SGL Carbon SE (SGL) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, SGL Carbon SE (SGL) has net assets worth €474.00 Million EUR (≈ $554.16 Million USD) as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€1.18 Billion ≈ $1.37 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€701.60 Million ≈ $820.24 Million USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check tangible equity quality of SGL Carbon SE to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €474.00 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 40.32% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 3.81% |
| 5-Year Change | 22.64% |
| 10-Year Change | 34.23% |
| Growth Volatility | 39.37 |
SGL Carbon SE - Net Assets Trend (2002–2025)
This chart illustrates how SGL Carbon SE's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See SGL days of operational coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for SGL Carbon SE (2002–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of SGL Carbon SE from 2002 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see SGL Carbon SE market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | €467.00 Million ≈ $545.97 Million |
-17.29% |
| 2024-12-31 | €564.60 Million ≈ $660.08 Million |
-8.18% |
| 2023-12-31 | €614.90 Million ≈ $718.88 Million |
+6.27% |
| 2022-12-31 | €578.60 Million ≈ $676.44 Million |
+51.94% |
| 2021-12-31 | €380.80 Million ≈ $445.20 Million |
+63.50% |
| 2020-12-31 | €232.90 Million ≈ $272.28 Million |
-45.70% |
| 2019-12-31 | €428.90 Million ≈ $501.43 Million |
-20.91% |
| 2018-12-31 | €542.30 Million ≈ $634.01 Million |
+15.80% |
| 2017-12-31 | €468.30 Million ≈ $547.49 Million |
+34.61% |
| 2016-12-31 | €347.90 Million ≈ $406.73 Million |
+13.77% |
| 2015-12-31 | €305.80 Million ≈ $357.51 Million |
-47.70% |
| 2014-12-31 | €584.70 Million ≈ $683.58 Million |
-12.34% |
| 2013-12-31 | €667.00 Million ≈ $779.79 Million |
-38.32% |
| 2012-12-31 | €1.08 Billion ≈ $1.26 Billion |
+2.49% |
| 2011-12-31 | €1.06 Billion ≈ $1.23 Billion |
+20.18% |
| 2010-12-31 | €877.90 Million ≈ $1.03 Billion |
+16.25% |
| 2009-12-31 | €755.20 Million ≈ $882.91 Million |
-1.64% |
| 2008-12-31 | €767.80 Million ≈ $897.64 Million |
+21.22% |
| 2007-12-31 | €633.40 Million ≈ $740.51 Million |
+42.34% |
| 2006-12-31 | €445.00 Million ≈ $520.25 Million |
+38.16% |
| 2005-12-31 | €322.10 Million ≈ $376.57 Million |
+20.50% |
| 2004-12-31 | €267.30 Million ≈ $312.50 Million |
+128.66% |
| 2003-12-31 | €116.90 Million ≈ $136.67 Million |
-40.87% |
| 2002-12-31 | €197.70 Million ≈ $231.13 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to SGL Carbon SE's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have decreased by 1242.4% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | €313.20 Million | 68.50% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | €-53.30 Million | -11.66% |
| Other Components | €1.07 Billion | 233.55% |
| Total Equity | €457.20 Million | 100.00% |
SGL Carbon SE Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of SGL Carbon SE ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Fineotex Chemical Limited
NSE:FCL
|
$547.19 Million |
|
Tectonic Therapeutic, Inc.
NASDAQ:TECX
|
$547.21 Million |
|
Hollyland China Electronics Technology Corp Ltd
SHE:002729
|
$547.27 Million |
|
Lanzhou Foci Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
SHE:002644
|
$547.74 Million |
|
iQIYI Inc
F:IQ8
|
$547.11 Million |
|
Wam Global Ltd
AU:WGB
|
$547.04 Million |
|
Korea District Heating Corp
KO:071320
|
$546.92 Million |
|
Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd
KLSE:5236
|
$546.66 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in SGL Carbon SE's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 554,900,000 to 457,200,000, a change of -97,700,000 (-17.6%).
- Net loss of 79,200,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 35,200,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 16,700,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €-79.20 Million | -17.32% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | €-35.20 Million | -7.7% |
| Other Changes | €16.70 Million | +3.65% |
| Total Change | €- | -17.61% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares SGL Carbon SE's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 1.36x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has increased from 0.65x to 1.36x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-12-31 | €7.76 | €5.07 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | €4.56 | €5.07 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | €4.16 | €5.07 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | €4.95 | €5.07 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | €6.15 | €5.07 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | €8.20 | €5.07 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | €9.39 | €5.07 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | €9.91 | €5.07 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | €11.42 | €5.07 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | €13.40 | €5.07 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | €13.12 | €5.07 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | €7.98 | €5.07 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | €6.79 | €5.07 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | €2.86 | €5.07 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | €3.54 | €5.07 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | €3.74 | €5.07 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €4.35 | €5.07 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €3.42 | €5.07 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €1.81 | €5.07 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €3.04 | €5.07 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €4.26 | €5.07 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €4.95 | €5.07 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €4.54 | €5.07 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | €3.74 | €5.07 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently SGL Carbon SE utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -17.32%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -9.32%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.73x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.55x
- Recent ROE (-17.32%) is below the historical average (-7.23%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 12.11% | 2.12% | 0.86x | 6.60x | €4.11 Million |
| 2003 | 43.25% | 4.81% | 0.84x | 10.72x | €38.67 Million |
| 2004 | -32.32% | -9.15% | 0.72x | 4.92x | €-113.13 Million |
| 2005 | 8.76% | 2.64% | 0.90x | 3.70x | €-4.01 Million |
| 2006 | 9.15% | 3.42% | 0.94x | 2.83x | €-3.80 Million |
| 2007 | 20.67% | 9.53% | 0.91x | 2.38x | €67.56 Million |
| 2008 | 24.94% | 11.82% | 0.90x | 2.35x | €114.07 Million |
| 2009 | -8.03% | -4.92% | 0.65x | 2.51x | €-135.35 Million |
| 2010 | 6.10% | 3.81% | 0.65x | 2.44x | €-33.74 Million |
| 2011 | 5.85% | 3.95% | 0.68x | 2.18x | €-43.21 Million |
| 2012 | 0.68% | 0.42% | 0.67x | 2.40x | €-99.41 Million |
| 2013 | -60.91% | -26.84% | 0.74x | 3.09x | €-461.48 Million |
| 2014 | -43.52% | -18.49% | 0.62x | 3.82x | €-303.76 Million |
| 2015 | -101.97% | -22.30% | 0.71x | 6.42x | €-323.93 Million |
| 2016 | -33.66% | -14.51% | 0.41x | 5.72x | €-144.88 Million |
| 2017 | 30.39% | 16.15% | 0.56x | 3.37x | €93.20 Million |
| 2018 | 7.77% | 3.94% | 0.66x | 2.98x | €-11.86 Million |
| 2019 | -21.36% | -8.23% | 0.72x | 3.59x | €-131.26 Million |
| 2020 | -58.95% | -14.15% | 0.73x | 5.70x | €-152.17 Million |
| 2021 | 20.30% | 7.49% | 0.73x | 3.70x | €38.25 Million |
| 2022 | 22.29% | 11.17% | 0.77x | 2.60x | €69.97 Million |
| 2023 | 6.77% | 3.76% | 0.74x | 2.43x | €-19.53 Million |
| 2024 | -14.47% | -7.82% | 0.77x | 2.41x | €-135.79 Million |
| 2025 | -17.32% | -9.32% | 0.73x | 2.55x | €-124.92 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares SGL Carbon SE's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $12,792,082,178
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -8.49%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGL Carbon SE (SGL) | €474.00 Million | 12.11% | 1.48x | $547.16 Million |
| Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd (39EA) | $47.59 Billion | -4.36% | 1.12x | $3.73 Billion |
| CHINA RISUN GROUP HD-10 (45Y) | $15.88 Billion | 0.13% | 2.77x | $1.15 Billion |
| Dongyue Group Limited (4D3) | $5.51 Billion | 8.45% | 0.82x | $2.34 Billion |
| ECORUB AB B (7M8) | $10.18 Million | -124.90% | 3.10x | $104.11K |
| China Sanjiang Fine Chemicals Company Limited (8C9) | $3.59 Billion | 11.10% | 1.61x | $437.46 Million |
| TAURUS ENERGY AB B SK120 (8LU) | $-340.28K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $2.91 Million |
| BASF SE (BAS) | $30.92 Billion | 12.90% | 1.27x | $45.45 Billion |
| BASF SE (BASA) | $40.92 Billion | -1.53% | 1.06x | $45.63 Billion |
| Advance NanoTek Limited (BBJ) | $4.20 Million | 13.36% | 0.37x | $27.06 Million |
| BRASKEM PFD ADR/2 O.N. (BRD) | $-16.50 Billion | 0.00% | 0.00x | $593.02 Million |
About SGL Carbon SE
SGL Carbon SE, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells special graphite, carbon fiber, and composite products in Germany, rest of Europe, the United States, China, rest of Asia, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Graphite Solutions, Process Technology, Carbon Fibers, and Composite Solutions. It offers products for automotive industries, including body … Read more