SUNCOKE ENERGY INC (SXC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SXC - US86722A1034 - Common Stock
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+0.04 (+0.49%)
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SXC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. SXC has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. SXC has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. SXC also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- SXC had positive earnings in the past year.
- SXC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years SXC has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years SXC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- SXC's Return On Assets of 3.37% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SXC outperforms 66.88% of its industry peers.
- SXC's Return On Equity of 9.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SXC outperforms 71.34% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 3.79%, SXC is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SXC is below the industry average of 10.34%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.37% | ||
| ROE | 9.35% | ||
| ROIC | 3.79% |
ROA(3y)5.1%
ROA(5y)3.64%
ROE(3y)13.55%
ROE(5y)10.03%
ROIC(3y)7.23%
ROIC(5y)6.49%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.53%, SXC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- SXC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- SXC has a Operating Margin (4.82%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SXC has grown nicely.
- SXC has a Gross Margin of 15.82%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SXC outperforms 50.32% of its industry peers.
- SXC's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.53% | ||
| GM | 15.82% |
OM growth 3Y-6.88%
OM growth 5Y4.03%
PM growth 3Y18.46%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-8.98%
GM growth 5Y-3.39%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SXC is destroying value.
- SXC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for SXC remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SXC has about the same debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.71, we must say that SXC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- SXC's Altman-Z score of 1.71 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SXC is outperformed by 75.16% of its industry peers.
- SXC has a debt to FCF ratio of 15.48. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SXC would need 15.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SXC (15.48) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.00 indicates that SXC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- SXC has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.00) than 82.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.71 |
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC9.28%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.12 indicates that SXC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.12, SXC is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.17 indicates that SXC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.17, SXC is doing worse than 61.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for SXC have decreased strongly by -24.00% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 31.03% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, SXC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.44% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.88% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24%
EPS 3Y7.56%
EPS 5Y31.03%
EPS Q2Q%-27.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.44%
Revenue growth 3Y9.95%
Revenue growth 5Y3.88%
Sales Q2Q%-0.63%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, SXC will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -16.31% on average per year.
- SXC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y-48.6%
EPS Next 2Y-25.83%
EPS Next 3Y-16.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.06%
Revenue Next 2Y1.38%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- SXC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.86.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SXC is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.54. SXC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.39, which indicates a correct valuation of SXC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SXC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SXC is cheaper than 76.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.31, SXC is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 93.63% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SXC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- SXC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SXC is cheaper than 94.27% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.21 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- SXC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as SXC's earnings are expected to decrease with -16.31% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
EPS Next 2Y-25.83%
EPS Next 3Y-16.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- SXC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.19%, which is a nice return.
- SXC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.98. SXC pays more dividend than 96.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, SXC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.19% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of SXC grows each year by 45.58%, which is quite nice.
- SXC has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- SXC has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)45.58%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- SXC pays out 63.44% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The Dividend Rate of SXC has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP63.44%
EPS Next 2Y-25.83%
EPS Next 3Y-16.31%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-29 2026-01-29/bmo
Inst Owners96.26%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change0.23%
Market Cap698.53M
Revenue(TTM)1.84B
Net Income(TTM)65.10M
Analysts76.67
Price Target10.2 (23.64%)
Short Float %5.88%
Short Ratio3.78
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.19% |
Yearly Dividend0.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)45.58%
DP63.44%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-13.9%
Min EPS beat(2)-88.68%
Max EPS beat(2)60.89%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.22%
Min EPS beat(4)-88.68%
Max EPS beat(4)60.89%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)12.66%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)6.69%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)18.27%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)30.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)23.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)38.04%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)26.63%
Min Revenue beat(4)16.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)38.04%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)21.5%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)22.22%
Revenue beat(16)15
Avg Revenue beat(16)18.63%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-16.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-47.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)17.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)12.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.39 | ||
| P/S | 0.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.16 | ||
| P/B | 1 | ||
| P/tB | 1.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.21 |
EPS(TTM)0.76
EY9.21%
EPS(NY)0.62
Fwd EY7.47%
FCF(TTM)0.54
FCFY6.53%
OCF(TTM)1.34
OCFY16.23%
SpS21.77
BVpS8.22
TBVpS6.89
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.35
Graham Number11.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.37% | ||
| ROE | 9.35% | ||
| ROCE | 5.22% | ||
| ROIC | 3.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.28% | ||
| OM | 4.82% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.53% | ||
| GM | 15.82% | ||
| FCFM | 2.47% |
ROA(3y)5.1%
ROA(5y)3.64%
ROE(3y)13.55%
ROE(5y)10.03%
ROIC(3y)7.23%
ROIC(5y)6.49%
ROICexc(3y)8.01%
ROICexc(5y)7.05%
ROICexgc(3y)8.21%
ROICexgc(5y)7.23%
ROCE(3y)9.95%
ROCE(5y)8.93%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.82%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.02%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.92%
ROICexc growth 5Y11.09%
OM growth 3Y-6.88%
OM growth 5Y4.03%
PM growth 3Y18.46%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-8.98%
GM growth 5Y-3.39%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.95
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.27 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 54.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.68% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.51 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 53.36% | ||
| Profit Quality | 70.05% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.71 |
F-Score3
WACC9.28%
ROIC/WACC0.41
Cap/Depr(3y)63.59%
Cap/Depr(5y)63.94%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.04%
Profit Quality(3y)158.53%
Profit Quality(5y)610.62%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24%
EPS 3Y7.56%
EPS 5Y31.03%
EPS Q2Q%-27.78%
EPS Next Y-48.6%
EPS Next 2Y-25.83%
EPS Next 3Y-16.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.44%
Revenue growth 3Y9.95%
Revenue growth 5Y3.88%
Sales Q2Q%-0.63%
Revenue Next Year-2.06%
Revenue Next 2Y1.38%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.29%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-37.66%
EBIT growth 3Y2.39%
EBIT growth 5Y8.06%
EBIT Next Year47.98%
EBIT Next 3Y17.68%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-74.18%
FCF growth 3Y-10.66%
FCF growth 5Y5.96%
OCF growth 1Y-59.63%
OCF growth 3Y-10.2%
OCF growth 5Y-1.48%
SUNCOKE ENERGY INC / SXC FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SUNCOKE ENERGY INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SXC.
What is the valuation status for SXC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to SUNCOKE ENERGY INC (SXC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for SUNCOKE ENERGY INC?
SUNCOKE ENERGY INC (SXC) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of SUNCOKE ENERGY INC (SXC) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SUNCOKE ENERGY INC (SXC) is 10.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SXC stock?
The dividend rating of SUNCOKE ENERGY INC (SXC) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 63.44%.