SXC (SunCoke Energy) ROCE %: 1.13% (As of Mar. 2026)

What is SunCoke Energy ROCE %?

SunCoke Energy SXC -2.63% 71 ROCE % is 1.13% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. SunCoke Energy's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.13%.

SunCoke Energy (NYSE:SXC) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

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SunCoke Energy ROCE % Historical Data

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SunCoke Energy ROCE % Calculation

SunCoke Energy's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(A: Dec. 2025 )		(A: Dec. 2024 )		(A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	-44.4	/	( ( (1668.2 - 205.8)	+	(1789.9 - 219.5) )	/ 2 )
	=	-44.4	/	( (1462.4	+	1570.4)	/ 2 )
	=	-44.4	/	1516.4
	=	-2.93 %

SunCoke Energy's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %	=	EBIT ⁽¹⁾	/	( (Capital Employed	+	Capital Employed)	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	EBIT	/	( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)	+	(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )	/ count )
		(Q: Mar. 2026 )		(Q: Dec. 2025 )		(Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	17.6	/	( ( (1789.9 - 219.5)	+	(1734.5 - 200.3) )	/ 2 )
	=	17.6	/	( ( 1570.4	+	1534.2 )	/ 2 )
	=	17.6	/	1552.3
	=	1.13 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT data.

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What does a ROCE % of 1.13% mean?

SunCoke Energy (SXC) has a ROCE % of 1.13% as of Mar. 2026.

Is SunCoke Energy's ROCE % too high?

SunCoke Energy's current ROCE % is 1.13%. The Steel industry median ROCE % is 5.61. SunCoke Energy's value of 1.13% is 79.9% below this industry median. 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 ROCE % compare to METC and AREC?

SunCoke Energy's ROCE % of 1.13% can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. The industry median ROCE % is 5.61. SunCoke Energy's value of 1.13% is 79.9% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good ROCE % for a Steel company?

The median ROCE % among Steel companies is 5.61, based on 625 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SunCoke Energy's current ROCE % of 1.13% is 79.9% below 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 ROCE % mean?

A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Steel industry, the median ROCE % is 5.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SunCoke Energy's current ROCE % is 1.13%. 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 ROCE % is 1.13% and 79.9% below the Steel industry median of 5.61. 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 ROCE % calculated?

ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SunCoke Energy (SXC), the current ROCE % is 1.13% 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 $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:

ROCE %: 1.13%
GF Value™: $8.22 vs. price of $8.15 (0.9% below fair value)
GF Score™: 71/100 with 7 warning signs
Industry Position: 79.9% below the Steel median

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SunCoke Energy Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Steel

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Address 1011 Warrenville Road, Suite 600, Lisle, IL, USA, 60532

Website https://www.suncoke.com

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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