SUNCOKE ENERGY INC (SXC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SXC - US86722A1034 - Common Stock
7.6289 USD
+0.02 (+0.25%)
Overall SXC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SXC against 157 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. There are concerns on the financial health of SXC while its profitability can be described as average. SXC is valued correctly, 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.
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
With a decent Return On Assets value of 3.37%, SXC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.52% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 9.35%, SXC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.97% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.79%, SXC perfoms like the industry average, 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 10.33%.
| 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
SXC has a better Profit Margin (3.53%) than 64.97% 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.
SXC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 15.82%, SXC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.96% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SXC has declined.
| 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
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
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.69, we must say that SXC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.69, SXC is not doing good in the industry: 74.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
SXC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 15.48. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SXC outperforms 57.96% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.00 indicates that SXC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SXC (1.00) is worse than 82.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 15.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.69 |
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC9.32%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.12 indicates that SXC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SXC has a Current ratio (2.12) which is in line with its industry peers.
SXC has a Quick Ratio of 1.17. 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 worse Quick ratio (1.17) than 61.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.12 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.17 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SXC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -24.00%.
Measured over the past years, SXC shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 31.03% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.44% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, SXC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.88% on average per year.
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
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 10.04, which indicates a very decent valuation of SXC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SXC indicates a rather cheap valuation: SXC is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SXC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.92.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.38, the valuation of SXC can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SXC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SXC is cheaper than 77.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SXC to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.57), we can say SXC is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SXC is valued cheaper than 92.99% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 14.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
SXC has a very decent profitability rating, which 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)0.32
EPS Next 2Y-25.83%
EPS Next 3Y-16.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SXC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.67%, which is a nice return.
SXC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.99. SXC pays more dividend than 97.45% of the companies in the same industry.
SXC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.67% |
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
63.44% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SXC. 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%
NYSE:SXC (1/8/2026, 12:34:48 PM)
7.6289
+0.02 (+0.25%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.26%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.89%
Ins Owner Change0.23%
Market Cap645.94M
Revenue(TTM)1.84B
Net Income(TTM)65.10M
Analysts76.67
Price Target10.2 (33.7%)
Short Float %5.88%
Short Ratio3.78
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.67% |
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 | 10.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.38 | ||
| P/S | 0.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.7 | ||
| P/B | 0.93 | ||
| P/tB | 1.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.97 |
EPS(TTM)0.76
EY9.96%
EPS(NY)0.62
Fwd EY8.08%
FCF(TTM)0.54
FCFY7.06%
OCF(TTM)1.34
OCFY17.56%
SpS21.77
BVpS8.22
TBVpS6.89
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.32
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 | 1.69 |
F-Score3
WACC9.32%
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 10.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.93.
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%.