Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. SGL Carbon SE's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $27.3 Mil. SGL Carbon SE's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,329.5 Mil. Therefore, SGL Carbon SE's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SGL Carbon SE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SGLFF'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -10.08 Med: -1.55 Max: 9.14
Current: -5.63
During the past 13 years, SGL Carbon SE's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.14%. The lowest was -10.08%. And the median was -1.55%.
SGLFF's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 86.2% of 1609
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.07
vs SGLFF: -5.63
SGL Carbon SE (OTCPK:SGLFF) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
SGL Carbon SE Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
SGL Carbon SE Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SGL Carbon SE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SGL Carbon SE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SGL Carbon SE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.05% mean?
SGL Carbon SE (SGLFF) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.05% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on SGL Carbon SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #1387 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 86.2%.
Is SGL Carbon SE's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
SGL Carbon SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.05%. The Chemicals industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.07. SGL Carbon SE's value of 2.05% is 33.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #1387 out of 1609 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #1387 out of 1609 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places SGL Carbon SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.07. SGL Carbon SE's value of 2.05% is 33.2% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Chemicals company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Chemicals companies is 3.07, based on 1,609 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SGL Carbon SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.05% is 33.2% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on SGL Carbon SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SGL Carbon SE's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.05%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.05% and 33.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.07. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SGL Carbon SE (SGLFF), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.05% 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 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.00.
GuruFocus considers SGL Carbon SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SGLFF:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.05%
GF Value™: $5.00 vs. price of $5.25 (5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.2% below the Chemicals median (#1387 of 1609)
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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