SunCoke EnergySXC -3.35%72 Days Inventory is 49.14 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 39.61. GuruFocus rates SXC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 582 Steel companies, SunCoke Energy ranks better than 80.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for SunCoke Energy's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SXC'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.36 Med: 39.61 Max: 48.8
Current: 48.8
During the past 13 years, SunCoke Energy's highest Days Inventory was 48.80. The lowest was 34.36. And the median was 39.61.
SXC's Days Inventory is ranked better than 80.07% of 582
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 86.57
vs SXC: 48.80
SunCoke Energy's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (49.18) to Mar. 2026 (49.14).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
SunCoke Energy's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.86.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
SunCoke Energy's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.44.
SunCoke Energy (NYSE:SXC) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
SunCoke Energy's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
SunCoke Energy's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
SunCoke Energy Days Inventory Related Terms
SunCoke Energy Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SunCoke Energy's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SunCoke Energy's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SunCoke Energy's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 49.14 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 39.61. Over the past decade, SunCoke Energy's Days Inventory has ranged from 34.36 to 48.80. According to the industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #116 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is SunCoke Energy's Days Inventory too high?
SunCoke Energy's current Days Inventory of 49.14 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 39.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.36 to a high of 48.80. The Steel industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. SunCoke Energy's value of 49.14 is 43.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #116 out of 582 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SunCoke Energy has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SunCoke Energy's Days Inventory compare to METC and AREC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #116 out of 582 companies for Days Inventory. This places SunCoke Energy in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Inventory is 86.57. SunCoke Energy's value of 49.14 is 43.2% below this benchmark. Historically, SunCoke Energy's own Days Inventory has ranged from 34.36 to 48.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.61 vs. the industry median of 86.57, SunCoke Energy has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Steel company?
The median Days Inventory among Steel companies is 86.57, based on 582 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SunCoke Energy's current Days Inventory of 49.14 is 43.2% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Days Inventory is 86.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SunCoke Energy's current Days Inventory is 49.14, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 39.61. 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 $8.21, compared to a current price of $7.78 — trading 5.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 49.14, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 39.61 and 43.2% below the Steel industry median of 86.57. SunCoke Energy's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SunCoke Energy (SXC), the current Days Inventory is 49.14 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 $7.78 is trading 5.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.21.
GuruFocus considers SunCoke Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SXC:
Days Inventory: 49.14 (24% above median its 10-year median of 39.61)
GF Value™: $8.21 vs. price of $7.78 (5.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.2% below the Steel median (#116 of 582)
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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