WallStSmart

GrafTech International Ltd (EAF) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

GrafTech International Ltd stock (EAF) is currently trading at $6.05. GrafTech International Ltd PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.30. Analyst consensus price target for EAF is $9.75. WallStSmart rates EAF as Sell.

  • EAF PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
  • EAF PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
  • EAF intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
  • EAF stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
  • EAF fair value vs current price
  • EAF insider transactions and insider buying
  • Is EAF undervalued or overvalued?
  • GrafTech International Ltd financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
  • EAF Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
  • EAF analyst price target and Smart Rating
EAF

GrafTech International

NYSEINDUSTRIALS
$6.05
$0.03 (0.50%)
52W$4.92
$20.32
Target$9.75+61.2%

📊 No data available

Try selecting a different time range

WallStSmart

Smart Analysis

GrafTech International Ltd (EAF) · 9 metrics scored

Smart Score

22
out of 100
Grade: F
Avoid
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in price/sales. Concerns around market cap and return on equity. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.

GrafTech International Ltd (EAF) Key Strengths (1)

Avg Score: 10.0/10
Price/SalesValuation
0.3010/10

Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue

Supporting Valuation Data

Forward P/E
6.8
Attractive
Price/Sales (TTM)
0.298
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
2.195
Undervalued

GrafTech International Ltd (EAF) Areas to Watch (8)

Avg Score: 1.4/10
Return on EquityProfitability
-213.70%0/10

Company is destroying shareholder value

Operating MarginProfitability
-30.70%0/10

Losing money on operations

Revenue GrowthGrowth
-13.20%0/10

Revenue declining -13.20%, a shrinking business

EPS GrowthGrowth
-63.50%0/10

Earnings declining -63.50%, profits shrinking

Profit MarginProfitability
-43.60%0/10

Company is losing money with a negative profit margin

Price/BookValuation
13.862/10

Very expensive at 13.9x book value

Market CapQuality
$150M3/10

Micro-cap company with very limited liquidity and high volatility

Institutional Own.Quality
39.65%6/10

Moderate institutional interest at 39.65%

Supporting Valuation Data

EAF Target Price
$9.75
8% Downside

GrafTech International Ltd (EAF) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 22/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 9 metrics analyzed, 1 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 8 fall into concern territory (avg 1.4/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.30) suggest the stock is attractively priced.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (13.86) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -13.20%, EPS Growth at -63.50%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -213.70%, Operating Margin at -30.70%, Profit Margin at -43.60%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -213.70% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -13.20% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

EAF Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

EAF's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.30x trades at a 49% premium to its historical average of 0.2x (83th percentile). The current valuation is 63% below its historical high of 0.8x set in Dec 2025, and 893% above its historical low of 0.03x in Aug 2024. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.0x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.

Compare EAF with Competitors

Top ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS stocks by market cap

Compare any two stocks →

WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for GrafTech International Ltd (EAF) · INDUSTRIALSELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS

The Big Picture

GrafTech International Ltd is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 504M with 13% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -43.6% profit margin.

Key Findings

Low Leverage

Debt-to-equity ratio of -4.22 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 138M in cash.

Revenue Decline

Revenue contracted 13% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.

Operating at a Loss

The company is unprofitable with a -43.6% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.

What to Watch Next

Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.70, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.

Debt management: total debt of 1.1B is significantly higher than cash (138M). Monitor refinancing risk.

Sector dynamics: monitor ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact GrafTech International Ltd.

Bottom Line

GrafTech International Ltd is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Insider Transactions(50 last 3 months)

Total Buys
22
Total Sells
28

Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings

Last updated: 8:23:22 AM

About GrafTech International Ltd(EAF)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

INDUSTRIALS

Industry

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & PARTS

Country

USA

GrafTech International Ltd. researches, develops, manufactures and sells graphite and carbon based products worldwide. The company is headquartered in Brooklyn Heights, Ohio.

Visit GrafTech International Ltd (EAF) Website
982 KEYNOTE CIRCLE, BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, OH, UNITED STATES, 44131