SunCoke Energy Inc (SXC)
Debt-to-equity ratio
Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | ||
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Long-term debt | US$ in thousands | 490,300 | 489,800 | 493,000 | 528,400 | 528,900 | 561,200 | 594,600 | 625,000 | 610,400 | 597,800 | 650,200 | 641,600 | 673,900 | 719,700 | 768,100 | 924,800 | 780,000 | 780,000 | 828,000 | 828,800 |
Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 614,200 | 608,300 | 609,000 | 593,500 | 585,600 | 575,500 | 539,100 | 525,000 | 498,100 | 487,700 | 468,400 | 479,500 | 469,000 | 478,900 | 486,400 | 484,200 | 491,600 | 520,600 | 696,500 | 472,100 |
Debt-to-equity ratio | 0.80 | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.89 | 0.90 | 0.98 | 1.10 | 1.19 | 1.23 | 1.23 | 1.39 | 1.34 | 1.44 | 1.50 | 1.58 | 1.91 | 1.59 | 1.50 | 1.19 | 1.76 |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $490,300K ÷ $614,200K
= 0.80
The debt-to-equity ratio of SunCoke Energy Inc has fluctuated over the past eight quarters, ranging from 0.80 to 1.20. A decreasing trend is observed from Q1 2022 to Q4 2022, followed by a slight increase in Q1 2023 and further fluctuations in subsequent quarters. The ratios indicate that the company has been relying more on debt financing compared to equity, with the ratio generally above 1, signaling higher levels of debt relative to equity in the company's capital structure. This may imply higher financial risk and leverage for the company. Monitoring this ratio over time can provide insights into the company's financial stability and capital management strategies.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2023