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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/08/2025: EAF (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $1.15
1 Year Target Price $1.15
0 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
5 | Hold |
0 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -9.21% | Avg. Invested days 21 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 268.44M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 1.15 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 1.15 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 5 | Beta 1.53 | 52 Weeks Range 0.52 - 2.53 | Updated Date 07/7/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.52 - 2.53 | Updated Date 07/7/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.48 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -27.17% | Operating Margin (TTM) -16.28% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -4.21% | Return on Equity (TTM) -213.73% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 6.8 | Enterprise Value 1112353655 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.52 |
Enterprise Value 1112353655 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.52 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.16 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.58 | Shares Outstanding 258112992 | Shares Floating 169882205 |
Shares Outstanding 258112992 | Shares Floating 169882205 | ||
Percent Insiders 29.79 | Percent Institutions 56.62 |
Upturn AI SWOT
GrafTech International Ltd
Company Overview
History and Background
GrafTech International Ltd. was founded in 1886 as National Carbon Company. It evolved from producing carbon brushes for electric motors to specializing in graphite electrode products for the steel and industrial sectors.
Core Business Areas
- Engineered Solutions: Provides advanced graphite and carbon-based solutions for demanding applications across various industries, including specialty graphite materials, crucibles, and furnace linings.
- Graphite Electrodes: Produces graphite electrodes essential for electric arc furnace (EAF) steel production. These electrodes conduct electricity to melt scrap steel.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of the CEO, CFO, and other senior executives overseeing different departments. The organizational structure is hierarchical, with various business units and functional departments reporting to the executive leadership.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Graphite Electrodes: Graphite electrodes are essential for EAF steelmaking. GrafTech is a leading producer globally. Market share is significant, but varies by region and year depending on the steel market demand. Competitors include Showa Denko, Tokai Carbon, and Fangda Carbon.
- Specialty Graphite Materials: Engineered solutions for industrial markets. They are utilized in high-temperature applications like silicon metal production. Market share is relatively smaller, focusing on niche markets. Competitors include Mersen and Poco Graphite.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The graphite electrode industry is cyclical, driven by global steel production and EAF steelmaking capacity. Supply constraints and environmental regulations can also impact the market. Demand is currently strong due to the growth of EAF steelmaking.
Positioning
GrafTech is a leading graphite electrode producer with a reputation for high-quality products and reliable supply. It focuses on long-term customer relationships and operational efficiency.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global graphite electrode market size is estimated to be worth billions of dollars annually. GrafTech's positioning as a leading producer allows it to capture a significant portion of this TAM.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- High-quality products
- Strong customer relationships
- Vertically integrated supply chain
- Experienced management team
Weaknesses
- Cyclical business
- Dependence on steel industry
- High capital intensity
- Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
Opportunities
- Growing EAF steel production
- Increasing demand for high-performance graphite electrodes
- Expansion into new markets
- Technological innovation in graphite materials
Threats
- Economic downturns
- Increased competition
- Raw material price volatility
- Environmental regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- SDK.F
- TKCSF
- 600516.SS
Competitive Landscape
GrafTech benefits from its strong brand reputation, high-quality products, and established customer relationships. However, it faces competition from lower-cost producers and companies with alternative technologies.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been cyclical, with periods of rapid expansion followed by contractions, influenced by the global steel market and industry dynamics.
Future Projections: Analyst estimates suggest modest growth potential, dependent on global steel production, infrastructure development, and the company's ability to maintain market share and manage costs.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in capacity expansion, cost reduction programs, and research and development efforts to improve product performance and efficiency.
Summary
GrafTech's performance is closely tied to the cyclical steel industry and the growth of EAF steel production. Its strengths include high-quality products and established customer relationships, while its weaknesses include cyclicality and dependence on raw material prices. The company faces threats from economic downturns and competition, but opportunities exist in expanding into new markets and improving product performance. Despite its inherent market challenges GrafTech's recent shift has shown an increasing focus on the engineering sector and new technologies, indicating a growing investment in the industries that are less cyclical and provide greater stability.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- Company Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market conditions and company performance are subject to change.
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About GrafTech International Ltd
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Brooklyn Heights, OH, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1995-08-09 | CEO, President & Director Mr. Timothy K. Flanagan | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Electrical Equipment & Parts | Full time employees 1072 | Website https://www.graftech.com |
Full time employees 1072 | Website https://www.graftech.com |
GrafTech International Ltd. research, develops, manufactures, and sells graphite and carbon-based solutions worldwide. The company offers graphite electrodes to produce electric arc furnace steel and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals; and petroleum needle coke, a crystalline form of carbon used in the production of graphite electrodes and synthetic graphite. It sells its products through direct sales force, independent sales representatives, and distributors. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio.

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