SunCoke Energy Inc (SXC)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 17.15% | 16.41% | 18.64% | 23.16% | 21.37% |
| Operating profit margin | 7.85% | 6.06% | 7.79% | 9.72% | 5.23% |
| Pretax margin | 6.64% | 4.74% | 6.17% | 4.61% | 1.43% |
| Net profit margin | 4.96% | 2.79% | 5.11% | 2.98% | 0.66% |
SunCoke Energy Inc's profitability ratios show varying trends over the years.
1. Gross Profit Margin:
- The gross profit margin has fluctuated, declining from 21.37% in December 2020 to 16.41% in December 2023 before slightly recovering to 17.15% in December 2024.
- This indicates that the company's cost of goods sold relative to its revenue has been on the higher side, impacting its profitability.
2. Operating Profit Margin:
- The operating profit margin has shown improvement, increasing from 5.23% in December 2020 to 7.85% in December 2024.
- This suggests that the company has been able to control its operating expenses better, resulting in higher profitability at the operating level.
3. Pretax Margin:
- The pretax margin also reflects a mixed performance, with a significant improvement from 1.43% in December 2020 to 6.64% in December 2024.
- The upward trend indicates that the company's ability to generate profits before tax has increased, showcasing operational efficiency.
4. Net Profit Margin:
- The net profit margin has shown improvement, rising from 0.66% in December 2020 to 4.96% in December 2024.
- This indicates that after accounting for all expenses and taxes, the company's profitability has increased, reflecting positively on its bottom line.
Overall, while there have been fluctuations in the profitability margins of SunCoke Energy Inc, the increasing trends in operating profit margin, pretax margin, and net profit margin suggest that the company has been successful in managing its costs and enhancing its overall profitability in the latter years.
Return on investment
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 9.11% | 7.53% | 9.29% | 8.76% | 4.32% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 5.75% | 3.46% | 6.09% | 2.69% | 0.55% |
| Return on total capital | 22.33% | 20.37% | 26.09% | 21.82% | 16.08% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 14.10% | 9.36% | 17.20% | 8.71% | 1.88% |
SunCoke Energy Inc's profitability ratios show a positive trend over the years. The operating return on assets (Operating ROA) increased from 4.32% in December 2020 to 9.11% in December 2024. This indicates the company's ability to generate operating profits from its assets has improved steadily.
Similarly, the Return on assets (ROA) also saw a significant increase from 0.55% in December 2020 to 5.75% in December 2024, showcasing an enhancement in overall profitability relative to the company's total assets.
The Return on total capital ratio demonstrates a consistent uptrend, rising from 16.08% in December 2020 to 22.33% in December 2024. This signifies the company's capability to deliver returns to both debt and equity holders on the total invested capital.
Moreover, the Return on equity (ROE) exhibited growth from 1.88% in December 2020 to 14.10% in December 2024, underscoring an improvement in the returns generated for the company's shareholders.
Overall, SunCoke Energy Inc's profitability ratios reflect a positive trajectory, indicating efficient utilization of assets and capital to generate returns for both the company and its investors.