STEPAN CO (SCL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:SCL • US8585861003

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At close: Mar 9, 2026
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This SCL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

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SCL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. There are concerns on the financial health of SCL while its profitability can be described as average. SCL is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. SCL Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • SCL had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year SCL had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • SCL had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • SCL had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
SCL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSCL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M -100M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of SCL (1.99%) is better than 61.45% of its industry peers.
  • SCL has a Return On Equity of 3.77%. This is in the better half of the industry: SCL outperforms 60.24% of its industry peers.
  • SCL has a Return On Invested Capital (3.29%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SCL is below the industry average of 6.35%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.99%
ROE 3.77%
ROIC 3.29%
ROA(3y)1.96%
ROA(5y)3.72%
ROE(3y)3.79%
ROE(5y)7.37%
ROIC(3y)3.37%
ROIC(5y)5.73%
SCL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSCL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • SCL has a Profit Margin of 2.01%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SCL outperforms 55.42% of its industry peers.
  • SCL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 2.95%, SCL is doing worse than 65.06% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SCL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 11.57%, SCL is not doing good in the industry: 79.52% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • SCL's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.95%
PM (TTM) 2.01%
GM 11.57%
OM growth 3Y-26.77%
OM growth 5Y-20.39%
PM growth 3Y-27.63%
PM growth 5Y-21.58%
GM growth 3Y-9.08%
GM growth 5Y-10.82%
SCL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSCL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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2. SCL Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SCL is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for SCL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • SCL has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, SCL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
SCL Yearly Shares OutstandingSCL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
SCL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSCL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

  • SCL has an Altman-Z score of 2.53. This is not the best score and indicates that SCL is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • SCL has a better Altman-Z score (2.53) than 67.47% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of SCL is 24.70, which is on the high side as it means it would take SCL, 24.70 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 24.70, SCL is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.27 indicates that SCL is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.27, SCL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.11% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 24.7
Altman-Z 2.53
ROIC/WACC0.29
WACC11.34%
SCL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSCL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.29 indicates that SCL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.29, SCL is not doing good in the industry: 81.93% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • SCL has a Quick Ratio of 1.29. This is a bad value and indicates that SCL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.84, SCL is doing worse than 72.29% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 0.84
SCL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSCL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. SCL Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • SCL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -17.27%.
  • SCL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -20.33% yearly.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.96% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.52% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.27%
EPS 3Y-35.11%
EPS 5Y-20.33%
EPS Q2Q%-116.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.61%
Revenue growth 5Y4.52%
Sales Q2Q%5.38%

3.2 Future

  • SCL is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 53.21% yearly.
  • SCL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.88% yearly.
EPS Next Y84.24%
EPS Next 2Y53.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.19%
Revenue Next 2Y4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y7.13%
Revenue Next 5Y5.88%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
SCL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSCL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 1B 2B 3B
SCL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSCL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. SCL Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 26.36 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SCL.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SCL is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • SCL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.46.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.31, which indicates a correct valuation of SCL.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SCL is valued a bit cheaper than 68.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SCL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.65.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.36
Fwd PE 14.31
SCL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSCL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 78.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SCL, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • SCL's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 42.82
EV/EBITDA 8.11
SCL Per share dataSCL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • SCL's earnings are expected to grow with 53.21% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y53.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. SCL Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.24%, SCL has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.08, SCL pays a better dividend. On top of this SCL pays more dividend than 80.72% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • SCL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.24%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of SCL grows each year by 6.58%, which is quite nice.
  • SCL has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of SCL decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.58%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
SCL Yearly Dividends per shareSCL Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • SCL pays out 74.70% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • SCL's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP74.7%
EPS Next 2Y53.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A
SCL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSCL Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M -50M 100M -100M
SCL Dividend Payout.SCL Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SCL Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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SCL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

STEPAN CO

NYSE:SCL (3/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 47.98 0 (0%)

47.98

-0.02 (-0.04%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-23
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners85.34%
Inst Owner Change-2.06%
Ins Owners5.73%
Ins Owner Change6.05%
Market Cap1.09B
Revenue(TTM)2.33B
Net Income(TTM)46.90M
Analysts80
Price Target76.5 (59.44%)
Short Float %1.8%
Short Ratio1.99
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.24%
Yearly Dividend1.55
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.58%
DP74.7%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-02
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-63.87%
Min EPS beat(2)-105.01%
Max EPS beat(2)-22.72%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-34.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-105.01%
Max EPS beat(4)30.63%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-13.56%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-18.06%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-8.2%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.72%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.55%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)5.27%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.69%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.81%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.46%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-11.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.55%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.46%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.46%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 26.36
Fwd PE 14.31
P/S 0.47
P/FCF 42.82
P/OCF 7.35
P/B 0.87
P/tB 0.98
EV/EBITDA 8.11
EPS(TTM)1.82
EY3.79%
EPS(NY)3.35
Fwd EY6.99%
FCF(TTM)1.12
FCFY2.34%
OCF(TTM)6.53
OCFY13.61%
SpS103.01
BVpS54.95
TBVpS49.11
PEG (NY)0.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number47.44
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.99%
ROE 3.77%
ROCE 4.07%
ROIC 3.29%
ROICexc 3.57%
ROICexgc 3.9%
OM 2.95%
PM (TTM) 2.01%
GM 11.57%
FCFM 1.09%
ROA(3y)1.96%
ROA(5y)3.72%
ROE(3y)3.79%
ROE(5y)7.37%
ROIC(3y)3.37%
ROIC(5y)5.73%
ROICexc(3y)3.54%
ROICexc(5y)6.25%
ROICexgc(3y)3.87%
ROICexgc(5y)6.93%
ROCE(3y)4.17%
ROCE(5y)7.1%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-30.74%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-23.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y-30.43%
ROICexc growth 5Y-24.07%
OM growth 3Y-26.77%
OM growth 5Y-20.39%
PM growth 3Y-27.63%
PM growth 5Y-21.58%
GM growth 3Y-9.08%
GM growth 5Y-10.82%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.99
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.27
Debt/FCF 24.7
Debt/EBITDA 1.75
Cap/Depr 97.2%
Cap/Sales 5.25%
Interest Coverage 2.4
Cash Conversion 75.86%
Profit Quality 54.1%
Current Ratio 1.29
Quick Ratio 0.84
Altman-Z 2.53
F-Score5
WACC11.34%
ROIC/WACC0.29
Cap/Depr(3y)151.26%
Cap/Depr(5y)198.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.28%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-17.27%
EPS 3Y-35.11%
EPS 5Y-20.33%
EPS Q2Q%-116.67%
EPS Next Y84.24%
EPS Next 2Y53.21%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.96%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.61%
Revenue growth 5Y4.52%
Sales Q2Q%5.38%
Revenue Next Year5.19%
Revenue Next 2Y4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y7.13%
Revenue Next 5Y5.88%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.24%
EBIT growth 3Y-30.88%
EBIT growth 5Y-16.79%
EBIT Next Year173.07%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-35.41%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-25.07%
OCF growth 1Y-8.74%
OCF growth 3Y-2.75%
OCF growth 5Y-8.86%

STEPAN CO / SCL FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for SCL stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SCL.


Can you provide the valuation status for STEPAN CO?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to STEPAN CO (SCL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for STEPAN CO?

STEPAN CO (SCL) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the financial health of STEPAN CO (SCL) stock?

The financial health rating of STEPAN CO (SCL) is 3 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of STEPAN CO (SCL) stock?

The dividend rating of STEPAN CO (SCL) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 74.7%.