Pre-Tax margin is calculated as Pre-Tax Income divided by its Revenue. SGL Carbon SE's Pre-Tax Income for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $7.2 Mil. SGL Carbon SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $213.3 Mil. Therefore, SGL Carbon SE's pretax margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.36%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SGL Carbon SE's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SGLFF'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.39 Med: -2.22 Max: 8.33
Current: -4
SGLFF's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 81.01% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs SGLFF: -4.00
SGL Carbon SE (OTCPK:SGLFF) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
SGL Carbon SE Pretax Margin % Related Terms
SGL Carbon SE Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SGL Carbon SE's Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax Margin % 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 Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SGL Carbon SE's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SGL Carbon SE's Pretax Margin % falls into.
* 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 (SGLFF) has a Pretax Margin % of 3.36% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on SGL Carbon SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #1284 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is SGL Carbon SE's Pretax Margin % too high?
SGL Carbon SE's current Pretax Margin % is 3.36%. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. SGL Carbon SE's value of 3.36% is 37% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #1284 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Pretax Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #1284 out of 1585 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places SGL Carbon SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. SGL Carbon SE's value of 3.36% is 37% 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 Pretax Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.33, based on 1,585 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SGL Carbon SE's current Pretax Margin % of 3.36% is 37% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on SGL Carbon SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SGL Carbon SE's current Pretax Margin % is 3.36%. 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 $5.05, compared to a current price of $5.25 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 3.36% and 37% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SGL Carbon SE (SGLFF), the current Pretax Margin % is 3.36% 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 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% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.05.
GuruFocus considers SGL Carbon SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGLFF:
Pretax Margin %: 3.36%
GF Value™: $5.05 vs. price of $5.25 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37% below the Chemicals median (#1284 of 1585)
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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