SCL

Stepan Co

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48.360

-0.62(-1.266%)1D

Overview
Forecast
Valuation
Earnings

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Candle

YTD

High

49.165

Open

48.540

VWAP

48.39

Vol

156.95K

Mkt Cap

1.09B

Low

48.040

Amount

7.60M

EV/EBITDA(TTM)

8.71

Total Shares

22.47M

1.70B

EV/OCF(TTM)

15.58

P/S(TTM)

0.51

Stepan Company is a manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals used in a range of industries. Its segment includes Surfactants, Polymers and Specialty Products. Surfactants are used in various consumer and industrial cleaning and disinfection products, such as detergents for washing clothes, dishes, floors and walls. Its other applications include fabric softeners, germicidal quaternary compounds, disinfectants, lubricating ingredients, emulsifiers for spreading agricultural products and industrial applications, such as latex systems, plastics and composites. Polymers include polyurethane polyols, polyester resins and phthalic anhydride. Polyurethane polyols are used in the manufacture of rigid foam for thermal insulation in the construction industry and are also a base raw material for coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers. Specialty Products include flavors, emulsifiers and solubilizers used in food, flavoring, nutritional supplements and pharmaceutical applications.

Market Estimates

Earnings Estimates

Revenue

YoY Chg

EPS

YoYChg

FY2026Q1

FY2025Q4

FY2025Q3

647.90M

+9.21%

0.990

+17.86%

576.70M

+9.72%

0.430

+258.33%

593.65M

+8.56%

0.615

-40.29%

Estimates Revision

The market is revising Downward the revenue expectations for Stepan Company (SCL) for FY2025, with the revenue forecasts being adjusted by -0.5% over the past three months. During the same period, the stock price has changed by -11.17%.

Revenue Estimates for FY2025

Revise Downward

-0.5%

In Past 3 Month

EPS Estimates for FY2025

Revise Downward

-10.07%

In Past 3 Month

Stock Price

Go Down

-11.17%

In Past 3 Month

Valuation Metrics

The current forward P/E ratio for Stepan Co (SCL.N) is 15.07, compared to its 5-year average forward P/E of 22.48. For a more detailed relative valuation and DCF analysis to assess Stepan Co 's fair value, click here.

Forward PE

The forward P/E ratio is a valuation metric that divides a company's current stock price by its estimated future earnings per share over the next 12 months.

Fair

5Y Average PE

22.48

Current PE

15.07

Overvalued PE

30.79

Undervalued PE

14.17

Forward EV/EBITDA

The forward EV/EBITDA ratio is a valuation metric that divides a company's enterprise value (EV) by its estimated future earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) over the next 12 months.

Undervalued

5Y Average EV/EBITDA

9.66

Current EV/EBITDA

6.87

Overvalued EV/EBITDA

11.51

Undervalued EV/EBITDA

7.81

Forward PS

The forward P/S ratio is a valuation metric that divides a company's current stock price by its estimated future sales (or revenue) per share over the next 12 months.

Undervalued

5Y Average PS

0.90

Current PS

0.46

Overvalued PS

1.15

Undervalued PS

0.66

Financials

Annual

Quarterly

FY2025Q2

YoY :

+6.88%

594.69M

Total Revenue

FY2025Q2

YoY :

-8.49%

17.27M

Operating Profit

FY2025Q2

YoY :

+19.12%

11.34M

Net Income after Tax

FY2025Q2

YoY :

+19.05%

0.50

EPS - Diluted

FY2025Q2

YoY :

+6825.48%

-14.41M

Free Cash Flow

FY2025Q2

YoY :

-3.28%

12.09

Gross Profit Margin - %

FY2025Q2

YoY :

-123.89%

-0.54

FCF Margin - %

FY2025Q2

YoY :

+11.70%

1.91

Net Margin - %

FY2025Q2

YoY :

+54.69%

3.96

ROIC

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SCL News & Events

Events Timeline

2025-07-30 (ET)

2025-07-30

07:27:33

Stepan expects growth in Surfactant business

2025-07-30

07:26:15

Stepan reports Q2 EPS 50c vs. 42c last year

2025-07-14 (ET)

2025-07-14

07:04:56

Stepan names Ruben Velasquez as CFO, effective July 15

News

8.0

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3.0

09-02NASDAQ.COM

Zacks Value Investor Spotlight: Eastman Chemical, Dow, and Stepan

2.0

08-29NASDAQ.COM

Chemical Stocks Dive: Are They Bargains or Pitfalls?

Overview of the Chemical Industry

Current Industry Performance: The chemical industry is facing significant challenges, with earnings estimates being cut and the sector ranking in the bottom 4% of Zacks Rank Industries, specifically 234 out of 245.
Market Sentiment: As of August 27, 2025, there are 28 companies in the industry, with no Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buys) and only one #2 (Buy) stock. The majority are rated #3 (Hold), #4 (Sell), and #5 (Strong Sell), indicating widespread issues across the sector.

Key Challenges

Macroeconomic Factors: Companies are grappling with a challenging macroeconomic environment and tariffs, contributing to a four-year industry-wide slowdown.
Stock Valuations: Some chemical stocks are trading at five-year lows, which may appear attractive, but investors are cautioned to consider earnings trends to avoid value traps.

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- Year-to-Date Decline: 25.3%
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Stepan Co. (SCL):
- Market Cap: $1.2 billion
- Year-to-Date Decline: 22.3%
- Forward P/E Ratio: 24, with a dividend yield of 3% and a history of raising dividends for 57 years. It holds a #5 (Strong Sell) rating.

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Conclusion

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