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SunCoke Energy, Inc. · Basic Materials · United States · $757M · Avg Vol: $12M/d

81
StockRank
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Q
38
V
64
M
72
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-9.3%
D/E
1.1x
Dividend %
5.7%

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

SunCoke Energy, Inc. is a leading independent producer of metallurgical coke, a key input for the steel industry, and a provider of logistics services for coal and other bulk materials. Its competitive moat stems from its unique heat recovery coking technology, which enables efficient and environmentally conscious production, along with long-term contracts with major steel producers. The company holds a strong niche position, particularly in the Americas, supporting essential industrial supply chains.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue2.0B2.1B1.9B1.8B-2.3%1.9B1.8B1.7B-3.0%
EPS1.200.681.13-0.52-3.0%-0.77
Shares83.4M83.8M84.4M84.7M+1.5%84.9M
Debt532.2M492.8M495.2M694.7M9.3%667.6M
Equity585.6M614.2M680.2M597.3M0.7%
Op CF208.9M249.0M168.8M109.1M-19.5%156.0M
Inv CF-70.2M-109.2M-72.3M-339.2M
Fin CF-112.5M-89.7M-47.0M128.8M
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PRICE (1Y)-5.6%
7.788.238.699.149.59Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$8.92
RSI (14)
80.7
52W High
$9.74
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
38
ROIC
-2.8%33.5
ROE
-9.3%26.6
GP/Assets
16.9%66.3
Op. Margin
1.0%39.2
FCF/Assets
2.6%61.6
Piotroski
24.7
Int. Cover
-1.6x25.0
D/E Ratio
1.09x9.7
Current Ratio
2.23x53.2
Value
64
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
6.4x76.9
P/FCF
16.2x60.5
P/B
1.2x68.0
P/S
0.4x86.0
Div Yield
5.7%91.4
Momentum
72
52W High %
92%92.2
RS 6M
5%79.8
SMA 50/200
1.17x82.5
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%76.9
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
+75%54.5
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$757M
P/E (Forward)
-44.0x
Gross Margin
16.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of SXC are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
SXCSunCoke Energy, Inc.(you)$757M81STRONG BUY
AMRAlpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc.$1.8B38HOLD
HCCWarrior Met Coal, Inc.$4.2B42HOLD
METCRamaco Resources, Inc.$676M2STRONG SELL
ARECAmerican Resources Corporation$186M10STRONG SELL
KROKronos Worldwide, Inc.$761M72BUY
LXULSB Industries, Inc.$881M87STRONG BUY
ASIXAdvanSix Inc.$567M74BUY
GPREGreen Plains Inc.$1.2B75BUY
MTUSMetallus Inc.$873M69BUY

Peer medians: ROE 5.1% · P/E 21.2x · Gross margin 25.3%

SunCoke Energy, Inc. (SXC) — Stock Score Summary

SunCoke Energy, Inc. (SXC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 81/100 based on Quality (38/100), Value (64/100), and Momentum (72/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY.

SunCoke Energy, Inc. is a leading independent producer of metallurgical coke, a key input for the steel industry, and a provider of logistics services for coal and other bulk materials. Its competitive moat stems from its unique heat recovery coking technology, which enables efficient and environmentally conscious production, along with long-term contracts with major steel producers. The company holds a strong niche position, particularly in the Americas, supporting essential industrial supply chains.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$8.92
Market Cap$757M
P/E (Forward)-44.00
Price/Book1.22
Return on Equity-9.3%
Return on Invested Capital-2.8%
Debt/Equity1.09x
Gross Margin16.3%
Operating Margin1.0%
Revenue Growth4.4%
Dividend Yield5.7%
Free Cash Flow$47M

SunCoke Energy, Inc. operates in the Coking Coal industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SunCoke Energy, Inc.’s (SXC) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for SunCoke Energy, Inc. (SXC) is 81/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (38), Value (64), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does SunCoke Energy, Inc. have an economic moat?
SunCoke Energy, Inc. (SXC) has a Quality factor score of 38/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is SunCoke Energy, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for SunCoke Energy, Inc. (SXC) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 81/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is SunCoke Energy, Inc. in?
SunCoke Energy, Inc. (SXC) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Coking Coal industry (United States).