SunCoke EnergySXC -2.51%71 FCF Yield % is 11.14 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 30% below its 10-year median of 15.84. 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 637 Steel companies, SunCoke Energy ranks better than 78.02% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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SunCoke Energy FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SunCoke Energy's FCF Yield % 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 Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SunCoke Energy's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SunCoke Energy's FCF Yield % 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 Yield % of 11.14 as of Jun. 24, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. This is 30% below median its historical median of 15.84. Over the past decade, SunCoke Energy's FCF Yield % has ranged from 4.43 to 45.46. According to the industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #140 out of 637 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is SunCoke Energy's FCF Yield % too high?
SunCoke Energy's current FCF Yield % of 11.14 is 30% below median its 10-year median of 15.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.43 to a high of 45.46. The Steel industry median FCF Yield % is 1.29. SunCoke Energy's value of 11.14 is 763.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #140 out of 637 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 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SunCoke Energy's FCF Yield % compare to METC and AREC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #140 out of 637 companies for FCF Yield %. This places SunCoke Energy in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 1.29. SunCoke Energy's value of 11.14 is 763.6% above this benchmark. Historically, SunCoke Energy's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 4.43 to 45.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.84 vs. the industry median of 1.29, 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 Yield % for a Steel company?
The median FCF Yield % among Steel companies is 1.29, based on 637 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SunCoke Energy's current FCF Yield % of 11.14 is 763.6% 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 Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median FCF Yield % is 1.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SunCoke Energy's current FCF Yield % is 11.14, which is 30% below median its own 10-year median of 15.84. 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 $8.16 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 11.14, which is 30% below median its 10-year median of 15.84 and 763.6% above the Steel industry median of 1.29. 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 Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SunCoke Energy (SXC), the current FCF Yield % is 11.14 as of Jun. 24, 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 $8.16 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.22.
GuruFocus considers SunCoke Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SXC:
FCF Yield %: 11.14 (30% below median its 10-year median of 15.84)
GF Value™: $8.22 vs. price of $8.16 (0.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 763.6% above the Steel median (#140 of 637)
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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