Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. SunCoke Energy's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-18 Mil. SunCoke Energy's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $491 Mil. Therefore, SunCoke Energy's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -3.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SunCoke Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
SXC'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -44.6 Med: 11.45 Max: 103.47
Current: -11.48
During the past 13 years, SunCoke Energy's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 103.47%. The lowest was -44.60%. And the median was 11.45%.
SXC's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 87.13% of 614
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3.95
vs SXC: -11.48
SunCoke Energy (NYSE:SXC) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
SunCoke Energy Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
SunCoke Energy Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SunCoke Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity Comparison
For the Coking Coal subindustry, SunCoke Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SunCoke Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SunCoke Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -3.58% mean?
SunCoke Energy (SXC) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -3.58% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #535 out of 614 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 87.1%.
Is SunCoke Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
SunCoke Energy's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.58%. Based on the distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #535 out of 614 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SunCoke Energy has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SunCoke Energy's Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to METC and AREC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #535 out of 614 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places SunCoke Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.95. 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-Equity for a Steel company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Steel companies is 3.95, based on 614 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. 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-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 3.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SunCoke Energy's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.58%. 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 $8.21, compared to a current price of $7.82 — trading 4.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.58%. SunCoke Energy's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SunCoke Energy (SXC), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -3.58% 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 $7.82 is trading 4.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.21.
GuruFocus considers SunCoke Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SXC:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -3.58%
GF Value™: $8.21 vs. price of $7.82 (4.8% below fair value)
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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