SGL Carbon SE (WBO:SGL) ROCE %: 6.24% (As of Mar. 2026)


WBO:SGL SGL Carbon SE WBO:SGL
63 GF Score
Price €4.80
GF Value €4.03
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is SGL Carbon SE ROCE %?

SGL Carbon SE WBO:SGL -4.67% 63 ROCE % is 6.24% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:SGL with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.03 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. SGL Carbon SE's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.24%.

SGL Carbon SE  (WBO:SGL) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

SGL Carbon SE ROCE % Related Terms

SGL Carbon SE ROCE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SGL Carbon SE's ROCE % 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.

SGL Carbon SE ROCE % Chart

SGL Carbon SE Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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SGL Carbon SE Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SGL Carbon SE ROCE % Calculation

SGL Carbon SE's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-6/( ( (1336.9 - 243.3) + (1167.4 - 214.9) )/ 2 )
=-6/( (1093.6+952.5)/ 2 )
=-6/1023.05
=-0.59 %

SGL Carbon SE's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=60/( ( (1167.4 - 214.9) + (1175.6 - 203.9) )/ 2 )
=60/( ( 952.5 + 971.7 )/ 2 )
=60/962.1
=6.24 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of 6.24% mean?
SGL Carbon SE (WBO:SGL) has a ROCE % of 6.24% as of Mar. 2026.
Is SGL Carbon SE's ROCE % too high?
SGL Carbon SE's current ROCE % is 6.24%. The Chemicals industry median ROCE % is 6.45. SGL Carbon SE's value of 6.24% is 3.2% below this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to DOW?
SGL Carbon SE's ROCE % of 6.24% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. The industry median ROCE % is 6.45. SGL Carbon SE's value of 6.24% is 3.2% 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 ROCE % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROCE % among Chemicals companies is 6.45, based on 1,594 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SGL Carbon SE's current ROCE % of 6.24% is 3.2% 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROCE % is 6.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SGL Carbon SE's current ROCE % is 6.24%. 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 €4.03, compared to a current price of €4.80 — trading 19% above its estimated fair value. The current ROCE % is 6.24% and 3.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 6.45. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SGL Carbon SE (WBO:SGL), the current ROCE % is 6.24% 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 €4.80 is trading 19% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.03. GuruFocus considers SGL Carbon SE to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:SGL:

  • ROCE %: 6.24%
  • GF Value™: €4.03 vs. price of €4.80 (19% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 3.2% below the Chemicals median

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges SGLFF:USA0MPL:UKSGL:Germany
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.
63GF Score

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