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GrafTech International Ltd. · Industrials · United States · $194M · Avg Vol: $2M/d

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StockRank
Q
21
V
31
M
17
P/E (TTM)
ROE
D/E
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

GrafTech is a highly leveraged industrial cyclical suffering from structural overcapacity in the graphite electrode market, failing our quality filters.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

GrafTech International Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of high-quality graphite electrode products essential for electric arc furnace (EAF) steel production. The company benefits from its vertical integration, owning a significant source of its raw material, needle coke, which provides a cost advantage and supply security. Its specialized product and strong market position are critical to the electric steelmaking industry.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue1.3B620.5M538.8M504.1M-26.7%
EPS14.80-9.90-5.10-8.45
Shares25.7M25.7M25.7M25.8M+0.6%
Debt921.9M925.6M1.1B1.1B5.9%
Equity337.7M78.2M-78.9M-259.6M-76.8%
Op CF324.6M76.6M-40.1M-81.6M-76.4%
Inv CF-72.0M-53.8M-34.2M-38.3M
Fin CF-176.3M18.7M155.7M-0.3M
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PRICE (1Y)-18.4%
7.588.479.3610.2611.15May 8Jun 1Jun 22
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$7.58
RSI (14)
30.1
52W High
$20.32
From 52W High
0.4%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
21
ROIC
-8.4%6.8
ROE
N/A
GP/Assets
-2.8%1.2
Op. Margin
-24.5%4.7
FCF/Assets
-3.6%19.6
Piotroski
36.2
Int. Cover
-0.8x10.3
D/E Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
3.33x85.4
Value
31
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
-50.7x25.0
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
-0.7x25.0
P/S
0.4x87.0
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
17
52W High %
37%2.8
RS 6M
-57%11.5
SMA 50/200
0.76x2.5
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
+17.3%70.4
EPS Improve
+50%52.2
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$194M
P/E (Forward)
-1.8x
Gross Margin
-5.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of EAF are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
EAFGrafTech International Ltd.(you)$194M2STRONG SELL
SKYXSKYX Platforms Corp.$145M2STRONG SELL
ENVXEnovix Corporation$1.5B1STRONG SELL
FACFactorial Energy Inc.$1.5B5STRONG SELL
DIA.LDialight plc$201M53HOLD
EOSEEos Energy Enterprises, Inc.$2.5B5STRONG SELL
RFILRF Industries, Ltd.$207M58HOLD
PLUN.DEPlug Power Inc.$3.9B8STRONG SELL
TET1 Energy Inc.$2.7B17STRONG SELL
AMPXAmprius Technologies, Inc.$2.2B26SELL

Peer medians: ROE 11.3% · P/E 31.4x · Gross margin 28.6%

GrafTech International Ltd. (EAF) — Stock Score Summary

GrafTech International Ltd. (EAF) has a MoatMap StockRank of 2/100 based on Quality (21/100), Value (31/100), and Momentum (17/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. GrafTech is a highly leveraged industrial cyclical suffering from structural overcapacity in the graphite electrode market, failing our quality filters.

GrafTech International Ltd. is a leading global manufacturer of high-quality graphite electrode products essential for electric arc furnace (EAF) steel production. The company benefits from its vertical integration, owning a significant source of its raw material, needle coke, which provides a cost advantage and supply security. Its specialized product and strong market position are critical to the electric steelmaking industry.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$7.58
Market Cap$194M
P/E (Forward)-1.80
Price/Book-0.66
Return on Invested Capital-8.4%
Gross Margin-5.6%
Operating Margin-24.5%
Revenue Growth11.9%
Free Cash Flow$-37M

GrafTech International Ltd. operates in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is GrafTech International Ltd.’s (EAF) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for GrafTech International Ltd. (EAF) is 2/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (21), Value (31), and Momentum (17) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does GrafTech International Ltd. have an economic moat?
GrafTech International Ltd. (EAF) has a Quality factor score of 21/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is GrafTech International Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for GrafTech International Ltd. (EAF) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 2/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is GrafTech International Ltd. in?
GrafTech International Ltd. (EAF) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry (United States).