SunCoke Energy, Inc. (SXC) Financial Ratios
17 years of historical data (2009–2025) · Energy · Coal
EV/EBITDA
↑
5.51
↑+21% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.55
30Y Low4.0·High11.0
P/FCF
↑
14.54
↑+81% vs avg
5yr avg: 8.03
30Y Low3.5·High14.6
P/B Ratio
↓
0.99
↓-16% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.18
30Y Low0.4·High1.9
ROE
↓
-6.6%
↑-178% vs avg
5yr avg: 8.5%
30Y Low-25%·High23%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
3.12
↑+44% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.17
30Y Low1.8·High5.8
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
SXC Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
SunCoke Energy, Inc. currently has a negative P/E ratio, indicating the company is operating at a loss on a trailing-twelve-month basis. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 14.5x P/FCF, 81% above the 5-year average of 8.0x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $615M | $616M | $913M | $912M | $730M | $552M | $362M | $478M | $560M | $782M | $730M |
| Enterprise Value | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.2B | $1.1B | $993M | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.5B | $1.5B |
| P/E Ratio → | -13.94 | — | 9.55 | 15.79 | 7.25 | 12.67 | 108.75 | — | 21.38 | 6.38 | 51.55 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.37 | 0.38 | 0.27 | 0.30 | 0.39 | 0.59 | 0.60 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.99 | 0.98 | 1.28 | 1.41 | 1.17 | 1.03 | 0.72 | 0.92 | 0.82 | 1.19 | 1.14 |
| P/FCF | 14.54 | 14.55 | 9.52 | 6.52 | 5.47 | 4.10 | 4.31 | 6.66 | 6.55 | 10.72 | 4.70 |
| P/OCF | 5.64 | 5.64 | 5.41 | 3.66 | 3.49 | 2.37 | 2.29 | 2.63 | 3.01 | 5.26 | 3.33 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
SXC EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
SunCoke Energy, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 5.5x EBITDA, 21% above its 5-year average of 4.5x. The Energy sector median is 8.1x, placing the stock at a 32% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.66 | 0.63 | 0.61 | 0.59 | 0.76 | 0.75 | 0.73 | 0.86 | 1.15 | 1.19 |
| EV / EBITDA | 5.51 | 5.51 | 4.53 | 4.72 | 3.96 | 4.01 | 4.88 | — | 4.80 | 6.57 | 6.84 |
| EV / EBIT | 18.67 | 18.68 | 8.08 | 10.11 | 7.63 | 10.08 | 13.18 | — | 10.58 | 18.20 | 11.80 |
| EV / FCF | — | 28.66 | 12.79 | 9.05 | 8.79 | 8.21 | 11.84 | 16.26 | 14.65 | 20.92 | 9.33 |
SXC Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
SunCoke Energy, Inc. earns an operating margin of 3.5%, below the Energy sector average of 14.5%. Operating margins have compressed from 6.1% to 3.5% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. A negative ROE of -6.6% indicates the company is currently destroying shareholder equity. ROIC of 4.3% represents below-average returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.4%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 7.1% | 7.1% | 17.2% | 16.4% | 18.6% | 23.2% | 21.4% | 20.2% | 22.5% | 23.3% | 25.9% |
| Operating Margin | 3.5% | 3.5% | 7.8% | 6.1% | 7.8% | 9.7% | 5.2% | -9.0% | 8.2% | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Net Profit Margin | -2.4% | -2.4% | 5.0% | 2.8% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 0.3% | -9.5% | 1.8% | 9.2% | 1.2% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -6.6% | -6.6% | 14.1% | 9.1% | 17.4% | 8.4% | 0.7% | -25.4% | 3.9% | 18.8% | 2.3% |
| ROA | -2.6% | -2.6% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 0.2% | -8.0% | 1.3% | 5.9% | 0.7% |
| ROIC | 4.3% | 4.3% | 11.3% | 9.1% | 10.7% | 9.6% | 4.5% | -8.4% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 5.1% |
| ROCE | 4.3% | 4.3% | 10.5% | 8.7% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 4.6% | -8.4% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 4.8% |
SXC Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
SunCoke Energy, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 3.1x, which is moderately leveraged (30% above the sector average of 2.4x). Net debt stands at $597M ($686M total debt minus $89M cash). Interest coverage of just 2.0x is concerning — the company has limited headroom to absorb earnings volatility before struggling with debt service.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.09 | 1.09 | 0.71 | 0.76 | 0.85 | 1.15 | 1.36 | 1.52 | 1.23 | 1.31 | 1.33 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.12 | 3.12 | 1.86 | 1.84 | 1.80 | 2.24 | 3.34 | — | 3.21 | 3.72 | 4.03 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.95 | 0.44 | 0.55 | 0.71 | 1.03 | 1.26 | 1.33 | 1.01 | 1.13 | 1.13 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.71 | 2.71 | 1.16 | 1.32 | 1.49 | 2.01 | 3.10 | — | 2.65 | 3.20 | 3.40 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 14.11 | 3.27 | 2.52 | 3.31 | 4.11 | 7.53 | 9.59 | 8.10 | 10.20 | 4.63 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.02 | 2.02 | 6.49 | 4.58 | 4.80 | 2.58 | 1.34 | -2.37 | 1.93 | 1.35 | 2.24 |
SXC Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
SunCoke Energy, Inc.'s current ratio of 2.11x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.11x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.86x to 2.11x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.11 | 2.11 | 2.31 | 1.86 | 1.67 | 1.49 | 1.45 | 1.58 | 1.96 | 1.74 | 1.84 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | 1.11 | 1.43 | 1.05 | 0.89 | 0.80 | 0.65 | 0.83 | 1.31 | 1.12 | 1.30 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.92 | 0.63 | 0.40 | 0.35 | 0.30 | 0.50 | 0.85 | 0.67 | 0.78 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.03 | 1.16 | 1.24 | 1.19 | 0.90 | 0.83 | 0.91 | 0.71 | 0.65 | 0.58 |
| Inventory Turnover | 7.76 | 7.76 | 8.87 | 9.44 | 9.16 | 8.81 | 8.28 | 8.69 | 10.19 | 9.20 | 9.80 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 26.94 | 18.22 | 15.87 | 19.39 | 19.45 | 14.18 | 14.07 | 19.14 | 20.09 | 25.60 |
SXC Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
SunCoke Energy, Inc. returns 6.7% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.7% | 6.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.1% | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | 39.2% | 53.4% | 23.4% | 46.3% | 537.8% | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | 10.5% | 6.3% | 13.8% | 7.9% | 0.9% | — | 4.7% | 15.7% | 1.9% |
| FCF Yield | 6.9% | 6.9% | 10.5% | 15.3% | 18.3% | 24.4% | 23.2% | 15.0% | 15.3% | 9.3% | 21.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 7.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.7% | 6.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 3.6% | 7.4% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $86M | $85M | $85M | $85M | $84M | $83M | $77M | $66M | $65M | $64M |
Peer Comparison
Compare SXC with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 SXCYou | $615M | -13.9 | 5.5 | 14.5 | 7.1% | 3.5% | -6.6% | 4.3% | 3.1 |
 HCC | $5B | 81.1 | 19.5 | — | 8.5% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.1 |
 AMR | $3B | 13.8 | 5.2 | 6.7 | 11.2% | 7.7% | 11.6% | 13.7% | 0.0 |
 BTU | $3B | -58.0 | 7.1 | 5.8 | 2.7% | 0.0% | -1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2 |
 FANG | $55B | 34.0 | 7.0 | 10.5 | 35.2% | 32.7% | 4.0% | 6.7% | 1.5 |
 NUE | $53B | 31.1 | 14.1 | — | 11.9% | 8.2% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 1.7 |
 CLF | $6B | -3.7 | — | — | -4.6% | -7.5% | -22.4% | -7.5% | — |
 STLD | $35B | 30.3 | 19.0 | 69.9 | 13.0% | 8.1% | 13.3% | 9.2% | 2.1 |
 RS | $19B | 26.9 | 16.2 | 38.3 | 26.8% | 7.2% | 10.3% | 8.9% | 1.5 |
 CMC | $8B | 97.5 | 10.3 | 25.7 | 15.6% | 6.7% | 2.0% | 8.5% | 1.7 |
 MP | $13B | -145.3 | — | — | -2.4% | -44.6% | -5.0% | -4.7% | — |
| Energy Median | — | 16.9 | 8.1 | 14.1 | 32.7% | 14.5% | 7.9% | 6.4% | 2.4 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SXC stock.
What is SunCoke Energy, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
SunCoke Energy, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -13.9x. The historical average is 29.2x.
What is SunCoke Energy, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
SunCoke Energy, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 5.5x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 6.3x.
What is SunCoke Energy, Inc.'s ROE?
SunCoke Energy, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is -6.6%. The historical average is 6.0%.
Is SXC stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, SunCoke Energy, Inc. is trading at a P/E of -13.9x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is SunCoke Energy, Inc.'s dividend yield?
SunCoke Energy, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 6.68%.
What are SunCoke Energy, Inc.'s profit margins?
SunCoke Energy, Inc. has 7.1% gross margin and 3.5% operating margin.
How much debt does SunCoke Energy, Inc. have?
SunCoke Energy, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 3.1x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.