Deep-Dive Due Diligence AI Generated Report on GrafTech International Ltd. (EAF)

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Market Score
  20
Price Target
  $0.47
Squeeze Score
  35
Stock Type
  Turnaround
Sentiment
  Bearish
Primary Catalyst
  Earnings report
Ethical Rating
  D
Tags
  financial distress, insider transactions, high volatility

GrafTech's Distress Signals: Plummeting Sales, ROE, and Investor Caution

Summary: GrafTech International exhibits significant financial distress with a sharp decrease in performance metrics, plummeting -213.73% ROE, and declining sales across multiple periods. The company's extensive insider transactions and high level of institutional ownership highlight potential internal concerns or strategic shifts. The recent performance in the stock market shows high volatility and a significant downtrend, suggesting investor caution.

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Booyah, my friends! It's already 6:56 PM on Thu Apr 17, 2025, and I've got my eyes locked on GrafTech International (EAF), pushing up to $0.7200 from $0.6082. Are we in for a serious bull run, or is this just hype? I've pulled the data—let's break it down!

--- COMPANY PROFILE ---
Company: GrafTech International (EAF)
IPO: 2018-04-19 (7 Years Ago)
Market Cap: $164,852,024
Shares Outstanding: 257,420,000
Industry: ELECTRICAL INDUSTRIAL APPARATUS
Exchange: XNYS
Description: GrafTech International Ltd is a manufacturer of high-quality graphite electrode products essential to the production of EAF steel and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The company has only reportable segment, Industrial Materials, is comprised of its two product categories: graphite electrodes and petroleum needle coke products. Petroleum needle coke is key raw material used in the production of graphite electrodes.

Here’s a list of headlines for GrafTech International:

Apr-03-25 04:30PM - GrafTech Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
Mar-28-25 01:08PM - Graphite Miners News For The Month Of March 2025
Mar-10-25 08:30AM - GrafTech Announces Appointment of New Board Member
Mar-06-25 05:11PM - GrafTech International Ltd. (EAF): A Bull Case Theory
Feb-21-25 03:35AM - GrafTech International Ltd. (EAF): Among the Cheapest Stocks Insiders Are Buying Recently
Feb-08-25 02:08AM - GrafTech International Ltd (EAF) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Highlights: Navigating Challenges with ...
Feb-08-25 02:08AM 01:07AM - Q4 2024 GrafTech International Ltd Earnings Call
Feb-07-25 03:15PM - GrafTech International (EAF) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Here's another list of headlines with menu handles.
I will deliver the full text of the following stories when you say their handle.
Just say, for example, B1, B2, etc.

B1 - 2025-02-20T15:00:00Z - Needle Coke Market to Reach USD 9.7 Billion by 2032 | SNS Insider
B2 - 2024-04-26T20:00:13Z - GrafTech International (EAF) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
B3 - 2024-04-26T11:50:02Z - GrafTech International (EAF) Reports Q1 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
B4 - 2024-02-16T18:00:13Z - Beyond The Numbers: 4 Analysts Discuss GrafTech International Stock
B5 - 2024-02-14T20:45:19Z - GrafTech International (EAF) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript
B6 - 2024-02-14T12:50:02Z - GrafTech International (EAF) Reports Q4 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates

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Due diligence includes financial data, insider trading, relevant news, and any SEC filings — and may extend beyond classic fundamentals.
Your task is to identify whether this stock has momentum and potential.

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B3

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Showing B3 (chunk 1 of 1): B3:
**GrafTech International (EAF) Reports Q1 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates**Date: Unknown DateSource: Unknown SourceURL: https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2263017/graftech-international-eaf-reports-q1-loss-tops-revenue-estimatesGrafTech (EAF) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 44.44% and 16.58%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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We present this news so you can catch the big movers from recently breaking news.
Here's a list of news articles you can literally read just by asking.
Usually the first item is the most important.

A1 - 2025-04-11T08:09:53Z - GrafTech International (EAF) Receives a Hold from RBC Capital...
A2 - 2025-04-10T17:06:15Z - 7 Industrials Stocks Moving In Thursday's Intraday Session - American Rebel Holdings (NASDAQ:AREB), ...
A3 - 2025-04-08T09:31:15Z - Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC Sells 2,583,100 Shares of GrafTech International Ltd. (NYSE:EAF...
A4 - 2025-04-03T20:36:10Z - GrafTech Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast...
A5 - 2025-04-03T16:31:01Z - GrafTech Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast...

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A1

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Showing A1 (chunk 1 of 2): A1:
**GrafTech International (EAF) Receives a Hold from RBC Capital**Date: 2025-04-11Source: {'uri': 'markets.businessinsider.com', 'dataType': 'news', 'title': 'Markets Insider'}URL: https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/graftech-international-eaf-receives-a-hold-from-rbc-capital-1034572872Filter, analyze, and streamline your search for investment opportunities using Tipranks' Stock Screener.

According to TipRanks, Viswanathan is an analyst with an average return of -7.8% and a 37.60% success rate. Viswanathan covers the Basic Materials sector, focusing on stocks such as Chemours Company, Celanese, and Eastman Chemical.

GrafTech International has an analyst consensus of Hold, with a price target consensus of $1.67.

Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 20 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is positive on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there

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MOR

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Showing A1 (chunk 2 of 2): has been an increase of insiders buying their shares of EAF in relation to earlier this year. Last month, Eric V Roegner, a Director at EAF bought 325.00 shares for a total of $356.50.

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MOR

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Request filing by its reference number. (Ex., "S1" gets the first item)
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Could you please

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You just read a chunk of S1.
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It appears you

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This is our set of metrics for GrafTech International.
Please analyze the numbers.

+-------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+------------------------+
| Volume: 2,043,162 | Perf Month: -39.13% | Option/Short: Yes / Yes | Sales Y/Y TTM: -13.17% |
+-------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+------------------------+
| Avg Volume: 2.97M | Perf Quarter: -61.73% | Short Float: 7.27% | ROE: -213.73% |
+-------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+------------------------+
| Rel Volume: 0.69 | Index: RUT | Short Ratio: 4.53 | ROI: -12.96% |
+-------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+------------------------+
| RSI (14): 35.82 | Market Cap: 164.51M | Short Interest: 13.47M | Sales Surprise: 2.60% |
+-------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+------------------------+
| ATR (14): 0.10 | Shs Outstand: 257.26M | Beta: 1.36 | EPS Surprise: -6.64% |
+-------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+------------------------+
| SMA20: -20.30% | Shs Float: 185.38M | Sales Q/Q: -2.13% | P/E: - |
+-------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+------------------------+
| SMA50: -36.12% | Inst Own: 67.40% | Sales past 5Y: -18.25% | Earnings: Apr 25 BMO |
+-------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+------------------------+
| SMA200: -50.58% | Insider Own: 27.98% | Employees: 1072 | |
+-------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+------------------------+
| Perf Week: 6.37% | Insider Trans: 0.14% | Debt/Eq: - | |
+-------------------+-----------------------+-------------------------+------------------------+

The next section covers any insider trading by GrafTech International officers or majority shareholders (if available).

Inside Trans: GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD (EAF) by Fine Debra (Unknown Title) on 2025-03-31
- Deferred Share Units: 17959.7701 shares at $0 (D)

Inside Trans: GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD (EAF) by Taccone Anthony R. (Unknown Title) on 2025-03-31
- Deferred Share Units: 25862.069 shares at $0 (D)

Inside Trans: GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD (EAF) by Shivaram Sachin M (Unknown Title) on 2025-03-31
- Deferred Share Units: 29741.3793 shares at $0 (D)

Inside Trans: GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD (EAF) by Germain Jean-Marc (Unknown Title) on 2025-03-31
- Deferred Share Units: 31609.1954 shares at $0 (D)

Inside Trans: GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD (EAF) by Dumas Michel J. (Unknown Title) on 2025-03-31
- Deferred Share Units: 17959.7701 shares at $0 (D)

Inside Trans: GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD (EAF) by Roegner Eric V (Unknown Title) on 2025-03-31
- Deferred Share Units: 9179.4381 shares at $0 (D)

Inside Trans: GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD (EAF) by Donoso Diego (Unknown Title) on 2025-03-31
- Deferred Share Units: 16522.9885 shares at $0 (D)

Inside Trans: GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD (EAF) by Roegner Eric V (Unknown Title) on 2025-03-14
- Common Stock: 225.94 shares at $1.1065 (I)
- Common Stock: 100 shares at $1.095 (I)

Inside Trans: GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD (EAF) by Renacci Andrew James (Interim CLO and Corp. Secy.) on 2025-03-12
- Common Stock: 18001 shares at $N/A (D)
- Common Stock: 6094 shares at $1.04 (D)
- Restricted Stock Units: 18001 shares at $0 (D)

Inside Trans: GRAFTECH INTERNATIONAL LTD (EAF) by Flanagan Timothy K (CEO and President) on 2025-03-12
- Common Stock: 152841 shares at $N/A (D)
- Common Stock: 46388 shares at $1.04 (D)
- Restricted Stock Units: 152841 shares at $0 (D)

[Company Financial Summary]
[Company Details]
Name: N/A
Market Cap: N/A
Shares Outstanding: N/A
Sector: N/A

[Financial Statements - Latest Quarter]
Total Assets: N/A
Total Liabilities: N/A
Total Equity: N/A
Revenue (Quarter): {'value': 130654000.0, 'unit': 'USD', 'label': 'Revenues', 'order': 100}
Net Income: {'value': -36068000.0, 'unit': 'USD', 'label': 'Net Income/Loss', 'order': 3200}
Earnings Per Share (EPS): N/A

[Price Metrics - Last 30 Days]
Latest Close: 0.6391
Average Volume: 2939512.17
30-Day High: 1.08
30-Day Low: 0.6008

[Detailed Financials: Q3 2024]
- Total Assets: $1,142,998,000.00
- Total Liabilities: $1,151,996,000.00
- Total Equity: $-8,998,000.00
- Current Assets: $557,992,000.00
- Current Liabilities: $147,191,000.00

[Income Statement: Q3 2024]
- Revenue: $130,654,000.00
- Net Income: $-36,068,000.00
- Gross Profit: $-12,074,000.00
- Operating Income: $-26,280,000.00
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): -0.14

[Cash Flow Statement: Q3 2024]
- Net Cash Flow: N/A

[Detailed Financials: Q1 2024]
- Total Assets: $1,215,874,000.00
- Total Liabilities: $-37,618,000.00
- Total Equity: $37,618,000.00
- Current Assets: $620,030,000.00
- Current Liabilities: $166,431,000.00

[Income Statement: Q1 2024]
- Revenue: $136,584,000.00
- Net Income: $-30,869,000.00
- Gross Profit: $-1,312,000.00
- Operating Income: $-21,361,000.00
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): -0.12

[Cash Flow Statement: Q1 2024]
- Net Cash Flow: $-11,688,000.00
==== END OF FINANCIAL REPORT ====

You are now requested to write a summary analysis of GrafTech International (EAF).

Please complete the report using the exact format:
FIELD[value]

1) BRIEF_SUMMARY[]
One well-worded paragraph summarizing your findings about GrafTech International.

2) MARKET_SCORE[]
This conversation was initiated because EAF is currently experiencing upward price and volume movement.
Estimate a number between 1–100 based on the likelihood of a continued upward price move for EAF.
Weigh relevant data — news, filings, fundamentals, and metrics — and assign appropriate weight.

3) PRICE_TARGET[]
Suggest a price, based on all prior evidence and past price behavior, EAF could reach in the current or upcoming trading sessions (1–5 days).
For example, if you expect EAF to increase 50% from its current price of $0.00, say: PRICE_TARGET[0.0]

4) AI_RPT_HEADLINE[]
Write a thought-provoking 8–12 word headline summarizing this report.

5) SQUEEZE_POTENTIAL[]
Give a score from 1 to 100 representing the potential for this stock to become an active short squeeze play.
Be honest and unbiased. Consider short interest/float, price movement, volume, news strength, and volatility potential.

6) TAGS[]
List 3–6 comma-separated tags (e.g., biotech, earnings beat, squeeze setup)

7) STOCK_TYPE[]
Choose the most accurate classification: growth, value, turnaround, hype, squeeze, dividend, speculative, or other.

8) PRIMARY_CATALYST[]
e.g., earnings report, FDA approval, partnership, etc.

9) SENTIMENT[]
bullish, bearish, neutral, or mixed

10) IMPROVEMENT_SUGGESTION[]
If you believe some key info was missing, state what would have significantly improved your analysis of GrafTech International.

11) ETHICAL_RATING[]
Rate GrafTech International’s alignment with long-term shareholder interests, using a letter grade from A (high alignment) to F (low alignment).
Base this on actions such as insider buying/selling, share dilution, follow-through on public statements, and compensation practices.

12) UPCOMING_CATALYST[]
Specify any upcoming events you expect would be a catalyst affecting the share-price of GrafTech International.
Provide any reasons you can use to support it.

Return only: FIELD[value] for each of the above 12 questions.
Respond with all data pairs. Take your best guess if you have to, but don't leave blank items.
Do not explain your answers. Return only the required fields in the exact format shown.

Finally, thank you for participating!

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BRIEF_SUMMARY[GrafTech International exhibits significant financial distress with a sharp decrease in performance metrics, plummeting -213.73% ROE, and declining sales across multiple periods. The company's extensive insider transactions and high level of institutional ownership highlight potential internal concerns or strategic shifts. The recent performance in the stock market shows high volatility and a significant downtrend, suggesting investor caution.]

MARKET_SCORE[20]

PRICE_TARGET[0.47]

AI_RPT_HEADLINE[GrafTech's Distress Signals: Plummeting Sales, ROE, and Investor Caution]

SQUEEZE_POTENTIAL[35]

TAGS[financial distress, insider transactions, high volatility]

STOCK_TYPE[turnaround]

PRIMARY_CATALYST[earnings report]

SENTIMENT[bearish]

IMPROVEMENT_SUGGESTION[Additional insights into the strategic plans of GrafTech's management to address the current financial challenges would enhance the analysis.]

ETHICAL_RATING[D]

UPCOMING_CATALYST[Upcoming quarterly earnings could be a pivotal moment for GrafTech, potentially affecting stock performance based on outcomes relative to market expectations.]

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