SunCoke Energy Inc (SXC) — Defensive Interval Ratio
SunCoke Energy Inc (SXC) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 391 days as of September 2025. Defensive assets of $244.30 Million (cash $80.40 Million, short-term investments $-, receivables $163.90 Million) cover 391 days of daily cash needs of $624.38K/day.
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SunCoke Energy Inc Defensive Interval Ratio (2009–2024)
This chart shows how SunCoke Energy Inc's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 16 annual periods from 2009 to 2024. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 391 days, meaning defensive assets of $244.30 Million can fund 391 days of operations without new revenue. For the complete balance sheet picture, see how large is SunCoke Energy Inc's balance sheet.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for SunCoke Energy Inc (2009–2024)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for SunCoke Energy Inc from 2009 to 2024, covering 16 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. See SXC working capital efficiency to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (USD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 508 days | $286.20 Million | $563.84K/day | $189.60 Million | $- | ▲ +133 days |
| 2023 | 375 days | $229.80 Million | $613.15K/day | $140.10 Million | $- | ▲ +57 days |
| 2022 | 317 days | $194.80 Million | $613.70K/day | $90.00 Million | $- | ▲ +34 days |
| 2021 | 283 days | $141.40 Million | $499.18K/day | $63.80 Million | $- | ▲ +53 days |
| 2020 | 230 days | $100.20 Million | $435.34K/day | $48.40 Million | $- | ▼ -67 days |
| 2019 | 298 days | $158.80 Million | $533.70K/day | $97.10 Million | $- | ▼ -176 days |
| 2018 | 473 days | $221.80 Million | $468.77K/day | $145.70 Million | $- | ▲ +77 days |
| 2017 | 396 days | $193.50 Million | $488.77K/day | $120.20 Million | $0.00 | ▼ -71 days |
| 2016 | 466 days | $219.80 Million | $471.23K/day | $134.00 Million | $0.00 | ▲ +323 days |
| 2015 | 144 days | $65.20 Million | $453.97K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +2 days |
| 2014 | 142 days | $81.40 Million | $574.79K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +15 days |
| 2013 | 127 days | $98.10 Million | $775.34K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +23 days |
| 2012 | 103 days | $70.00 Million | $676.71K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +18 days |
| 2011 | 86 days | $66.20 Million | $771.23K/day | $- | $0.00 | ▲ +70 days |
| 2010 | 15 days | $44.61 Million | $2.89 Million/day | $- | $- | ▼ -40 days |
| 2009 | 56 days | $79.34 Million | $1.43 Million/day | $- | $- | — |