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(SXC) SunCoke Energy - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US86722A1034

Coke, Coal

SXC EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of SXC over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09-30": -0.09, "2020-12-31": -0.16, "2021-03-31": 0.2, "2021-06-30": 0.13, "2021-09-30": 0.27, "2021-12-31": 0.15, "2022-03-31": 0.35, "2022-06-30": 0.22, "2022-09-30": 0.49, "2022-12-31": 0.14, "2023-03-31": 0.19, "2023-06-30": 0.24, "2023-09-30": 0.08, "2023-12-31": 0.17, "2024-03-31": 0.24, "2024-06-30": 0.25, "2024-09-30": 0.36, "2024-12-31": 0.3, "2025-03-31": 0.21, "2025-06-30": 0.02,
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR): -68.75%
EPS Trend (3Y Correlation): -34.2%

SXC Revenue

Revenue of SXC over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09-30: 302.2, 2020-12-31: 310.1, 2021-03-31: 359.9, 2021-06-30: 364.3, 2021-09-30: 366.5, 2021-12-31: 365.3, 2022-03-31: 439.8, 2022-06-30: 501.9, 2022-09-30: 516.8, 2022-12-31: 514, 2023-03-31: 487.8, 2023-06-30: 534.4, 2023-09-30: 520.4, 2023-12-31: 520.6, 2024-03-31: 488.4, 2024-06-30: 470.9, 2024-09-30: 490.1, 2024-12-31: 486, 2025-03-31: 436, 2025-06-30: 434.1,
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR): -6.14%
Revenue Trend (3Y Correlation): -79.0%

Description: SXC SunCoke Energy

SunCoke Energy, Inc. is a leading independent producer of coke, a crucial component in steel production, operating in the Americas and Brazil through its three main segments: Domestic Coke, Brazil Coke, and Logistics. The company provides a range of services, including metallurgical and thermal coal, material handling, and mixing services to various industries, including steel, electric utilities, and manufacturing. With cokemaking facilities in the United States and Brazil, SunCoke Energy, Inc. has established itself as a significant player in the global steel industry.

In addition to its core coke production business, SunCoke Energy, Inc. has diversified its operations through its Logistics segment, which provides export and domestic material handling services. This diversification has enabled the company to maintain a stable revenue stream and expand its customer base across various industries. With a history dating back to 1960, SunCoke Energy, Inc. has developed a strong presence in the market, with its headquarters located in Lisle, Illinois.

Analyzing the companys , we observe that the stock has been trending downwards, with the short-term moving averages (SMA20 and SMA50) below the long-term moving average (SMA200). The Average True Range (ATR) indicates a relatively low volatility. Considering the , the companys market capitalization stands at approximately $697.53 million, with a relatively low Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 7.56, suggesting potential undervaluation. The forward P/E ratio is expected to increase to 11.44, indicating anticipated growth.

Based on the analysis of and , a potential forecast for SunCoke Energy, Inc. is that the stock may experience a rebound in the short term, driven by the companys stable revenue stream and diversified operations. As the steel industry continues to grow, driven by increasing demand from emerging markets, SunCoke Energy, Inc. is well-positioned to capitalize on this trend. With a Return on Equity (RoE) of 14.01%, the company demonstrates a strong ability to generate returns for its shareholders. Therefore, a potential investment strategy could be to accumulate the stock at current levels, targeting a price range of $9-$10 in the next 6-12 months, based on the expected growth in the steel industry and the companys improving fundamentals.

SXC Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 656m
Sub-Industry Steel
IPO / Inception 2011-07-21

SXC Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 25.3%
Fundamental 56.9%
Dividend Rating 81.6%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -13.9%
Analyst Rating 4.0 of 5

SXC Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 5.81%
Yield on Cost 5y 14.81%
Annual Growth 5y 12.89%
Payout Consistency 58.3%
Payout Ratio 53.9%

SXC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -54.6%
Growth Correlation 12m -48.9%
Growth Correlation 5y 83.2%
CAGR 5y 13.41%
CAGR/Max DD 3y 0.32
CAGR/Mean DD 3y 1.13
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.89
Alpha 0.19
Beta 0.502
Volatility 35.12%
Current Volume 874.3k
Average Volume 20d 860.3k
Stop Loss 7.6 (-3.9%)
Signal 0.93

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 5.0

Net Income (73.6m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 110.8m TTM)
FCFTA 0.09 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA 5.82pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 16.19% (prev 12.29%; Δ 3.90pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.13 (>3.0%) and CFO 211.4m > Net Income 73.6m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (309.9m) to EBITDA (237.0m) ratio: 1.31 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 2.61 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (85.6m) change vs 12m ago 0.35% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 16.10% (prev 11.56%; Δ 4.54pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 111.9% (prev 120.7%; Δ -8.75pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 5.60 (EBITDA TTM 237.0m / Interest Expense TTM 21.9m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 2.11

(A) 0.18 = (Total Current Assets 484.0m - Total Current Liabilities 185.1m) / Total Assets 1.64b
(B) 0.08 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 136.4m / Total Assets 1.64b
(C) 0.07 = EBIT TTM 122.7m / Avg Total Assets 1.65b
(D) 0.14 = Book Value of Equity 130.1m / Total Liabilities 934.4m
Total Rating: 2.11 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 56.93

1. Piotroski 5.0pt = 0.0
2. FCF Yield 15.94% = 5.0
3. FCF Margin 8.34% = 2.09
4. Debt/Equity 0.73 = 2.24
5. Debt/Ebitda 2.09 = -0.18
6. ROIC - WACC (= 3.61)% = 4.51
7. RoE 10.90% = 0.91
8. Rev. Trend -79.02% = -5.93
9. EPS Trend -34.21% = -1.71

What is the price of SXC shares?

As of September 18, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 7.91 with a total of 874,300 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.03%, over one month by +3.57%, over three months by -4.08% and over the past year by +2.08%.

Is SunCoke Energy a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, SunCoke Energy is currently (September 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 56.93 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of SXC is around 8.18 USD . This means that SXC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 3.41%.

Is SXC a buy, sell or hold?

SunCoke Energy has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.00. Therefore, it is recommended to buy SXC.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the SXC price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 12 51.7%
Analysts Target Price 12 51.7%
ValueRay Target Price 8.8 11.5%

Last update: 2025-09-12 04:45

SXC Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 656.2m (656.2m USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 186.2m USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 9.1176
P/E Forward = 11.4416
P/S = 0.3554
P/B = 0.9682
P/EG = -3.65
Beta = 1.052
Revenue TTM = 1.85b USD
EBIT TTM = 122.7m USD
EBITDA TTM = 237.0m USD
Long Term Debt = 493.4m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 2.70m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 496.1m USD (Calculated: Short Term 2.70m + Long Term 493.4m)
Net Debt = 309.9m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 966.1m USD (656.2m + Debt 496.1m - CCE 186.2m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 5.60 (Ebit TTM 122.7m / Interest Expense TTM 21.9m)
FCF Yield = 15.94% (FCF TTM 154.0m / Enterprise Value 966.1m)
FCF Margin = 8.34% (FCF TTM 154.0m / Revenue TTM 1.85b)
Net Margin = 3.99% (Net Income TTM 73.6m / Revenue TTM 1.85b)
Gross Margin = 16.10% ((Revenue TTM 1.85b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.55b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 7.43 (Enterprise Value 966.1m / Book Value Of Equity 130.1m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.09% (Interest Expense 5.40m / Debt 496.1m)
Taxrate = 19.46% (25.0m / 128.5m)
NOPAT = 98.8m (EBIT 122.7m * (1 - 19.46%))
Current Ratio = 2.61 (Total Current Assets 484.0m / Total Current Liabilities 185.1m)
Debt / Equity = 0.73 (Debt 496.1m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 677.7m)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.09 (Net Debt 309.9m / EBITDA 237.0m)
Debt / FCF = 3.22 (Debt 496.1m / FCF TTM 154.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 675.3m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 4.48% (Net Income 73.6m, Total Assets 1.64b )
RoE = 10.90% (Net Income TTM 73.6m / Total Stockholder Equity 675.3m)
RoCE = 10.50% (Ebit 122.7m / (Equity 675.3m + L.T.Debt 493.4m))
RoIC = 8.46% (NOPAT 98.8m / Invested Capital 1.17b)
WACC = 4.85% (E(656.2m)/V(1.15b) * Re(7.86%)) + (D(496.1m)/V(1.15b) * Rd(1.09%) * (1-Tc(0.19)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 92.99 | Cagr: 0.10%
Discount Rate = 7.86% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 78.10% ; FCFE base≈116.0m ; Y1≈114.5m ; Y5≈118.4m
Fair Price DCF = 24.79 (DCF Value 2.10b / Shares Outstanding 84.7m; 5y FCF grow -2.12% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -34.21 | EPS CAGR: -68.75% | SUE: -2.33 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: -79.02 | Revenue CAGR: -6.14% | SUE: N/A | # QB: None

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