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SunCoke EnergySXC -2.19%69 Debt-to-Equity is 1.13 as of Jun. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 1.23. GuruFocus rates SXC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Steel companies, SunCoke Energy ranks worse than 83.94% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for SunCoke Energy's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SXC'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72 Med: 1.23 Max: 3.07
Current: 1.13
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of SunCoke Energy was 3.07. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 1.23.
SXC's Debt-to-Equity is ranked worse than 83.94% of 548
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.4
vs SXC: 1.13
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SunCoke Energy Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
SunCoke Energy Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SunCoke Energy's Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SunCoke Energy's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SunCoke Energy's Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity of 1.13 as of Jun. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, SunCoke Energy's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.72 to 3.07. According to the industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #460 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is SunCoke Energy's Debt-to-Equity too high?
SunCoke Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.13 is near median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 3.07. The Steel industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. SunCoke Energy's value of 1.13 is 182.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #460 out of 548 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SunCoke Energy has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SunCoke Energy's Debt-to-Equity compare to METC and AREC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #460 out of 548 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places SunCoke Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40. SunCoke Energy's value of 1.13 is 182.5% above this benchmark. Historically, SunCoke Energy's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.72 to 3.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 0.40, 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-Equity for a Steel company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Steel companies is 0.40, based on 548 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SunCoke Energy's current Debt-to-Equity of 1.13 is 182.5% 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-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SunCoke Energy's current Debt-to-Equity is 1.13, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.23. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.57, compared to a current price of $9.39 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 1.13, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 182.5% above the Steel industry median of 0.40. SunCoke Energy's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SunCoke Energy (SXC), the current Debt-to-Equity is 1.13 as of Jun. 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 $9.39 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.57.
GuruFocus considers SunCoke Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SXC:
Debt-to-Equity: 1.13 (near median its 10-year median of 1.23)
GF Value™: $8.57 vs. price of $9.39 (9.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 182.5% above the Steel median (#460 of 548)
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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