ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. SGL Carbon SE's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €23.6 Mil.
SGL Carbon SE's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,171.5 Mil. Therefore, SGL Carbon SE's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.01%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SGL Carbon SE's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:SGL'
s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -9.57 Med: -1.54 Max: 8.88
Current: -5.49
During the past 13 years, SGL Carbon SE's highest ROA % was 8.88%. The lowest was -9.57%. And the median was -1.54%.
WBO:SGL's ROA % is ranked worse than 86.77% of 1618
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 2.9
vs WBO:SGL: -5.49
SGL Carbon SE (WBO:SGL) ROA % Explanation
ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A banks ROA % is typically well under 2%.
Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:
Note:
The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data.
* 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.
Be Aware
Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % 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 ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.
SGL Carbon SE ROA % Related Terms
SGL Carbon SE ROA % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SGL Carbon SE's ROA % 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 ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, SGL Carbon SE's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SGL Carbon SE's ROA % 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 ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total 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.
ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
SGL Carbon SE (WBO:SGL) has a ROA % of 2.01% as of Mar. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on SGL Carbon SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #1404 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is SGL Carbon SE's ROA % too high?
SGL Carbon SE's current ROA % is 2.01%. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 2.90. SGL Carbon SE's value of 2.01% is 30.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #1404 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SGL Carbon SE has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SGL Carbon SE's ROA % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, SGL Carbon SE ranks #1404 out of 1618 companies for ROA %. This places SGL Carbon SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROA % is 2.90. SGL Carbon SE's value of 2.01% is 30.7% 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 ROA % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 2.90, based on 1,618 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SGL Carbon SE's current ROA % of 2.01% is 30.7% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on SGL Carbon SE and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 2.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SGL Carbon SE's current ROA % is 2.01%. 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 (WBO: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 ROA % is 2.01% and 30.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 2.90. SGL Carbon SE's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SGL Carbon SE (WBO:SGL), the current ROA % is 2.01% 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 (WBO: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 WBO:SGL:
ROA %: 2.01%
GF Value™: €4.01 vs. price of €4.64 (15.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.7% below the Chemicals median (#1404 of 1618)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO: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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