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The historical data trend for SunCoke Energy's Total 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: Total Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Coking Coal subindustry, SunCoke Energy's Total Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Total 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 Total Payout Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SunCoke Energy's Total Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SunCoke Energy's Total Payout Ratio 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.
SunCoke Energy (SXC) has a Total Payout Ratio of -0.83 as of Aug. 05, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors.
Is SunCoke Energy's Total Payout Ratio too high?
SunCoke Energy's current Total Payout Ratio is -0.83. 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 Total Payout Ratio compare to METC and AREC?
SunCoke Energy's Total Payout Ratio of -0.83 can be compared against companies in the Steel industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Total Payout Ratio for a Steel company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Steel industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. SunCoke Energy's current Total Payout Ratio is -0.83. 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 $8.53, compared to a current price of $9.34 — trading 9.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is -0.83. 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 Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SunCoke Energy (SXC), the current Total Payout Ratio is -0.83 as of Aug. 05, 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 $9.34 is trading 9.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.53.
GuruFocus considers SunCoke Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SXC:
Total Payout Ratio: -0.83
GF Value™: $8.53 vs. price of $9.34 (9.4% above 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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