SXC (SunCoke Energy) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jul. 01, 2026)


SXC SunCoke Energy Inc SXC
72 GF Score
Price $8.05
GF Value $8.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is SunCoke Energy Moat Score?

SunCoke Energy SXC -1.47% 72 Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates SXC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 644 Steel companies, SunCoke Energy ranks better than 95.81% on this metric.

SunCoke Energy has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

SunCoke Energy has Narrow Moat: SunCoke Energy Inc has a modest moat due to its proprietary technology in coke production, providing some cost advantages. However, the lack of strong brand strength, customer loyalty, and regulatory barriers limits its competitive edge.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes SunCoke Energy might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

SunCoke Energy  (NYSE:SXC) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

SunCoke Energy Moat Score Related Terms

SXC vs METC, AREC, AMR: Moat Score Comparison

For the Coking Coal subindustry, SunCoke Energy's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Steel Industry

For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SunCoke Energy's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where SunCoke Energy's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
SunCoke Energy (SXC) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jul. 01, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #27 out of 644 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is SunCoke Energy's Moat Score too high?
SunCoke Energy's current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #27 out of 644 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 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SunCoke Energy's Moat Score compare to METC and AREC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #27 out of 644 companies for Moat Score. This places SunCoke Energy in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Steel company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Steel industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. SunCoke Energy's current Moat Score is 4. 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 $8.21, compared to a current price of $8.05 — trading 1.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. SunCoke Energy's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SunCoke Energy (SXC), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jul. 01, 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 $8.05 is trading 1.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.21. GuruFocus considers SunCoke Energy to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SXC:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $8.21 vs. price of $8.05 (1.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 7 warning signs

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

Other Exchanges S01:Germany
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.
72GF Score

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