SXC (SunCoke Energy) EV-to-EBITDA: 10.76 (As of Aug. 04, 2026) — 101% Above Median

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SXC SunCoke Energy Inc SXC
70 GF Score
Price $8.87
GF Value $8.53
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is SunCoke Energy EV-to-EBITDA?

SunCoke Energy SXC +5.47% 70 EV-to-EBITDA is 10.76 as of Aug. 04, 2026, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 5.36. GuruFocus rates SXC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 529 Steel companies, SunCoke Energy ranks worse than 53.31% on this metric.

EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, SunCoke Energy's enterprise value is $1,399 Mil. SunCoke Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $130 Mil. Therefore, SunCoke Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 10.76.

The historical rank and industry rank for SunCoke Energy's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

SXC' s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1313.37   Med: 5.36   Max: 1230.92
Current: 10.76

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of SunCoke Energy was 1230.92. The lowest was -1313.37. And the median was 5.36.

SXC's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than
53.31% of 529 companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 9.9 vs SXC: 10.76

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-08-04), SunCoke Energy's stock price is $8.87. SunCoke Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.640. Therefore, SunCoke Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.

The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).


SunCoke Energy  (NYSE:SXC) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation

EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

SunCoke Energy's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=8.87/-0.640
=At Loss

SunCoke Energy's share price for today is $8.87.
SunCoke Energy's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-0.640.

* 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.

Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).

Please read Which price ratio outperforms the enterprise multiple?


SunCoke Energy EV-to-EBITDA Related Terms


SunCoke Energy EV-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for SunCoke Energy's EV-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.

SunCoke Energy EV-to-EBITDA Chart

SunCoke Energy Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-EBITDA
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SunCoke Energy Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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SXC vs METC, AREC, AMR: EV-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Coking Coal subindustry, SunCoke Energy's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SunCoke Energy's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SunCoke Energy's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.


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SunCoke Energy EV-to-EBITDA Calculation

SunCoke Energy's EV-to-EBITDA for today is calculated as:

EV-to-EBITDA=Enterprise Value (Today)/EBITDA (TTM)
=1398.734/130
=10.76

SunCoke Energy's current Enterprise Value is $1,399 Mil.
SunCoke Energy's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $130 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-EBITDA →
What does a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.76 mean?
SunCoke Energy (SXC) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 10.76 as of Aug. 04, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SunCoke Energy. This is 101% above median its historical median of 5.36. According to the industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #282 out of 529 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is SunCoke Energy's EV-to-EBITDA too high?
SunCoke Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.76 is 101% above median its 10-year median of 5.36. The Steel industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.90. SunCoke Energy's value of 10.76 is 8.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #282 out of 529 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SunCoke Energy has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SunCoke Energy's EV-to-EBITDA compare to METC and AREC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #282 out of 529 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places SunCoke Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.90. SunCoke Energy's value of 10.76 is 8.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.36 vs. the industry median of 9.90, 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 EV-to-EBITDA for a Steel company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Steel companies is 9.90, based on 529 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SunCoke Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA of 10.76 is 8.7% 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 EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on SunCoke Energy. For the Steel industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 9.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SunCoke Energy's current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.76, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 5.36. 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 $8.53, compared to a current price of $8.87 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.76, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 5.36 and 8.7% above the Steel industry median of 9.90. SunCoke Energy's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SunCoke Energy (SXC), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 10.76 as of Aug. 04, 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 $8.87 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.53. GuruFocus considers SunCoke Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SXC:

  • EV-to-EBITDA: 10.76 (101% above median its 10-year median of 5.36)
  • GF Value™: $8.53 vs. price of $8.87 (4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 8.7% above the Steel median (#282 of 529)

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 Business Description

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Address 1011 Warrenville Road, Suite 600, Lisle, IL, USA, 60532
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.
70GF Score

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