SunCoke EnergySXC -2.63%71 FCF Margin % is 12.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 101% above its 10-year median of 6.09. 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 617 Steel companies, SunCoke Energy ranks better than 67.59% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for SunCoke Energy's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SXC'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.3 Med: 6.09 Max: 12.7
Current: 4.15
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of SunCoke Energy was 12.70%. The lowest was 2.30%. And the median was 6.09%.
SXC's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 67.59% of 617
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 1.06
vs SXC: 4.15
SunCoke Energy FCF Margin % Related Terms
SunCoke Energy FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SunCoke Energy's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SunCoke Energy's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SunCoke Energy's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of 12.24% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. This is 101% above median its historical median of 6.09. Over the past decade, SunCoke Energy's FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.30 to 12.70. According to the industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #200 out of 617 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is SunCoke Energy's FCF Margin % too high?
SunCoke Energy's current FCF Margin % of 12.24% is 101% above median its 10-year median of 6.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.30 to a high of 12.70. The Steel industry median FCF Margin % is 1.06. SunCoke Energy's value of 12.24% is 1054.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #200 out of 617 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 FCF Margin % compare to METC and AREC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #200 out of 617 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts SunCoke Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.06. SunCoke Energy's value of 12.24% is 1054.7% above this benchmark. Historically, SunCoke Energy's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 2.30 to 12.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.09 vs. the industry median of 1.06, 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 FCF Margin % for a Steel company?
The median FCF Margin % among Steel companies is 1.06, based on 617 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SunCoke Energy's current FCF Margin % of 12.24% is 1054.7% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SunCoke Energy's current FCF Margin % is 12.24%, which is 101% above median its own 10-year median of 6.09. 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 $8.15 — trading 0.9% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 12.24%, which is 101% above median its 10-year median of 6.09 and 1054.7% above the Steel industry median of 1.06. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SunCoke Energy (SXC), the current FCF Margin % is 12.24% 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 $8.15 is trading 0.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.22.
GuruFocus considers SunCoke Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SXC:
FCF Margin %: 12.24% (101% above median its 10-year median of 6.09)
GF Value™: $8.22 vs. price of $8.15 (0.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1054.7% above the Steel median (#200 of 617)
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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