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SunCoke EnergySXC -2.19%69 OCF Yield % is 13.97 as of Aug. 08, 2026, which is 52% below its 10-year median of 29.11. GuruFocus rates SXC with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 632 Steel companies, SunCoke Energy ranks better than 69.15% on this metric.
OCF Yield % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the operating cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, OCF 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 operating 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 OCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SunCoke Energy's OCF 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 OCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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 OCF Yield % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SunCoke Energy's OCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SunCoke Energy's OCF 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 OCF Yield % of 13.97 as of Aug. 08, 2026. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. This is 52% below median its historical median of 29.11. Over the past decade, SunCoke Energy's OCF Yield % has ranged from 13.51 to 87.72. According to the industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #195 out of 632 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is SunCoke Energy's OCF Yield % too high?
SunCoke Energy's current OCF Yield % of 13.97 is 52% below median its 10-year median of 29.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.51 to a high of 87.72. The Steel industry median OCF Yield % is 6.59. SunCoke Energy's value of 13.97 is 112% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #195 out of 632 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SunCoke Energy has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SunCoke Energy's OCF Yield % compare to METC and AREC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #195 out of 632 companies for OCF Yield %. This puts SunCoke Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Yield % is 6.59. SunCoke Energy's value of 13.97 is 112% above this benchmark. Historically, SunCoke Energy's own OCF Yield % has ranged from 13.51 to 87.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.11 vs. the industry median of 6.59, 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 Yield % for a Steel company?
The median OCF Yield % among Steel companies is 6.59, based on 632 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SunCoke Energy's current OCF Yield % of 13.97 is 112% 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 Yield % mean?
A high OCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Yield is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median OCF Yield % is 6.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SunCoke Energy's current OCF Yield % is 13.97, which is 52% below median its own 10-year median of 29.11. 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 $8.57, compared to a current price of $9.39 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current OCF Yield % is 13.97, which is 52% below median its 10-year median of 29.11 and 112% above the Steel industry median of 6.59. SunCoke Energy's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Yield % calculated?
OCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SunCoke Energy (SXC), the current OCF Yield % is 13.97 as of Aug. 08, 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 $9.39 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.57.
GuruFocus considers SunCoke Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SXC:
OCF Yield %: 13.97 (52% below median its 10-year median of 29.11)
GF Value™: $8.57 vs. price of $9.39 (9.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 112% above the Steel median (#195 of 632)
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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