SUNCOKE ENERGY INC (SXC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:SXC - US86722A1034 - Common Stock
7.99 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SXC. SXC was compared to 155 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. SXC has an average financial health and profitability rating. SXC has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally 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.
In the past 5 years SXC has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years SXC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of SXC (4.48%) is better than 73.55% of its industry peers.
SXC has a Return On Equity of 10.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SXC outperforms 81.94% of its industry peers.
SXC has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.13%) than 68.39% of its industry peers.
SXC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.23%. This is significantly below the industry average of 12.29%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.48% | ||
| ROE | 10.86% | ||
| ROIC | 6.13% |
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
The Profit Margin of SXC (3.99%) is better than 68.39% of its industry peers.
SXC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
SXC has a Operating Margin of 6.65%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SXC outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SXC has grown nicely.
SXC has a Gross Margin (16.10%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SXC has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.99% | ||
| GM | 16.1% |
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
SXC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
SXC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SXC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
SXC has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
2.2 Solvency
SXC has an Altman-Z score of 2.13. This is not the best score and indicates that SXC is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.13, SXC is not doing good in the industry: 65.16% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SXC has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.20. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as SXC would need 3.20 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SXC's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.20 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SXC outperforms 75.48% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73 indicates that SXC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SXC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SXC underperforms 83.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.2 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.13 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC8.2%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.61 indicates that SXC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SXC has a Current ratio of 2.61. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SXC outperforms 53.55% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.45 indicates that SXC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SXC's Quick ratio of 1.45 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SXC outperforms 45.81% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SXC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 19.44%, which is quite good.
SXC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 31.03% yearly.
Looking at the last year, SXC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.70% in the last year.
SXC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.88% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.44%
EPS 3Y7.56%
EPS 5Y31.03%
EPS Q2Q%-92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.7%
Revenue growth 3Y9.95%
Revenue growth 5Y3.88%
Sales Q2Q%-7.81%
3.2 Future
SXC is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -15.88% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SXC will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -7.21% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-50.4%
EPS Next 2Y-23.44%
EPS Next 3Y-15.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-12.93%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.33%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.21%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.29, which indicates a very decent valuation of SXC.
99.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SXC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SXC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.83), we can say SXC is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.17 indicates a correct valuation of SXC.
76.77% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SXC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SXC to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.82), we can say SXC is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SXC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SXC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.15 |
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 -15.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
EPS Next 2Y-23.44%
EPS Next 3Y-15.88%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.85%, SXC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.42, SXC pays a better dividend. On top of this SXC pays more dividend than 96.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, SXC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.85% |
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
56.11% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SXC. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
SXC's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP56.11%
EPS Next 2Y-23.44%
EPS Next 3Y-15.88%
NYSE:SXC (10/24/2025, 2:18:54 PM)
7.99
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners97.62%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.87%
Ins Owner Change0.17%
Market Cap676.51M
Revenue(TTM)1.85B
Net Income(TTM)73.60M
Analysts76.67
Price Target12.24 (53.19%)
Short Float %4.94%
Short Ratio4.13
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.85% |
Yearly Dividend0.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)45.58%
DP56.11%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-37.77%
Min EPS beat(2)-88.68%
Max EPS beat(2)13.15%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)0.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-88.68%
Max EPS beat(4)62.02%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.1%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)16.39%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)18.04%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)19.83%
Min Revenue beat(2)16.17%
Max Revenue beat(2)23.49%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)21.71%
Min Revenue beat(4)16.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)28.83%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)21.08%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)21.77%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)15.59%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-20.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.17 | ||
| P/S | 0.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.2 | ||
| P/B | 1 | ||
| P/tB | 1.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.15 |
EPS(TTM)0.86
EY10.76%
EPS(NY)0.66
Fwd EY8.22%
FCF(TTM)1.82
FCFY22.76%
OCF(TTM)2.5
OCFY31.25%
SpS21.8
BVpS8
TBVpS7.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
Graham Number12.45
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.48% | ||
| ROE | 10.86% | ||
| ROCE | 8.43% | ||
| ROIC | 6.13% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.03% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.19% | ||
| OM | 6.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.99% | ||
| GM | 16.1% | ||
| FCFM | 8.34% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.73 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.2 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.22% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.11% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.03 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 89.2% | ||
| Profit Quality | 209.24% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.13 |
F-Score5
WACC8.2%
ROIC/WACC0.75
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)19.44%
EPS 3Y7.56%
EPS 5Y31.03%
EPS Q2Q%-92%
EPS Next Y-50.4%
EPS Next 2Y-23.44%
EPS Next 3Y-15.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.7%
Revenue growth 3Y9.95%
Revenue growth 5Y3.88%
Sales Q2Q%-7.81%
Revenue Next Year-12.93%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.33%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.21%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-1.92%
EBIT growth 3Y2.39%
EBIT growth 5Y8.06%
EBIT Next Year41.79%
EBIT Next 3Y14.55%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y2.87%
FCF growth 3Y-10.66%
FCF growth 5Y5.96%
OCF growth 1Y-12.5%
OCF growth 3Y-10.2%
OCF growth 5Y-1.48%
SUNCOKE ENERGY INC / SXC FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SXC.
Can you provide the valuation status for SUNCOKE ENERGY INC?
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 is the valuation of SUNCOKE ENERGY INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for SUNCOKE ENERGY INC (SXC) is 9.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.
What is the earnings growth outlook for SUNCOKE ENERGY INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SUNCOKE ENERGY INC (SXC) is expected to decline by -50.4% in the next year.