GURU.Markets stock price, segment price, and overall market index valuation
The company's share price GrafTech International
GrafTech is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes used in electric arc furnaces (EAFs) for steel production. Its stock price is highly cyclical and directly correlates with global steel production using this method, which is more environmentally friendly than blast furnaces.
Share prices of companies in the market segment - Metal black
GrafTech International (EAF) is a key producer of graphite electrodes, an essential component for steel production in electric arc furnaces. We classify the company in the Ferrous Metallurgy segment. The chart below reflects the dynamics of this cyclical sector, allowing us to assess GrafTech's position against the backdrop of global trends.
Broad Market Index - GURU.Markets
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, a key component in electric arc furnace steel production. As a component of the GURU.Markets index, the company serves as a barometer for the metals industry. The chart below represents the entire market. See how GrafTech shares compare to the overall trend.
Change in the price of a company, segment, and market as a whole per day
EAF - Daily change in the company's share price GrafTech International
Price fluctuations in GrafTech, a graphite electrode manufacturer, reflect the cyclical nature of the metals industry. Change_co demonstrates high sensitivity to steel production. This indicator is an important component in the formulas on System.GURU.Markets that evaluate industrial raw materials companies.
Daily change in the price of a set of shares in a market segment - Metal black
GrafTech International Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes. This chart demonstrates the extreme volatility of the metals sector. Comparison with the EAF dynamics, which is a near-pure reflection of demand from the steel industry, reveals its highly cyclical nature.
Daily change in the price of a broad market stock, index - GURU.Markets
GrafTech is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes used in the steel industry. Its business is highly cyclical and directly dependent on the health of this sector. The chart below illustrates the high volatility typical of the commodities sector and helps assess GrafTech's performance.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole over 12 months
Annual dynamics of the company's market capitalization GrafTech International
The annual performance of GrafTech International, a graphite electrode manufacturer, is a direct barometer of the global steel industry. Its 12-month market capitalization growth is closely tied to increased steel production in electric arc furnaces, which boosts demand for its products and allows the company to benefit from the global trend toward more environmentally friendly steelmaking.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Metal black
GrafTech International Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes used in electric arc furnaces for steel production. Its business is highly cyclical and directly dependent on global steel demand. The chart clearly demonstrates this strong dependence on global industrial activity.
Annual dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
GrafTech, a producer of graphite electrodes for the steel industry, is a deeply cyclical company. Its stock price is directly dependent on global steel demand. Its chart is a barometer of the health of the global heavy industry, reflecting its ups and downs with enormous amplitude.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the month
Monthly dynamics of the company's market capitalization GrafTech International
The market capitalization of GrafTech, a graphite electrode manufacturer, is highly cyclical. Monthly fluctuations on the chart directly reflect demand from the steel industry, which uses its products in electric arc furnaces, making it sensitive to steel production volumes.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Metal black
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, an essential component for steel production in electric arc furnaces. Demand for its products is directly dependent on steel production volumes using this more environmentally friendly method. The graph below depicts the global industrial cycles that drive GrafTech's financial performance.
Monthly dynamics of market capitalization of broad market stocks, index - GURU.Markets
GrafTech International is one of the largest producers of graphite electrodes, essential for steelmaking. The company's shares are highly cyclical and closely linked to global steel production. Their performance can significantly outperform or underperform the market depending on the state of the global industry, particularly in China.
Dynamics of market capitalization of the company, segment and the market as a whole for the week
Weekly dynamics of the company's market capitalization GrafTech International
GrafTech International, a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes for the steel industry, is a cyclical company. Its weekly stock price is almost entirely dependent on global steel production and the price of its key product, making it a barometer of global industrial activity.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of the market segment - Metal black
Graphite electrode producers like GrafTech are entirely dependent on global steel demand. The entire sector is highly cyclical. The chart below illustrates these ups and downs. It allows one to assess how GrafTech's leadership position and its contracts impact its performance relative to competitors at different stages of the cycle.
Weekly dynamics of market capitalization of stocks of the broad market, index - GURU.Markets
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, essential for steel production in electric arc furnaces. Its shares are a direct bet on the steel industry. The chart will show how its performance correlates with this cyclical sector, rather than the broader market.
Market capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
EAF - Market capitalization of the company GrafTech International
GrafTech International's market capitalization is a barometer of the global steel industry. The chart shows how its value depends on demand for its graphite electrodes, which are essential for electric arc furnace steel production. Its highly cyclical nature reflects both steel prices and the cost of raw materials for its products.
EAF - Share of the company's market capitalization GrafTech International within the market segment - Metal black
GrafTech International is one of the world's leading producers of graphite electrodes, an essential component for steel production in electric arc furnaces. Within the ferrous metals sector, its market capitalization is directly linked to the health of the steel industry. An increase in this indicator signals strong demand for steel and, consequently, for its products.
Market capitalization of the market segment - Metal black
This chart shows the overall market capitalization of the entire ferrous metals sector. For GrafTech, a key supplier of graphite electrodes for the steel industry, this line is the pulse of steel production. Its dynamics are directly dependent on the health of the global economy and construction activity, making it a leading indicator for the company's business.
Market capitalization of all companies included in a broad market index - GURU.Markets
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, essential for steel production in electric arc furnaces. Its market capitalization is a barometer of green metallurgy, demonstrating the share of this key component in cleaner steel production.
Book value capitalization of the company, segment and market as a whole
EAF - Book value capitalization of the company GrafTech International
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes for metallurgy. Its book value comes from its massive factories with unique equipment for producing this critical component. This is the "hot" material foundation for steelmaking. How has this changed with steel prices? The chart below shows.
EAF - Share of the company's book capitalization GrafTech International within the market segment - Metal black
GrafTech International is a key producer of graphite electrodes. Its strength lies in its production assets: large plants in the US, Europe, and South Africa, which are an integral part of the global steel industry. The chart shows its dominant share of this critical industrial infrastructure.
Market segment balance sheet capitalization - Metal black
GrafTech, a graphite electrode manufacturer, is an extremely capital-intensive business, requiring the ownership of huge, energy-intensive factories. The BCap_Seg graph for the metallurgy sector clearly demonstrates how "heavy" and resource-intensive this industry is.
Book value of all companies included in the broad market index - GURU.Markets
GrafTech's assets include some of the world's largest factories producing graphite electrodes—a key component for electric arc furnaces. Its book value reflects its enormous production capacity. The chart clearly shows the physical weight of this important supplier to the global metals industry.
The ratio of market capitalization to book capitalization of a company, segment, and the market as a whole
Market capitalization to book capitalization ratio - GrafTech International
GrafTech's balance sheet is its graphite electrode plants. Its market valuation is a barometer of the global steel industry's health. When steel demand is high, investors are willing to pay a premium for its assets. The chart clearly reflects this cycle.
Market to book capitalization ratio in a market segment - Metal black
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, essential for steel production in electric arc furnaces. It's a highly cyclical business. Its valuation on this chart rises and falls with the steel industry and its product prices.
Market to book capitalization ratio for the market as a whole
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, essential for steel production in electric arc furnaces. It is a capital-intensive business, whose market valuation is highly dependent on the state of the global steel industry and the prices of its products. The chart illustrates this cyclical relationship.
Debts of the company, segment and market as a whole
EAF - Company debts GrafTech International
GrafTech International, a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes for the steel industry, operates in a highly cyclical industry. The company's debt level reflects its investments in production and its efforts to mitigate volatility. This chart shows how the company manages its balance sheet amidst sharp fluctuations in demand and prices for its products.
Market segment debts - Metal black
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, essential for steel production in electric arc furnaces. It is a capital-intensive and highly cyclical business, dependent on the global steel industry. This chart clearly shows how the company's debt load fluctuates depending on the price of its products and demand from steelmakers.
Market debt in general
Debt to book value of the company, segment and market as a whole
The company's debt to book capitalization ratio GrafTech International
GrafTech International is one of the largest producers of graphite electrodes for metallurgy. It is a highly cyclical business, dependent on global steel production. This chart shows how the company manages debt in a volatile market environment. It helps assess its ability to weather periods of low product prices without jeopardizing its financial stability.
Market segment debt to market segment book capitalization - Metal black
GrafTech International is a leading producer of graphite electrodes, essential for steel production in electric arc furnaces. Its business is highly cyclical and dependent on the state of the global metals industry. The chart shows the overall debt burden in the sector, allowing one to assess how GrafTech manages its finances in a volatile demand environment.
Debt to book value of all companies in the market
GrafTech International, a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes for the steel industry, operates in a highly cyclical industry. This chart shows the market's overall debt load. It is crucial for assessing how the company manages its debt during periods of peak demand and deep downturns typical of the steel sector.
P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/E - GrafTech International
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, essential for electric arc furnace steel production. This chart illustrates its cyclical business performance. This indicator's dynamics are closely linked to global steel production and electrode prices, making it a barometer of the metals industry.
P/E of the market segment - Metal black
GrafTech is a manufacturer of graphite electrodes for the steel industry. This chart shows the average valuation for the steel sector. It is key to understanding how GrafTech's valuation closely follows the highly cyclical prices of its products, which depend on global steel production.
P/E of the market as a whole
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of high-quality graphite electrodes, a critical component for electric arc furnace steel production. This chart reflects the overall health of the global steel industry. It allows investors to understand whether the EAF valuation follows global economic cycles that impact steel demand.
Future P/E of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/E of the company GrafTech International
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, essential for steel production in electric arc furnaces. The company's future profitability is directly dependent on the health of the global steel industry. This chart reflects analyst expectations for future steel production and demand for its key consumable.
Future (projected) P/E of the market segment - Metal black
GrafTech International is one of the world's leading manufacturers of graphite electrodes, a critical component in electric arc furnace steel production. This chart reflects its future profitability expectations, which are closely linked to the state of the global steel industry and the transition to more environmentally friendly production methods.
Future (projected) P/E of the market as a whole
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, essential for steel production in electric arc furnaces. This graph of overall market expectations reflects the state of the global steel industry. Growing industrial production and demand for steel directly drives demand for GrafTech products.
Profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company profit GrafTech International
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, a critical component for steel production in electric arc furnaces. This chart is a benchmark for the steel industry. The company's profitability is highly dependent on global steel demand and the prices of its high-tech products.
Profit of companies in the market segment - Metal black
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, a critical component for steel production in electric arc furnaces. The company's profitability is directly dependent on steel production volumes using this more environmentally friendly method. It serves as an indicator of the state of the global metals industry.
Overall market profit
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, which are essential for electric arc furnace steel production. Demand for its products is directly dependent on the volume of steel produced using this method. This graph, reflecting the overall health of the industrial sector, is a leading indicator for GrafTech. Economic growth demands more steel.
Future (predicted) profit of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) profit of the company GrafTech International
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, a critical component for electric arc furnace steel production. This chart reflects analysts' expectations for future profits. The forecast is closely tied to global steel production and the industry's transition to the more environmentally friendly electric arc furnace method.
Future (predicted) profit of companies in the market segment - Metal black
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, a critical component for electric arc furnace steel production. Profitability forecasts for this sector, shown in the graph, are dependent on steel production volumes. This chart helps assess how GrafTech's business relates to global steel demand and the transition to more environmentally friendly steel production.
Future (predicted) profit of the market as a whole
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, essential for steel production in electric arc furnaces. Demand for its products is directly dependent on steel production volumes, which is an accurate barometer of global industrial activity. A positive forecast on this chart foreshadows increased steel production and orders for GrafTech.
P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
P/S - GrafTech International
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, essential for steel production in electric arc furnaces. This chart shows how the market values the company's revenue, which is highly dependent on cycles in the steel industry. This metric serves as a barometer of the health of the global steel market.
P/S market segment - Metal black
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, a critical component for steel production in electric arc furnaces. This chart shows the average revenue estimate for the steelmaking sector. It helps assess how the cyclical nature of the steel industry affects the valuation of a key supplier.
P/S of the market as a whole
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, a critical component for steel production in electric arc furnaces. The company's revenue is highly dependent on cycles in the steel industry. This chart shows how the market values the revenue of a cyclical industrial manufacturer compared to average estimates.
Future P/S of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) P/S of the company GrafTech International
GrafTech International is a leading producer of graphite electrodes, essential for electric arc furnace steel production. This chart shows how investors estimate its future earnings. This estimate is highly dependent on global steel production and the price of its key product.
Future (projected) P/S of the market segment - Metal black
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, essential for electric arc furnace steel production. This chart compares the company's estimated future sales with other ferrous metals producers. It reflects investor expectations for global steel production and the industry's transition to more environmentally friendly technologies.
Future (projected) P/S of the market as a whole
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, essential for electric arc furnace steel production. Demand for its products is highly cyclical and directly dependent on steel production volumes. This revenue growth expectation chart for GrafTech is an indicator of global industrial activity and steel demand.
Sales of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company sales GrafTech International
This chart illustrates the revenue of GrafTech International, a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes. This product is an essential component of electric arc furnaces used in steel production. The company's revenue is highly cyclical and directly depends on steel production volumes using this method and electrode prices, which can fluctuate widely.
Sales of companies in the market segment - Metal black
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of high-quality graphite electrodes, an essential component for electric arc furnace steel production. This chart shows revenues in the ferrous metallurgy sector. It is an indicator of global steel production, particularly electric arc steel, which directly determines demand and prices for GrafTech products.
Overall market sales
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, a critical component in electric arc furnace steel production. Demand for its products is directly dependent on the volume of steel produced using this method. This chart, reflecting the state of the global industry, is an accurate barometer of demand for GrafTech products.
Future sales volume of the company, segment and market as a whole
Future (projected) sales of the company GrafTech International
GrafTech International is one of the world's largest producers of graphite electrodes, a critical component in electric arc furnaces. This revenue projection chart is directly related to the state of the global steel industry. The growth reflects expectations for increased steel production using this more environmentally friendly method.
Future (projected) sales of companies in the market segment - Metal black
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of high-quality graphite electrodes. This component is critical for steel production in electric arc furnaces, a more environmentally friendly method than blast furnaces. This chart shows projected revenues for the entire ferrous metals sector, reflecting steel production volumes and the transition to new technologies.
Future (projected) sales of the market as a whole
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes used in electric arc furnace steelmaking. Demand for its products is directly dependent on steel production volumes using this method, which is considered more environmentally friendly. Forecasts for industrial production and construction growth are a direct indicator of future demand for GrafTech.
Marginality of the company, segment and market as a whole
Company marginality GrafTech International
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, essential for steel production in electric arc furnaces. Its business is highly cyclical. This chart shows extreme fluctuations in profitability: it soars during electrode shortages and plummets when the steel market cools.
Market segment marginality - Metal black
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of high-quality graphite electrodes, a critical component for electric arc furnace steel production. This chart shows the company's profitability. Its profitability is closely tied to global steel production and its ability to secure long-term contracts that lock in favorable prices.
Market marginality as a whole
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, a critical component for steel production in electric arc furnaces. Demand for their products is directly dependent on steel production volumes. This overall business profitability chart is a leading indicator for industrial production and, consequently, for GrafTech.
Employees in the company, segment and market as a whole
Number of employees in the company GrafTech International
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, a critical component for electric arc furnace steel production. This chart shows the production team. Headcount is highly dependent on cycles in the steel industry and the demand for more environmentally friendly steel production.
Share of the company's employees GrafTech International within the market segment - Metal black
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, a critical component for steel production in electric arc furnaces. This is a heavy industry requiring a significant production workforce. This graph directly reflects its production capacity and central role in the steelmaking supply chain.
Number of employees in the market segment - Metal black
GrafTech International is one of the world's leading manufacturers of graphite electrodes, a critical consumable for electric arc furnaces used in steel production. This graph is a reliable indicator for the steel industry. Demand for the company's products and employment at its plants are directly dependent on steel production volumes.
Number of employees in the market as a whole
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, essential for electric arc furnace steel production. Its workforce is directly dependent on the state of the global steel industry. This chart allows us to assess how global steel demand and the transition to more environmentally friendly production methods are impacting employment in a highly specialized industrial niche.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company, segment, and market as a whole
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company GrafTech International (EAF)
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, a critical component for steel production in electric arc furnaces. This is a capital-intensive operation. This graph shows that the company's primary value lies in its factories and unique production technologies. This figure is typical for heavy industry, where capital is more important than labor.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - Metal black
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, essential for steel production. In a highly specialized and cyclical industrial niche, this metric reflects operational efficiency. It assesses how successfully a company manages its production facilities and personnel to generate profits throughout the various phases of the market cycle.
Market capitalization per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the overall market
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, essential for steel production in electric arc furnaces. This metric reflects a capital-intensive and cyclical business. The company's value is highly dependent on the prices of its products and demand from steelmakers. The market values its production capacity and operational efficiency.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the company, segment, and market as a whole
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) of the company GrafTech International (EAF)
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, a critical component in electric arc furnace steel production. Their business is cyclical and tied to the metallurgy industry. This chart shows the efficiency of their plants. Their high profit per employee is a result of their high product prices and automated production.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) in the market segment - Metal black
GrafTech International produces graphite electrodes, an essential component for electric arc furnaces. This is a highly capital-intensive, cyclical manufacturing business. This demonstrates the efficiency of their plants and their ability to maintain prices in a volatile sector dependent on steel demand.
Profit per employee (in thousands of dollars) for the market as a whole
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, a critical component for electric arc furnaces. This is a heavy, energy-intensive industry. Its profit per employee is highly dependent on global steel and electrode prices. This chart shows how efficiently the company manages its plants in this cyclical industry.
Sales to employees of the company, segment and market as a whole
Sales per company employee GrafTech International (EAF)
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, a critical component for steel production in electric arc furnaces. This chart illustrates the cyclical nature of their business. Revenue per employee is highly dependent on electrode prices and global steel production volumes.
Sales per employee in the market segment - Metal black
GrafTech (EAF) is one of the world's largest producers of graphite electrodes. These are a critical component for electric arc furnaces used in green metallurgy. This chart shows the revenue generated by each employee. It's an indicator of production efficiency and the sensitivity to cyclical prices for their products.
Sales per employee for the market as a whole
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of high-power graphite electrodes. These electrodes are a critical component for electric arc furnaces used in steelmaking "mini-mills." This is a capital-intensive process. This metric reflects how efficiently their plants produce this high-tech consumable.
Short shares by company, segment and market as a whole
Shares shorted by company GrafTech International (EAF)
GrafTech International is one of the largest producers of graphite electrodes, essential for electric arc furnaces. This chart reflects bearish sentiment. Bears are betting on a downturn in the global steel industry, which will reduce demand for electrodes and drive down prices.
Shares shorted by market segment - Metal black
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes. These electrodes are a consumable material required for steel production in electric arc furnaces. This chart shows bets against them. "Shorts" here are betting on a decline in global steel production, which would immediately reduce demand for their electrodes.
Shares shorted by the overall market
GrafTech International is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, essential for steel production in electric arc furnaces. Their business is the pulse of heavy industry. This chart shows the overall level of fear. When investors panic, they expect a global economic slowdown, a decline in construction and the auto industry, which means lower demand for steel.
RSI 14 indicator for a company, segment, and market as a whole
The company's RSI 14 indicator GrafTech International (EAF)
GrafTech (EAF) is one of the world's largest producers of graphite electrodes. This is a critical consumable for electric arc furnaces (EAFs), which are used to produce "green" steel from scrap. This chart measures the cyclical nature of the process. It shows "overheating" (above 70) at the peak of steel production and "overselling" (below 30) during an industrial recession.
RSI 14 Market Segment - Metal black
GrafTech (EAF) is the heart of electric steel. They are the largest producer of *graphite electrodes*—the "giant candles" that melt scrap in electric arc furnaces (EAFs). The RSI_14_Seg for "Metal Black" is a barometer of industrial activity. It reveals whether EAF's growth is a niche market or whether the entire sector is overheated.
RSI 14 for the overall market
GrafTech (EAF) produces graphite electrodes for steel mills. This chart is a barometer of the "old" economy. During periods of euphoria (construction, auto industry), demand for steel is enormous, and EAF electrodes (a consumable) are "burning" 24/7. During times of panic and recession, steel mills shut down, and demand for electrodes drops to zero.
Analyst consensus forecast for the company's share price, the segment, and the market as a whole
Analyst consensus stock price forecast EAF (GrafTech International)
GrafTech (EAF) is one of the largest producers of graphite electrodes, a critical consumable for electric arc furnaces. This chart shows the average target price. It directly reflects the analyst consensus on steel production volumes and electrode prices.
The difference between the consensus estimate and the actual stock price EAF (GrafTech International)
GrafTech isn't a metallurgist, but a key supplier of green steel. They produce giant graphite electrodes, a critical consumable used in electric arc furnaces (EAFs) to remelt scrap. This chart shows analysts' views on the future of EAF steel production and electrode prices.
Analyst consensus forecast for stock prices by market segment - Metal black
GrafTech International (EAF) is one of the world's largest producers of graphite electrodes—a critical consumable for electric arc furnaces (EAFs) used to smelt steel. This chart shows general expectations for the ferrous metallurgy sector. It reflects whether experts believe in the growth of green (EAF) metallurgy.
Analysts' consensus forecast for the overall market share price
GrafTech International (EAF) is one of the world's largest producers of graphite electrodes. These giant "rods" are a critical consumable for electric arc furnaces (EAFs), which melt scrap into new steel. This chart shows economic expectations and directly forecasts steel production volumes using the "green" EAF method.
AKIMA index of the company, segment and market as a whole
AKiMA Company Index GrafTech International
GrafTech is a pinnacle of electric steelmaking. They are the largest producer of graphite electrodes—the gigantic consumables needed for electric arc furnaces (EAF) steelmaking. This chart is a barometer of their cycle. It likely reflects EAF steel production volumes and (more importantly) their ability to dictate prices for their electrodes under long-term contracts.
AKIMA Market Segment Index - Metal black
GrafTech (EAF) is the global leader (and the only US leader) in graphite electrode production; it is a critical consumable (B2B) used in electric arc furnaces (EAF) for steel production (Nucor, STLD). This aggregate metric evaluates companies. The graph shows the sector average. This benchmark: how does this unique monopoly (and hypercyclicality) (EAF) differentiate it from the average competitor?
The AKIM Index for the overall market
GrafTech is a leading manufacturer of graphite electrodes, which are used in electric arc furnaces (the production of steel from scrap). This chart, which reflects the market average, provides a macro backdrop. It helps assess how EAF, a highly cyclical business dependent on the steel industry, compares to the overall macroeconomic situation.