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SunCoke EnergySXC -1.18%72 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.62 as of Jul. 17, 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 8.30. GuruFocus rates SXC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.20 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 318 Steel companies, SunCoke Energy ranks better than 86.48% on this metric.
SunCoke Energy's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for SunCoke Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SXC'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.2 Med: 8.3 Max: 18.54
Current: 12.62
During the past 13 years, SunCoke Energy's highest Yield on Cost was 18.54. The lowest was 2.20. And the median was 8.30.
SXC's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked better than 86.48% of 318
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 3.335
vs SXC: 12.62
SunCoke Energy (NYSE:SXC) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
SunCoke Energy 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SXC vs METC, AREC, AMR: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Coking Coal subindustry, SunCoke Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, SunCoke Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SunCoke Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Therefore, Yield-on-Cost of SunCoke Energy is calculated as
SunCoke Energy (SXC) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.62 as of Jul. 17, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 8.30. Over the past decade, SunCoke Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.20 to 18.54. According to the industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #43 out of 318 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is SunCoke Energy's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
SunCoke Energy's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.62 is 52% above median its 10-year median of 8.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.20 to a high of 18.54. The Steel industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34. SunCoke Energy's value of 12.62 is 278.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #43 out of 318 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to METC and AREC?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, SunCoke Energy ranks #43 out of 318 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places SunCoke Energy in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34. SunCoke Energy's value of 12.62 is 278.4% above this benchmark. Historically, SunCoke Energy's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 2.20 to 18.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.30 vs. the industry median of 3.34, 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Steel company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Steel companies is 3.34, based on 318 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. SunCoke Energy's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 12.62 is 278.4% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on SunCoke Energy and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 3.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SunCoke Energy's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.62, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 8.30. 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 $8.20, compared to a current price of $8.35 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.62, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 8.30 and 278.4% above the Steel industry median of 3.34. SunCoke Energy's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For SunCoke Energy (SXC), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 12.62 as of Jul. 17, 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 $8.35 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.20.
GuruFocus considers SunCoke Energy to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SXC:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 12.62 (52% above median its 10-year median of 8.30)
GF Value™: $8.20 vs. price of $8.35 (1.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 278.4% above the Steel median (#43 of 318)
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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