SunCoke EnergySXC -2.63%71 PB Ratio is 1.19 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 1.23. 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 613 Steel companies, SunCoke Energy ranks worse than 59.22% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-24), SunCoke Energy's share price is $8.15. SunCoke Energy's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.86. Hence, SunCoke Energy's PB Ratio of today is 1.19.
The historical rank and industry rank for SunCoke Energy's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SXC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.44 Med: 1.23 Max: 2.75
Current: 1.19
During the past 13 years, SunCoke Energy's highest PB Ratio was 2.75. The lowest was 0.44. And the median was 1.23.
SXC's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 59.22% of 613
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 0.99
vs SXC: 1.19
During the past 12 months, SunCoke Energy's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -15.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 6.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of SunCoke Energy was 16.40% per year. The lowest was -16.20% per year. And the median was 0.35% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
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Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
SunCoke Energy PB Ratio Related Terms
SunCoke Energy PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SunCoke Energy's PB 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.
For the Coking Coal subindustry, SunCoke Energy's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SunCoke Energy's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SunCoke Energy's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
SunCoke Energy's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
SunCoke Energy (SXC) has a PB Ratio of 1.19 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 1.23. Over the past decade, SunCoke Energy's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 2.75. According to the industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #363 out of 613 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 59.2%.
Is SunCoke Energy's PB Ratio too high?
SunCoke Energy's current PB Ratio of 1.19 is near median its 10-year median of 1.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.44 to a high of 2.75. The Steel industry median PB Ratio is 0.99. SunCoke Energy's value of 1.19 is 20.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #363 out of 613 companies in the Steel industry, which is below 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 PB Ratio compare to METC and AREC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #363 out of 613 companies for PB Ratio. This places SunCoke Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.99. SunCoke Energy's value of 1.19 is 20.2% above this benchmark. Historically, SunCoke Energy's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.44 to 2.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.23 vs. the industry median of 0.99, 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 PB Ratio for a Steel company?
The median PB Ratio among Steel companies is 0.99, based on 613 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SunCoke Energy's current PB Ratio of 1.19 is 20.2% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SunCoke Energy's current PB Ratio is 1.19, which is near median its own 10-year median of 1.23. 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 PB Ratio is 1.19, which is near median its 10-year median of 1.23 and 20.2% above the Steel industry median of 0.99. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SunCoke Energy (SXC), the current PB Ratio is 1.19 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 $8.15 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:
PB Ratio: 1.19 (near median its 10-year median of 1.23)
GF Value™: $8.22 vs. price of $8.15 (0.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.2% above the Steel median (#363 of 613)
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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