SUNCOKE ENERGY INC (SXC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SXC - US86722A1034 - Common Stock
6.98 USD
+0.13 (+1.9%)
6.99 USD
+0.01 (+0.14%)
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 a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. SXC is valued quite cheap, 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.
In the past year SXC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years SXC has been profitable.
SXC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
SXC has a Return On Assets of 3.37%. This is in the better half of the industry: SXC outperforms 66.45% of its industry peers.
SXC has a better Return On Equity (9.35%) than 70.32% of its industry peers.
SXC has a Return On Invested Capital (3.79%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SXC is significantly below the industry average of 13.15%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of SXC (3.53%) is better than 65.16% of its industry peers.
SXC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of SXC (4.82%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SXC has grown nicely.
SXC's Gross Margin of 15.82% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SXC outperforms 50.97% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SXC is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SXC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SXC remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
SXC has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.66, we must say that SXC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of SXC (1.66) is worse than 74.84% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SXC is 15.48, which is on the high side as it means it would take SXC, 15.48 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SXC has a Debt to FCF ratio (15.48) which is in line with its industry peers.
SXC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.00. This is a neutral value indicating SXC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.00, SXC is doing worse than 85.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.66 |
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC9.37%
2.3 Liquidity
SXC has a Current Ratio of 2.12. This indicates that SXC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SXC has a Current ratio (2.12) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 63.87% 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.
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)-6.44%
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 -16.31% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.29% on average over the next years.
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 9.18.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SXC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 99.35% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.28, SXC is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.33, the valuation of SXC can be described as very reasonable.
77.42% 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 (23.52), we can say SXC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SXC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SXC is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of SXC may justify a higher PE ratio.
SXC's earnings are expected to decrease with -16.31% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
EPS Next 2Y-25.83%
EPS Next 3Y-16.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.10%, SXC is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SXC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.54. SXC pays more dividend than 96.77% of the companies in the same industry.
SXC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.1% |
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
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)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.01%
Inst Owner Change-2.09%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change0.23%
Market Cap591.00M
Revenue(TTM)1.84B
Net Income(TTM)65.10M
Analysts76.67
Price Target10.2 (46.13%)
Short Float %6.04%
Short Ratio4.54
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.1% |
Yearly Dividend0.45
Dividend Growth(5Y)45.58%
DP63.44%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
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)-16.67%
PT rev (3m)-16.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-35.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-47.06%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)17.59%
Revenue NY rev (1m)12.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)12.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.33 | ||
| P/S | 0.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.96 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.21 | ||
| P/B | 0.85 | ||
| P/tB | 1.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.72 |
EPS(TTM)0.76
EY10.89%
EPS(NY)0.62
Fwd EY8.83%
FCF(TTM)0.54
FCFY7.72%
OCF(TTM)1.34
OCFY19.19%
SpS21.77
BVpS8.22
TBVpS6.89
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.3
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 | 1.66 |
F-Score3
WACC9.37%
ROIC/WACC0.4
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 5 / 10 to SXC.
Can you provide the valuation status for SUNCOKE ENERGY INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to SUNCOKE ENERGY INC (SXC). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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 9.18 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 -48.6% in the next year.