SGL Carbon Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 0/6
SGL Carbon's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -22.2%, while the Electrical industry saw earnings growing at 39.6% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 2.2% per year.
Key information
-22.24%
Earnings growth rate
-22.13%
EPS growth rate
| Electrical Industry Growth | 30.25% |
| Revenue growth rate | -2.23% |
| Return on equity | -13.99% |
| Net Margin | -8.40% |
| Next Earnings Update | 06 Aug 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 26
SGL: Future Returns Will Hinge On Executing 2026 Earnings Guidance
SGL Carbon's analyst price target has shifted modestly as recent research updates, including a €2 increase at one firm and a €0.07 reduction at another, reflect differing views among analysts on the stock's risk profile and earnings outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent price target revisions for SGL Carbon highlight a mix of optimism and caution, with one research house lifting its target by €2 and another trimming its target by €0.07.Narrative Update • Jun 04
SGL: Future Returns Will Depend On Delivering 2026 Margin And Earnings Guidance
Analysts have raised their average price target for SGL Carbon by €1.20, citing updated assumptions for fair value, revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple, as reflected in recent research from firms including Jefferies and Deutsche Bank. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to enough support in their updated assumptions to justify raising fair value estimates.
New Narrative • Apr 22
Semiconductor And Nuclear Tailwinds Will Support Long Term Earnings Recovery
Catalysts About SGL Carbon SGL Carbon develops and supplies carbon and graphite based materials and components for applications in semiconductors, automotive, chemicals, energy, nuclear, defense and aerospace. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Apr 12
SGL: Future Returns Will Hinge On Delivering Cautious Long Term Guidance
Narrative Update on SGL Carbon The analyst price target for SGL Carbon has moved slightly lower to about €3.43 from roughly €3.46, as analysts adjust their models to reflect the recent €0.07 trim in target highlighted in the latest Deutsche Bank research and updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows only modest recalibration of views on SGL Carbon, with price targets adjusted within a relatively tight range around the mid €3 level.Narrative Update • Mar 29
SGL: Future Returns Will Depend On Executing At A Cautious Hold Stance
Analysts have nudged their view on SGL Carbon slightly higher, with the consensus price target moving from €3.65 to €3.77. This reflects updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue trends, profit margins and future P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Mar 10
SGL: Future Returns Will Rely On Delivering Profits At Fairly Valued Levels
Analysts have raised their price target on SGL Carbon to €3.77 from €3.65, citing updated assumptions around discount rates and future P/E multiples as the main factors behind this change. Analyst Commentary Analysts are fine tuning their view on SGL Carbon rather than making a wholesale call, which is reflected in the modest lift in the price target alongside a Hold rating.Narrative Update • Feb 24
SGL: Future Returns Will Depend On Delivering Profits Despite Graphite Deal Risks
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for SGL Carbon slightly higher from €3.42 to €3.46, reflecting minor changes in the discount rate, revenue expectations, profit margin assumptions and future P/E. What's in the News SGL Carbon, LLC agreed a 10 year graphite supply deal with X-energy Reactor Company, LLC for its Xe-100 small modular reactor program, covering current and future projects in the SMR pipeline (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 09
SGL: Future Returns Will Rely On Delivering Earnings Under Reduced Expectations
Analysts have trimmed their outlook on SGL Carbon, with a recent Street price target move from €4.10 to €3.65. This reflects updated assumptions on discount rates and earnings expectations.Analysis Article • Feb 05
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying SGL Carbon SE (ETR:SGL)?
While SGL Carbon SE ( ETR:SGL ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a significant share price rise of...Narrative Update • Jan 26
SGL: Future Returns Will Depend On Margin Delivery Under Softer Sales Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on SGL Carbon to €3.65 from €4.10, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, profit margins and future P/E. However, they state that their overall view of the stock’s fair value remains broadly unchanged.Analysis Article • Jan 16
There's No Escaping SGL Carbon SE's (ETR:SGL) Muted Revenues Despite A 33% Share Price Rise
SGL Carbon SE ( ETR:SGL ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a...Narrative Update • Jan 12
SGL: Future Returns Will Hinge On Margin Resilience And Softer Sales Outlook
Narrative Update on SGL Carbon Analysts have trimmed their price target on SGL Carbon to €3.65 from €4.10, citing updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E that point to a slightly more cautious outlook on the shares. Analyst Commentary The revised price target of €3.65, down from €4.10, reflects a more cautious stance on SGL Carbon, with analysts adjusting their fair value, discount rate, revenue, margin, and future P/E assumptions.Narrative Update • Dec 26
SGL: Future Returns Will Depend On Margin Resilience Amid Softer Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their price target on SGL Carbon to EUR 3.65 from EUR 4.10, reflecting slightly lower revenue growth expectations, partially offset by a marginally improved profit margin outlook and a modestly reduced discount rate. Analyst Commentary Analyst views on SGL Carbon remain balanced, with the revised price target reflecting modestly tempered growth expectations alongside some confidence in margin resilience.Narrative Update • Dec 11
SGL: Future Upside Expected As Hold Rating Persists After Price Cut
Analysts have trimmed their price target on SGL Carbon by EUR 0.45, citing a slightly lower long term valuation framework while maintaining a broadly unchanged view on near term fundamentals. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the reaffirmed Hold stance as evidence that near term execution and earnings visibility remain broadly intact despite the reduced price target.Analysis Article • Nov 29
The Return Trends At SGL Carbon (ETR:SGL) Look Promising
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Narrative Update • Nov 27
SGL: Further Upside Expected Despite Lowered Price and Index Exit
The analyst price target for SGL Carbon was reduced from €4.10 to €3.65. This change reflects analysts' caution due to a slightly lower forecasted discount rate and a downward adjustment in future price-to-earnings expectations.Narrative Update • Nov 12
SGL: Stable Performance Expected Despite Higher Risk and Index Removal
Analysts have lowered their price target for SGL Carbon from €3.80 to €3.33, citing a more cautious outlook as a result of weaker projected revenue growth and profit margins. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates highlight a more cautious attitude toward SGL Carbon, with analysts indicating a reevaluation of the company's short- and medium-term prospects.Narrative Update • Sep 05
SiC And Carbon Fiber Restructuring Will Secure A Bright Future
The consensus analyst price target for SGL Carbon remains stable at €3.80, with negligible changes to both the discount rate and future P/E, indicating no meaningful shift in analyst outlook or fair value assumptions. What's in the News SGL Carbon SE lowered its 2025 sales guidance, now expecting a 10% to 15% decline from the prior year due to business trends and further restructuring of Carbon Fibers; previous guidance anticipated a decline of up to 10%.Analysis Article • May 09
We Think SGL Carbon (ETR:SGL) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Apr 05
SGL Carbon SE (ETR:SGL) Not Doing Enough For Some Investors As Its Shares Slump 29%
The SGL Carbon SE ( ETR:SGL ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a substantial 29%. For...
New Narrative • Jan 18
Silicon Carbide Focus Will Drive Future Market Revitalization
Strengthening focus on silicon carbide and semiconductors positions SGL Carbon for future growth despite a short-term market slowdown.Analysis Article • Nov 15
SGL Carbon (ETR:SGL) Strong Profits May Be Masking Some Underlying Issues
The recent earnings posted by SGL Carbon SE ( ETR:SGL ) were solid, but the stock didn't move as much as we expected...Analysis Article • Sep 07
Returns At SGL Carbon (ETR:SGL) Are On The Way Up
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Amongst...Analysis Article • Jun 22
SGL Carbon (ETR:SGL) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Mar 30
There May Be Some Bright Spots In SGL Carbon's (ETR:SGL) Earnings
The market was pleased with the recent earnings report from SGL Carbon SE ( ETR:SGL ), despite the profit numbers being...Analysis Article • Mar 23
At €6.53, Is It Time To Put SGL Carbon SE (ETR:SGL) On Your Watch List?
SGL Carbon SE ( ETR:SGL ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10% in...Analysis Article • Jan 17
SGL Carbon (ETR:SGL) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Dec 20
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At SGL Carbon (ETR:SGL)
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? In a...Analysis Article • Aug 19
Return Trends At SGL Carbon (ETR:SGL) Aren't Appealing
To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Firstly, we'll want to...Analysis Article • Jul 08
An Intrinsic Calculation For SGL Carbon SE (ETR:SGL) Suggests It's 44% Undervalued
Key Insights The projected fair value for SGL Carbon is €14.32 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity SGL Carbon is...Analysis Article • May 25
Why SGL Carbon SE (ETR:SGL) Could Be Worth Watching
While SGL Carbon SE ( ETR:SGL ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw significant share price...Analysis Article • Mar 30
Little Excitement Around SGL Carbon SE's (ETR:SGL) Earnings
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 9x SGL Carbon SE ( ETR:SGL ) may be sending bullish signals at the moment...Analysis Article • Mar 17
SGL Carbon SE (ETR:SGL) Shares Could Be 37% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, SGL Carbon fair value estimate is €13.28 Current share price...Analysis Article • Dec 17
Should You Investigate SGL Carbon SE (ETR:SGL) At €6.87?
SGL Carbon SE ( ETR:SGL ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10...Analysis Article • Oct 19
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of SGL Carbon SE (ETR:SGL)
Today we'll do a simple run through of a valuation method used to estimate the attractiveness of SGL Carbon SE...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How SGL Carbon makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 800 | -67 | 112 | 20 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 850 | -79 | 116 | 20 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 897 | -164 | 119 | 21 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 942 | -141 | 123 | 22 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 988 | -99 | 129 | 24 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 1,026 | -80 | 133 | 26 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,049 | 69 | 140 | 26 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 1,067 | 80 | 142 | 29 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 1,078 | 38 | 141 | 30 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 1,089 | 41 | 144 | 30 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 1,104 | 62 | 145 | 32 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 1,147 | 68 | 152 | 31 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 1,149 | 119 | 156 | 29 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 1,136 | 125 | 152 | 29 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 1,117 | 102 | 149 | 28 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 1,060 | 105 | 145 | 29 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 1,036 | 91 | 138 | 31 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 1,007 | 75 | 140 | 31 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 979 | -86 | 136 | 33 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 960 | -101 | 133 | 32 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 914 | -122 | 137 | 31 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 919 | -133 | 139 | 33 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 938 | -19 | 150 | 35 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 982 | -114 | 152 | 37 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,045 | -103 | 155 | 37 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,087 | -90 | 159 | 37 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,094 | -76 | 164 | 36 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,080 | 9 | 166 | 34 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,073 | 23 | 162 | 35 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,048 | 50 | 161 | 33 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,004 | 56 | 152 | 31 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 954 | 53 | 148 | 32 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 907 | 27 | 147 | 31 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 860 | -16 | 145 | 31 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 850 | -27 | 145 | 30 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 826 | -30 | 138 | 29 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 799 | -26 | 136 | 29 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 770 | -36 | 134 | 30 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 753 | -60 | 123 | 31 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 772 | -66 | 125 | 31 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 790 | -71 | 126 | 31 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 790 | -69 | 128 | 30 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 947 | -99 | 157 | 32 |
Quality Earnings: SGL is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: SGL is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: SGL is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 22.2% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare SGL's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: SGL is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Electrical industry (81.5%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: SGL has a negative Return on Equity (-13.99%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/09 01:21 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
SGL Carbon SE is covered by 17 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Catharina Claes | Berenberg |
| Thomas Junghanns | Berenberg |
| Alexander Virgo | BofA Global Research |