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SunCoke EnergySXC +1.77%70 Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.39 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 3.23. GuruFocus rates SXC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 494 Steel companies, SunCoke Energy ranks worse than 76.72% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for SunCoke Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SXC'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.8 Med: 3.23 Max: 782.9
Current: 6.71
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of SunCoke Energy was 782.90. The lowest was 1.80. And the median was 3.23.
SXC's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 76.72% of 494
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.855
vs SXC: 6.71
SunCoke Energy (NYSE:SXC) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
SunCoke Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
SunCoke Energy Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SunCoke Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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 Debt-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SunCoke Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SunCoke Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
SunCoke Energy (SXC) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.39 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SunCoke Energy. This is near median its historical median of 3.23. Over the past decade, SunCoke Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.80 to 782.90. According to the industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #379 out of 494 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is SunCoke Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
SunCoke Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.39 is near median its 10-year median of 3.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.80 to a high of 782.90. The Steel industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.86. SunCoke Energy's value of 3.39 is 18.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #379 out of 494 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SunCoke Energy has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SunCoke Energy's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to METC and AREC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #379 out of 494 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places SunCoke Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.86. SunCoke Energy's value of 3.39 is 18.7% above this benchmark. Historically, SunCoke Energy's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.80 to 782.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.23 vs. the industry median of 2.86, 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for a Steel company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 2.86, based on 494 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SunCoke Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 3.39 is 18.7% 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SunCoke Energy. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SunCoke Energy's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.23. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.19, compared to a current price of $9.18 — trading 12.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.23 and 18.7% above the Steel industry median of 2.86. SunCoke Energy's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SunCoke Energy (SXC), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 3.39 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.18 is trading 12.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.19.
GuruFocus considers SunCoke Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SXC:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 3.39 (near median its 10-year median of 3.23)
GF Value™: $8.19 vs. price of $9.18 (12.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.7% above the Steel median (#379 of 494)
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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