EAF (GrafTech International) ROE %: 0.00% (As of Mar. 2026)


EAF GrafTech International Ltd EAF
53 GF Score
Price $7.05
GF Value $13.35
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is GrafTech International ROE %?

GrafTech International EAF +0.43% 53 ROE % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates EAF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.35 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,009 Industrial Products companies, GrafTech International ranks worse than 33233.6% on this metric.

ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. GrafTech International's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-173.1 Mil. GrafTech International's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-282.0 Mil. Therefore, GrafTech International's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was N/A%.

The historical rank and industry rank for GrafTech International's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:

During the past 13 years, GrafTech International's highest ROE % was 212.10%. The lowest was -122.73%. And the median was -16.33%.

EAF's ROE % is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 5.91
* Ranked among companies with meaningful ROE % only.

GrafTech International  (NYSE:EAF) ROE % Explanation

ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-173.108/-282.0305
=(Net Income / Revenue )*(Revenue / Total Assets)*(Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
=(-173.108 / 500.404)*(500.404 / 1012.995)*(1012.995 / -282.0305)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover*Equity Multiplier
=-34.59 %*0.494*N/A
=ROA %*Equity Multiplier
=-17.09 %*N/A
=N/A %

With this breakdown, it is clear that if a company grows its Net Profit Margin, its Asset Turnover, or its Leverage, it can grow its ROE %.

The factors that affect a company's ROE % can also be illustrated with the five-step DuPont Analysis:

ROE %(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Stockholders Equity
=-173.108/-282.0305
=(Net Income / Pre-Tax Income) * (Pre-Tax Income / Operating Income) * (Operating Income / Revenue) * (Revenue / Total Assets) * (Total Assets / Total Stockholders Equity)
= (-173.108 / -167.872) * (-167.872 / -122.644) * (-122.644 / 500.404) * (500.404 / 1012.995) * (1012.995 / -282.0305)
= Tax Burden * Interest Burden * Operating Margin % * Asset Turnover * Equity Multiplier
= 1.0312 * 1.3688 * -24.51 % * 0.494 * N/A
=N/A %

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. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.

* 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

Net Income is used.

Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.

Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.


GrafTech International ROE % Related Terms


GrafTech International ROE % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for GrafTech International's ROE % 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.

GrafTech International ROE % Chart

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EAF vs RFIL, TGEN, ESP: ROE % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, GrafTech International's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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.


GrafTech International ROE % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, GrafTech International's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where GrafTech International's ROE % falls into.


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GrafTech International ROE % Calculation

GrafTech International's annualized ROE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Stockholders Equity (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=-219.835/( (-78.902+-259.628)/ 2 )
=-219.835/-169.265
=N/A %

GrafTech International's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE %=Net Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )/( (Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Dec. 2025 )+Total Stockholders Equity (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=-173.108/( (-259.628+-304.433)/ 2 )
=-173.108/-282.0305
=N/A %

* 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 ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity 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. ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

* Note that if the average Total Stockholders Equity is zero or negative, then ROE % would be considered meaningless and hence not be calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROE % →
What does a ROE % of 0.00% mean?
GrafTech International (EAF) has a ROE % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on GrafTech International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, GrafTech International ranks #999999 out of 3009 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is GrafTech International's ROE % too high?
GrafTech International's current ROE % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, GrafTech International ranks #999999 out of 3009 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GrafTech International has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GrafTech International's ROE % compare to RFIL and TGEN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, GrafTech International ranks #999999 out of 3009 companies for ROE %. This places GrafTech International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 5.91. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % for an Industrial Products company?
The median ROE % among Industrial Products companies is 5.91, based on 3,009 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on GrafTech International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median ROE % is 5.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GrafTech International's current ROE % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GrafTech International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GrafTech International (EAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.35, compared to a current price of $7.05 — trading 47.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 0.00%. GrafTech International's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For GrafTech International (EAF), the current ROE % is 0.00% 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 GrafTech International (EAF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GrafTech International stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $7.05 is trading 47.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.35. GuruFocus considers GrafTech International to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for EAF:

  • ROE %: 0.00%
  • GF Value™: $13.35 vs. price of $7.05 (47.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 53/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the EAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


GrafTech International Business Description

Other Exchanges EAF:MexicoG6G0:Germany
Address 982 Keynote Circle, Brooklyn Heights, Independence, OH, USA, 44131
GrafTech International Ltd is a manufacturer of high-quality graphite electrode products essential to the production of EAF steel and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The company has only reportable segment, Industrial Materials, is comprised of its two product categories: graphite electrodes and petroleum needle coke products used as raw material in the production of graphite electrodes.
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