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SunCoke EnergySXC -2.19%69 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.80 as of Jun. 2026, which is 105% above its 10-year median of 0.39. 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 268 Steel companies, SunCoke Energy ranks worse than 373133.96% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. SunCoke Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.80.
The historical rank and industry rank for SunCoke Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of SunCoke Energy was 6.00. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.39.
SXC's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Steel industry.
Industry Median: 0.38 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of SunCoke Energy was 67.10% per year. The lowest was 14.50% per year. And the median was 21.05% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
SunCoke Energy (NYSE:SXC) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
SunCoke Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
SunCoke Energy Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SunCoke Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
SXC vs METC, AREC, AMR: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Coking Coal subindustry, SunCoke Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SunCoke Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SunCoke Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
SunCoke Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.80 as of Jun. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. This is 105% above median its historical median of 0.39. Over the past decade, SunCoke Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 6.00. According to the industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #999999 out of 268 companies in the Steel industry.
Is SunCoke Energy's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
SunCoke Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.80 is 105% above median its 10-year median of 0.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.21 to a high of 6.00. The Steel industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. SunCoke Energy's value of 0.80 is 110.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #999999 out of 268 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio compare to METC and AREC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #999999 out of 268 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places SunCoke Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38. SunCoke Energy's value of 0.80 is 110.5% above this benchmark. Historically, SunCoke Energy's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.21 to 6.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.39 vs. the industry median of 0.38, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Steel company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Steel companies is 0.38, based on 268 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SunCoke Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.80 is 110.5% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SunCoke Energy's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.80, which is 105% above median its own 10-year median of 0.39. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.80, which is 105% above median its 10-year median of 0.39 and 110.5% above the Steel industry median of 0.38. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SunCoke Energy (SXC), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.80 as of Jun. 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:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.80 (105% above median its 10-year median of 0.39)
GF Value™: $8.57 vs. price of $9.39 (9.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 110.5% above the Steel median (#999999 of 268)
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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