GrafTech International Ltd (EAF)
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Rating:48Neutral
Price Target:
$11.00
▲(35.80% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/09/26
The score is held down primarily by very weak financial performance (persistent losses, negative equity, and ongoing cash burn). Technicals provide some support via improving short-term momentum, and the earnings call adds a modest uplift due to reaffirmed volume commitments, planned pricing increases, and adequate near-term liquidity, but valuation remains constrained by loss-making results and no dividend.
Positive Factors
Seadrift vertical integration
Owning Seadrift gives GrafTech durable supply assurance for needle coke/decant oil, a key input. That reduces merchant-market exposure, lowers procurement volatility, and supports continuity of production and margin stability versus peers that must buy on the open market.
Negative Factors
Negative equity and high leverage
Negative equity and substantial debt materially constrain financial flexibility and raise refinancing and covenant risk. This structural balance-sheet weakness increases the likelihood of dilution, higher borrowing costs or renegotiation needs, limiting strategic options over the coming months.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Seadrift vertical integration
Owning Seadrift gives GrafTech durable supply assurance for needle coke/decant oil, a key input. That reduces merchant-market exposure, lowers procurement volatility, and supports continuity of production and margin stability versus peers that must buy on the open market.
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GrafTech International Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
GrafTech International (EAF) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$227.14M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)302.17K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)2.05
Revenue Growth0.65%
EPS Growth-59.06%
CountryUS
Employees1,072
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryElectrical Equipment & Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.87
Shares Outstanding26,047,884
10 Day Avg. Volume247,042
30 Day Avg. Volume302,172
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.28
Price to Book (P/B)-15.54
Price to Sales (P/S)8.00
P/FCF Ratio-33.47
Enterprise Value/Market Cap5.44
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.39
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-42.42
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-70.99
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$9.00Price Target Upside11.11% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)-5.26
Revenue Forecast (FY)$519.33M
GrafTech International Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
GrafTech International Ltd. research, develops, manufactures, and sells graphite and carbon-based solutions worldwide. It offers graphite electrodes to produce electric arc furnace steel and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals; and petroleum need...
How the Company Makes Money
GrafTech makes money primarily by selling graphite electrodes (especially ultra-high power electrodes) to steel producers that operate electric arc furnaces. Revenue is generated through (1) contracted sales under long-term agreements, where custo...
GrafTech International Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 01, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 31, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented a cautiously optimistic view: GrafTech reported solid volume growth (28,000 mt, +14% YoY; U.S. +37% YoY), improved order visibility (>85% committed), sequential cost improvement, supportive trade developments and strategic advantages (vertical integration, strong liquidity). However, profitability remains under pressure (net loss $43M, adjusted EBITDA negative $14M), ASPs declined YoY, utilization is low (65%), and geopolitical input-cost risks persist. Management expects pricing momentum and trade remedies to materially improve results in H2 2026 and into 2027, making the outlook constructive but with near-term headwinds.Positive Updates
Strong Sales Volume Growth
First-quarter sales volume of 28,000 metric tons, up 14% year-over-year; production was 29,000 metric tons with a capacity utilization rate of 65%.
Negative Updates
Profitability Pressure
Net loss of $43 million (loss of $1.66 per share) in Q1 and adjusted EBITDA negative $14 million versus negative $4 million in the prior year, primarily driven by lower average selling prices.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Sales Volume Growth
First-quarter sales volume of 28,000 metric tons, up 14% year-over-year; production was 29,000 metric tons with a capacity utilization rate of 65%.
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Company Guidance
GrafTech reiterated 2026 financial and operational guidance anchored by volume, cost and liquidity targets: Q1 production was 29,000 metric tons (65% utilization) and sales were 28,000 t (+14% YoY; U.S. sales +37% YoY), management maintains full‑year sales volume growth guidance of +5% to +10% YoY with >85% of anticipated 2026 volume already committed; Q1 average selling price was ~$3,900/ton (‑5% YoY, ‑2% QoQ) and the company announced a March 26 price uplift of $600–$1,200/ton on uncommitted volumes (with ~90% of the affected volume expected to flow in H2 and ASP inflection likely to show in Q3–Q4); Q1 cash costs were $3,848/ton (4% QoQ decline) and GrafTech’s target cash cost long‑run range is ~$3,600–$3,700/ton with a modest year‑over‑year improvement expected; Q1 net loss was $43M ($1.66/sh) and adjusted EBITDA was ‑$14M (vs. ‑$4M PY), cash used in operations was $15M and adjusted free cash flow was ‑$27M (vs. ‑$40M PY); full‑year CapEx ~ $35M; liquidity totaled $329M (cash $120M, $108M revolver availability, $100M delayed‑draw availability), revolver borrowing availability currently limited to ~ $115M less ~$7M of letters of credit, the remaining delayed‑draw is available until July 2026 and is expected to be drawn by end of Q2, and management noted that each $100/ton improvement in ASP equates to roughly $12M of incremental EBITDA/liquidity; safety TRIR improved to 0.35.GrafTech International Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
12
Very Negative
Cash Flow
20
Very Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 517.40M | 504.13M | 538.78M | 620.50M | 1.28B | 1.35B |
| Gross Profit | -29.14M | -15.68M | -22.19M | 26.66M | 545.40M | 653.70M |
| EBITDA | -17.42M | -4.74M | 1.67M | -145.21M | 546.80M | 589.04M |
| Net Income | -223.76M | -219.84M | -131.16M | -255.25M | 382.96M | 388.33M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 997.20M | 1.03B | 1.22B | 1.29B | 1.60B | 1.41B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 120.24M | 138.43M | 256.25M | 176.88M | 134.64M | 57.51M |
| Total Debt | 1.10B | 1.09B | 1.09B | 930.75M | 921.93M | 1.03B |
| Total Liabilities | 1.30B | 1.29B | 1.30B | 1.21B | 1.27B | 1.39B |
| Stockholders Equity | -304.43M | -259.63M | -78.90M | 78.25M | 337.71M | 23.40M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -105.11M | -120.50M | -74.40M | 22.52M | 252.46M | 384.78M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -64.36M | -81.62M | -40.09M | 76.56M | 324.63M | 443.04M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -30.91M | -38.33M | -34.21M | -53.82M | -71.97M | -57.86M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -477.00K | -341.00K | 155.72M | 18.71M | -176.27M | -471.79M |
GrafTech International Technical Analysis
Negative
8.10
Price Trends
8.56
Positive
9.27
Negative
11.68
Negative
Market Momentum
0.30
Positive
45.36
Neutral
32.62
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For EAF, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 8.1 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 9.38, below the 50-day MA of 8.56, and below the 200-day MA of 11.68, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.30 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 45.36 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 32.62 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for EAF.
GrafTech International Risk Analysis
GrafTech International disclosed 28 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. GrafTech International reported the most risks in the "Production" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
GrafTech International Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79 Outperform | $8.29B | 28.97 | 15.60% | 0.67% | 3.70% | -14.17% | |
76 Outperform | $1.77B | 51.94 | 7.31% | 0.35% | 15.92% | -12.16% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
57 Neutral | $1.33B | 6.83 | 116.90% | 6.02% | 2.71% | 266.27% | |
51 Neutral | $918.11M | -4.56 | -26.54% | ― | 48.29% | 11.56% | |
51 Neutral | $4.49B | ― | -139.28% | ― | 15.19% | 42.87% | |
48 Neutral | $227.14M | -10.17 | 96.57% | ― | 0.65% | -59.06% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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GrafTech International Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
GrafTech Launches $50 Million At-The-Market Equity Program
Neutral
May 29, 2026
On May 29, 2026, GrafTech International Ltd. entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement with Evercore Group L.L.C. that allows the company, at its discretion, to sell up to $50 million of its common stock through an at-the-market offering struc...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
GrafTech Shareholders Back Board, Auditors, Executive Pay
Positive
May 8, 2026
GrafTech International Ltd. held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 7, 2026, with 25,988,349 common shares entitled to vote as of the March 9, 2026 record date. Stockholders elected Jean-Marc Germain and Henry R. Keizer to three-year terms ...
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