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SunCoke EnergySXC +0.36%70 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.19% as of Jun. 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 2.10. GuruFocus rates SXC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 635 Steel companies, SunCoke Energy ranks worse than 83.15% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. SunCoke Energy's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $52 Mil. SunCoke Energy's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,642 Mil. Therefore, SunCoke Energy's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 3.19%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SunCoke Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SXC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -8.64 Med: 2.1 Max: 6.65
Current: -3.25
During the past 13 years, SunCoke Energy's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 6.65%. The lowest was -8.64%. And the median was 2.10%.
SXC's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked worse than 83.15% of 635
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 2.07
vs SXC: -3.25
SunCoke Energy (NYSE:SXC) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
SunCoke Energy Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
SunCoke Energy Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SunCoke Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Coking Coal subindustry, SunCoke Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SunCoke Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SunCoke Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.19% mean?
SunCoke Energy (SXC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.19% as of Jun. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 2.10. According to the industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #528 out of 635 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 83.1%.
Is SunCoke Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
SunCoke Energy's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.19% is 52% above median its 10-year median of 2.10. The Steel industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.07. SunCoke Energy's value of 3.19% is 54.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #528 out of 635 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SunCoke Energy has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SunCoke Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to METC and AREC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #528 out of 635 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places SunCoke Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.07. SunCoke Energy's value of 3.19% is 54.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.10 vs. the industry median of 2.07, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Steel company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Steel companies is 2.07, based on 635 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SunCoke Energy's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 3.19% is 54.1% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SunCoke Energy's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.19%, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 2.10. 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 $8.55, compared to a current price of $8.48 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.19%, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 2.10 and 54.1% above the Steel industry median of 2.07. SunCoke Energy's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SunCoke Energy (SXC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.19% 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.48 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.55.
GuruFocus considers SunCoke Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SXC:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 3.19% (52% above median its 10-year median of 2.10)
GF Value™: $8.55 vs. price of $8.48 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.1% above the Steel median (#528 of 635)
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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