE ranks better than 65.45% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-25), SGL Carbon SE's share price is €4.635. SGL Carbon SE's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €3.79. Hence, SGL Carbon SE's PB Ratio of today is 1.22.
The historical rank and industry rank for SGL Carbon SE's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:SGL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65 Med: 1.61 Max: 10.65
Current: 1.22
During the past 13 years, SGL Carbon SE's highest PB Ratio was 10.65. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.61.
XTER:SGL's PB Ratio is ranked better than 65.45% of 1583
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.79
vs XTER:SGL: 1.22
During the past 12 months, SGL Carbon SE's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -15.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -7.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of SGL Carbon SE was 40.00% per year. The lowest was -37.30% per year. And the median was 8.10% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
SGL Carbon SE PB Ratio Related Terms
SGL Carbon SE PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SGL Carbon SE's PB 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, SGL Carbon SE's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SGL Carbon SE's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SGL Carbon SE's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
SGL Carbon SE's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
SGL Carbon SE (XTER:SGL) has a PB Ratio of 1.22 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on SGL Carbon SE and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 1.61. Over the past decade, SGL Carbon SE's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 10.65. According to the industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #547 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 34.6%.
Is SGL Carbon SE's PB Ratio too high?
SGL Carbon SE's current PB Ratio of 1.22 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 1.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 10.65. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.79. SGL Carbon SE's value of 1.22 is 31.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #547 out of 1583 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SGL Carbon SE has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SGL Carbon SE's PB Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #547 out of 1583 companies for PB Ratio. This puts SGL Carbon SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.79. SGL Carbon SE's value of 1.22 is 31.8% below this benchmark. Historically, SGL Carbon SE's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 10.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.61 vs. the industry median of 1.79, SGL Carbon SE has consistently been below 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 PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.79, based on 1,583 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SGL Carbon SE's current PB Ratio of 1.22 is 31.8% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on SGL Carbon SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SGL Carbon SE's current PB Ratio is 1.22, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 1.61. 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 (XTER:SGL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.01, compared to a current price of €4.64 — trading 15.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 1.22, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 1.61 and 31.8% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.79. SGL Carbon SE's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SGL Carbon SE (XTER:SGL), the current PB Ratio is 1.22 as of Jun. 25, 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 (XTER:SGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SGL Carbon SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.64 is trading 15.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.01.
GuruFocus considers SGL Carbon SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:SGL:
PB Ratio: 1.22 (24% below median its 10-year median of 1.61)
GF Value™: €4.01 vs. price of €4.64 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.8% below the Chemicals median (#547 of 1583)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:SGL 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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