SUNCOKE ENERGY INC (SXC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:SXC - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US86722A1034 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, SXC scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
SXC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SXC had a positive cash flow from operations.
SXC had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
SXC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SXC's Return On Assets of 5.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SXC outperforms 75.51% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 13.06%, SXC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.31% of the companies in the same industry.
SXC has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.43%. This is in the better half of the industry: SXC outperforms 78.23% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SXC is in line with the industry average of 8.76%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.43%) for SXC is above the 3 year average (7.39%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.2% | ||
| ROE | 13.06% | ||
| ROIC | 7.43% |
ROA(3y)4.08%
ROA(5y)0.76%
ROE(3y)11.76%
ROE(5y)1.02%
ROIC(3y)7.39%
ROIC(5y)6.18%
1.3 Margins
SXC has a Profit Margin of 4.37%. This is in the better half of the industry: SXC outperforms 70.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SXC has grown nicely.
SXC has a Operating Margin (7.24%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SXC has declined.
SXC has a Gross Margin (16.73%) 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 | 7.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.37% | ||
| GM | 16.73% |
OM growth 3Y4.07%
OM growth 5Y-5.82%
PM growth 3Y115.73%
PM growth 5Y9.07%
GM growth 3Y-9.02%
GM growth 5Y-5.77%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for SXC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SXC has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, SXC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
SXC has an Altman-Z score of 2.28. 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 2.28, SXC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.90% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SXC is 5.37, which is a neutral value as it means it would take SXC, 5.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SXC (5.37) is better than 65.31% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75 indicates that SXC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.75, SXC is not doing good in the industry: 85.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.28 |
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC10.29%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.22 indicates that SXC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SXC has a Current ratio of 2.22. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SXC outperforms 50.34% of its industry peers.
SXC has a Quick Ratio of 1.27. This is a normal value and indicates that SXC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SXC has a Quick ratio of 1.27. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SXC outperforms 43.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 53.85% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, SXC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.46% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, SXC shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -4.21% in the last year.
SXC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.30% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)53.85%
EPS 3Y156.78%
EPS 5Y6.46%
EPS Q2Q%350%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.21%
Revenue growth 3Y15.67%
Revenue growth 5Y7.3%
Sales Q2Q%-5.82%
3.2 Future
SXC is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 3.24% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -8.95% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y63.56%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y3.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.31%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.6%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.95%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.26, the valuation of SXC can be described as very reasonable.
89.12% 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 (28.64), we can say SXC is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.45, SXC is valued correctly.
SXC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SXC is cheaper than 63.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.51, SXC is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SXC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.84% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SXC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of SXC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)1.59
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y3.24%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.68%, SXC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.22, SXC pays a better dividend. On top of this SXC pays more dividend than 90.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SXC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.28.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.68% |
5.2 History
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)N/A
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
SXC pays out 41.74% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP41.74%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y3.24%
SUNCOKE ENERGY INC
NYSE:SXC (1/23/2025, 7:22:12 PM)
After market: 10.26 0 (0%)10.26
+0.12 (+1.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.99%
Inst Owner Change-0.31%
Ins Owners0.98%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap862.76M
Analysts76.67
Price Target12.24 (19.3%)
Short Float %4.91%
Short Ratio3.92
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.68% |
Yearly Dividend0.37
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP41.74%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)38.57%
Min EPS beat(2)15.13%
Max EPS beat(2)62.02%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)25.1%
Min EPS beat(4)5.92%
Max EPS beat(4)62.02%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)9.93%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)24.28%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)42.33%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)15.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)13.62%
Max Revenue beat(2)18.37%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)16.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)5.62%
Max Revenue beat(4)27.89%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)20.01%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)15.96%
Revenue beat(16)14
Avg Revenue beat(16)14.83%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)20%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.26 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.45 | ||
| P/S | 0.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.25 | ||
| P/B | 1.31 | ||
| P/tB | 1.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.4 |
EPS(TTM)1
EY9.75%
EPS(NY)0.76
Fwd EY7.43%
FCF(TTM)1.09
FCFY10.61%
OCF(TTM)1.95
OCFY19.04%
SpS23.43
BVpS7.83
TBVpS7.48
PEG (NY)0.16
PEG (5Y)1.59
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.2% | ||
| ROE | 13.06% | ||
| ROCE | 9.84% | ||
| ROIC | 7.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.39% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.58% | ||
| OM | 7.24% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.37% | ||
| GM | 16.73% | ||
| FCFM | 4.64% |
ROA(3y)4.08%
ROA(5y)0.76%
ROE(3y)11.76%
ROE(5y)1.02%
ROIC(3y)7.39%
ROIC(5y)6.18%
ROICexc(3y)7.92%
ROICexc(5y)6.59%
ROICexgc(3y)8.12%
ROICexgc(5y)6.76%
ROCE(3y)9.77%
ROCE(5y)8.17%
ROICexcg growth 3Y23.58%
ROICexcg growth 5Y4.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y23.69%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.04%
OM growth 3Y4.07%
OM growth 5Y-5.82%
PM growth 3Y115.73%
PM growth 5Y9.07%
GM growth 3Y-9.02%
GM growth 5Y-5.77%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.19
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.83 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 57.92% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.82 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 61.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | 106.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.27 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.28 |
F-Score6
WACC10.29%
ROIC/WACC0.72
Cap/Depr(3y)67.7%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.99%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.66%
Profit Quality(3y)228.5%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)53.85%
EPS 3Y156.78%
EPS 5Y6.46%
EPS Q2Q%350%
EPS Next Y63.56%
EPS Next 2Y6.68%
EPS Next 3Y3.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.21%
Revenue growth 3Y15.67%
Revenue growth 5Y7.3%
Sales Q2Q%-5.82%
Revenue Next Year-6.31%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.6%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.95%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y16.98%
EBIT growth 3Y20.39%
EBIT growth 5Y1.06%
EBIT Next Year117.42%
EBIT Next 3Y23.9%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y35.56%
FCF growth 3Y18.55%
FCF growth 5Y10.33%
OCF growth 1Y-3.18%
OCF growth 3Y16.42%
OCF growth 5Y6.03%