SunCoke EnergySXC -2.63%71 OCF Margin % is 15.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% above its 10-year median of 11.61. 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 67.26% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for SunCoke Energy's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SXC'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.94 Med: 11.61 Max: 17.91
Current: 8.4
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of SunCoke Energy was 17.91%. The lowest was 5.94%. And the median was 11.61%.
SXC's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 67.26% of 617
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 5.1
vs SXC: 8.40
SunCoke Energy OCF Margin % Related Terms
SunCoke Energy OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SunCoke Energy's OCF 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SunCoke Energy's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SunCoke Energy's OCF 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 OCF Margin % of 15.97% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. This is 38% above median its historical median of 11.61. Over the past decade, SunCoke Energy's OCF Margin % has ranged from 5.94 to 17.91. According to the industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #202 out of 617 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is SunCoke Energy's OCF Margin % too high?
SunCoke Energy's current OCF Margin % of 15.97% is 38% above median its 10-year median of 11.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.94 to a high of 17.91. The Steel industry median OCF Margin % is 5.10. SunCoke Energy's value of 15.97% is 213.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #202 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 OCF Margin % compare to METC and AREC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #202 out of 617 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts SunCoke Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.10. SunCoke Energy's value of 15.97% is 213.1% above this benchmark. Historically, SunCoke Energy's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 5.94 to 17.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.61 vs. the industry median of 5.10, 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 OCF Margin % for a Steel company?
The median OCF Margin % among Steel companies is 5.10, based on 617 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SunCoke Energy's current OCF Margin % of 15.97% is 213.1% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SunCoke Energy's current OCF Margin % is 15.97%, which is 38% above median its own 10-year median of 11.61. 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 OCF Margin % is 15.97%, which is 38% above median its 10-year median of 11.61 and 213.1% above the Steel industry median of 5.10. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SunCoke Energy (SXC), the current OCF Margin % is 15.97% 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:
OCF Margin %: 15.97% (38% above median its 10-year median of 11.61)
GF Value™: $8.22 vs. price of $8.15 (0.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 213.1% above the Steel median (#202 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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