SunCoke EnergySXC -2.51%71 Current Ratio is 2.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 1.77. GuruFocus rates SXC with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 639 Steel companies, SunCoke Energy ranks better than 63.54% on this metric.
The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. SunCoke Energy's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.23.
SunCoke Energy has a current ratio of 2.23. It generally indicates good short-term financial strength.
The historical rank and industry rank for SunCoke Energy's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SXC'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.37 Med: 1.77 Max: 2.68
Current: 2.23
During the past 13 years, SunCoke Energy's highest Current Ratio was 2.68. The lowest was 1.37. And the median was 1.77.
SXC's Current Ratio is ranked better than 63.54% of 639
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.63
vs SXC: 2.23
SunCoke Energy (NYSE:SXC) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
SunCoke Energy Current Ratio Related Terms
SunCoke Energy Current Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SunCoke Energy's Current Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Coking Coal subindustry, SunCoke Energy's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
SunCoke Energy Current Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SunCoke Energy's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SunCoke Energy's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
SunCoke Energy (SXC) has a Current Ratio of 2.23 as of Mar. 2026. This is 26% above median its historical median of 1.77. Over the past decade, SunCoke Energy's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.37 to 2.68. According to the industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #233 out of 639 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is SunCoke Energy's Current Ratio too high?
SunCoke Energy's current Current Ratio of 2.23 is 26% above median its 10-year median of 1.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.37 to a high of 2.68. The Steel industry median Current Ratio is 1.63. SunCoke Energy's value of 2.23 is 36.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #233 out of 639 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SunCoke Energy has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SunCoke Energy's Current Ratio compare to METC and AREC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #233 out of 639 companies for Current Ratio. This puts SunCoke Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.63. SunCoke Energy's value of 2.23 is 36.8% above this benchmark. Historically, SunCoke Energy's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.37 to 2.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.77 vs. the industry median of 1.63, SunCoke Energy has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Current Ratio among Steel companies is 1.63, based on 639 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SunCoke Energy's current Current Ratio of 2.23 is 36.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Steel industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SunCoke Energy's current Current Ratio is 2.23, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 1.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SunCoke Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SunCoke Energy (SXC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.22, compared to a current price of $8.16 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 2.23, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 1.77 and 36.8% above the Steel industry median of 1.63. SunCoke Energy's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SunCoke Energy (SXC), the current Current Ratio is 2.23 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is SunCoke Energy (SXC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SunCoke Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.16 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.22.
GuruFocus considers SunCoke Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SXC:
Current Ratio: 2.23 (26% above median its 10-year median of 1.77)
GF Value™: $8.22 vs. price of $8.16 (0.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.8% above the Steel median (#233 of 639)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SXC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SunCoke Energy Inc operates as an independent producer of coke in the Americas. Its coke is mainly used as a principal raw material in the blast furnace steelmaking process as well as in the foundry production of casted iron. The company operates through two segments: Domestic Coke and Industrial Services. It offers metallurgical and thermal coal. The company also provides handling and/or mixing services to steel, coke, electric utility, coal-producing, and other manufacturing-based customers. The majority of revenue is derived from the Domestic Coke segment.
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