SGL Carbon SE
SGL
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#10688
SGL Carbon SE, founded in Wiesbaden, Germany, in 1878, is a global manufacturer... SGL Carbon SE, founded in Wiesbaden, Germany, in 1878, is a global manufacturer and distributor of carbon fiber and specialized graphite products through its various subsidiaries. The company serves markets across Germany, the broader European continent, the United States, China, Asia, Latin America, Africa, and Australia. Its operations are structured into four key business segments: Graphite Solutions, Process Technology, Carbon Fibers, and Composite Solutions. The company's diverse product range caters to numerous industries. For the automotive sector, it supplies critical components such as vehicle body and main parts, carbon-ceramic brake discs, battery solutions, friction materials, chassis components, gas diffusion layers and bipolar plates, vanes, rotors, and various sealing and bearing materials, along with solutions for thermal management. Its Composite Solutions segment further provides energy storage systems, leaf springs, and additional friction materials. SGL Carbon also plays a role in the advancement of fuel cell technology, developing solutions for energy conversion and zero-emission mobile applications in passenger cars, trains, and ferries. Moreover, it produces carbon fibers and semi-finished products utilizing both glass and carbon fibers. Beyond these areas, the company offers highly specialized materials for industrial applications, including isostatic graphite for compound semiconductor layers and silicon carbide coatings essential for semiconductor production. For process technology, its offerings encompass robust heat exchangers, columns, quenchers, pumps, piping, and sealing materials.
Share Price
$5.42
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$662.78M
Change (1 day)
-0.15%
Change (1 year)
67.10%
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Operating Margin for SGL Carbon SE (SGL)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 13.30%
According to SGL Carbon SE's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 13.30%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 8.12%.
Operating Margin history for SGL Carbon SE from 2002 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 13.30% | 63.79% |
| 2025 | 8.12% | -684.17% |
| 2024 | -1.39% | -126.73% |
| 2023 | 5.20% | -51.13% |
| 2022 | 10.64% | 22.58% |
| 2021 | 8.68% | 945.78% |
| 2020 | 0.83% | -77.45% |
| 2019 | 3.68% | -52.33% |
| 2018 | 7.72% | 35.44% |
| 2017 | 5.70% | 85.06% |
| 2016 | 3.08% | -131.75% |
| 2015 | -9.70% | 167.22% |
| 2014 | -3.63% | -74.15% |
| 2013 | -14.04% | -340.00% |
| 2012 | 5.85% | -45.58% |
| 2011 | 10.75% | 15.72% |
| 2010 | 9.29% | 212.79% |
| 2009 | 2.97% | -84.35% |
| 2008 | 18.98% | 2.37% |
| 2007 | 18.54% | 60.10% |
| 2006 | 11.58% | 9.76% |
| 2005 | 10.55% | 68.80% |
| 2004 | 6.25% | 626.74% |
| 2003 | 0.86% | 473.33% |
| 2002 | 0.15% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.22% | -99.53% |
TW
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| 25.36% | -98.09% |
JP
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| 4.23% | -99.68% |
DE
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| 7.07% | -99.47% |
SA
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| 2.91% | -99.78% |
CN
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about SGL Carbon SE's operating margin
What is SGL Carbon SE's operating margin?
SGL Carbon SE's operating margin is 13.30%, as of Nov 2026.
What was SGL Carbon SE's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, SGL Carbon SE's operating margin was 8.12%, compared with -1.39% in 2024.
How has SGL Carbon SE's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, SGL Carbon SE's operating margin was highest in 2022 (10.64%) and lowest in 2024 (-1.39%).
How does SGL Carbon SE's operating margin compare with similar companies?
SGL Carbon SE's operating margin (13.30%) is higher than that of 4 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., with 25.36%.