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SUNCOKE ENERGY INC (SXC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:SXC - US86722A1034 - Common Stock

6.77 USD
+0.13 (+1.96%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:20:10 PM
6.9 USD
+0.13 (+1.92%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:20:10 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SXC. SXC was compared to 154 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. SXC has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. SXC is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. SXC also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
SXC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
SXC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSXC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.48%, SXC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.38% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.86%, SXC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.22% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of SXC (6.13%) is better than 67.53% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SXC is significantly below the industry average of 12.58%.
Industry RankSector 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%
SXC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSXC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20 -30

1.3 Margins

SXC has a better Profit Margin (3.99%) than 68.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SXC has grown nicely.
SXC has a better Operating Margin (6.65%) than 60.39% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SXC has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 16.10%, SXC is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.90% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SXC has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
SXC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSXC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SXC is destroying value.
SXC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
SXC has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SXC has about the same debt to assets ratio.
SXC Yearly Shares OutstandingSXC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
SXC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSXC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

SXC has an Altman-Z score of 2.06. 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.
SXC has a worse Altman-Z score (2.06) than 63.64% of its industry peers.
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 has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.20) than 75.97% of its industry peers.
SXC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.73. This is a neutral value indicating SXC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SXC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.73 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SXC is outperformed by 83.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.73
Debt/FCF 3.2
Altman-Z 2.06
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC8.31%
SXC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSXC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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 52.60% 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 44.81% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.61
Quick Ratio 1.45
SXC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSXC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for SXC have decreased strongly by -24.00% in the last year.
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 -6.19% 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)-24%
EPS 3Y7.56%
EPS 5Y31.03%
EPS Q2Q%-27.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.19%
Revenue growth 3Y9.95%
Revenue growth 5Y3.88%
Sales Q2Q%-0.63%

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.
SXC is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -7.21% yearly.
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
SXC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSXC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
SXC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSXC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.91, which indicates a very decent valuation of SXC.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SXC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.83, SXC is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.31, which indicates a very decent valuation of SXC.
79.87% 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 (32.68), we can say SXC is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.91
Fwd PE 10.31
SXC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSXC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SXC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 98.70% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SXC is valued cheaper than 98.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 3.72
EV/EBITDA 3.67
SXC Per share dataSXC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of SXC 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)0.29
EPS Next 2Y-23.44%
EPS Next 3Y-15.88%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SXC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.23%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.65, SXC pays a better dividend. On top of this SXC pays more dividend than 96.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, SXC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.23%

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.
As SXC did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)45.58%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years5
SXC Yearly Dividends per shareSXC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

SXC pays out 56.11% of its income as dividend. 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%
SXC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSXC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M
SXC Dividend Payout.SXC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SXC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

SUNCOKE ENERGY INC

NYSE:SXC (11/7/2025, 8:20:10 PM)

After market: 6.9 +0.13 (+1.92%)

6.77

+0.13 (+1.96%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/bmo
Inst Owners97.62%
Inst Owner Change-0.5%
Ins Owners0.87%
Ins Owner Change0.17%
Market Cap573.22M
Revenue(TTM)1.94B
Net Income(TTM)73.60M
Analysts76.67
Price Target12.24 (80.8%)
Short Float %4.83%
Short Ratio4.63
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 7.23%
Yearly Dividend0.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)45.58%
DP56.11%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date08-15 2025-08-15 (0.12)
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 RankSector Rank
PE 8.91
Fwd PE 10.31
P/S 0.31
P/FCF 3.72
P/OCF 2.71
P/B 0.85
P/tB 0.88
EV/EBITDA 3.67
EPS(TTM)0.76
EY11.23%
EPS(NY)0.66
Fwd EY9.7%
FCF(TTM)1.82
FCFY26.87%
OCF(TTM)2.5
OCFY36.88%
SpS21.8
BVpS8
TBVpS7.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.29
Graham Number11.7
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.06
F-Score5
WACC8.31%
ROIC/WACC0.74
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-50.4%
EPS Next 2Y-23.44%
EPS Next 3Y-15.88%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.19%
Revenue growth 3Y9.95%
Revenue growth 5Y3.88%
Sales Q2Q%-0.63%
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.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to SUNCOKE ENERGY INC (SXC). This can be considered as Undervalued.


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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 8.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.85.


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.