SunCoke Energy Inc (SXC) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
SunCoke Energy Inc stock (SXC) is currently trading at $6.69. SunCoke Energy Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.30. Analyst consensus price target for SXC is $9.50. WallStSmart rates SXC as Sell.
- SXC PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- SXC PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- SXC intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- SXC stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- SXC fair value vs current price
- SXC insider transactions and insider buying
- Is SXC undervalued or overvalued?
- SunCoke Energy Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- SXC Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- SXC analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
SunCoke Energy Inc (SXC) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, price/book, institutional own.. Concerns around return on equity and operating margin. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
SunCoke Energy Inc (SXC) Key Strengths (3)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
Trading below book value, meaning the market prices it less than net assets
94.22% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Supporting Valuation Data
SunCoke Energy Inc (SXC) Areas to Watch (7)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Revenue declining -1.20%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -28.00%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Growth is fairly priced, not cheap, not expensive
SunCoke Energy Inc (SXC) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 42/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 10.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 1.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Price/Book, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.30), Price/Book (0.85) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.98) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -1.20%, EPS Growth at -28.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -5.80%, Operating Margin at -1.33%, Profit Margin at -2.41%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -5.80% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -1.20% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
SXC Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
SXC's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.30x sits near its historical average of 0.28x (86th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is -1% below its historical high of 0.3x set in Mar 2026, and 16% above its historical low of 0.26x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.3x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for SunCoke Energy Inc (SXC) · BASIC MATERIALS › COKING COAL
The Big Picture
SunCoke Energy Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 1.8B with 1% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -2.4% profit margin.
Key Findings
Generating 33M in free cash flow and 57M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
The company is unprofitable with a -2.4% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 7.9%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Debt management: total debt of 688M is significantly higher than cash (89M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor COKING COAL industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact SunCoke Energy Inc.
Bottom Line
SunCoke Energy Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(47 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
MIKHALEVSKY, ANDREI ALEXANDER Director | Buy | +5,000 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 10:06:42 AM
About SunCoke Energy Inc(SXC)
NYSE
BASIC MATERIALS
COKING COAL
USA
SunCoke Energy, Inc. is an independent coke producer in America and Brazil. The company is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois.