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Stepan Company · Basic Materials · United States · $1.4B · Avg Vol: $8M/d

80
StockRank
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Q
44
V
52
M
80
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-0.2%
D/E
0.6x
Dividend %
2.5%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Stepan Company has very strong momentum M75 and value exactly at V51, but quality at Q45 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Stepan Company manufactures specialty and intermediate chemicals that are critical ingredients in various consumer and industrial products, including surfactants, polymers, and phthalic anhydride. The company's competitive moat is built on its proprietary formulations, technical expertise, and deep customer relationships in niche chemical markets. Stepan serves as a vital supplier to diverse industries such as detergents, personal care, and building materials, offering essential components for their finished products.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue2.8B2.3B2.2B2.3B-5.6%2.4B2.5B2.7B7.2%
EPS6.461.772.212.05-31.8%3.0347.8%
Shares22.2M22.4M22.5M22.6M+1.8%22.7M
Debt637.7M712.2M682.8M676.0M2.0%707.3M
Equity1.2B1.2B1.2B1.2B2.2%
Op CF160.8M174.9M162.1M147.9M-2.7%155.0M
Inv CF-308.1M-258.7M-116.9M-89.0M
Fin CF166.2M33.3M-64.5M-35.4M
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PRICE (1Y)-6.6%
61.4562.6263.8064.9766.14Jul 29Aug 19Sep 9
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$61.80
RSI (14)
38.3
52W High
$66.55
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
44
ROIC
5.1%52.1
ROE
-0.2%35.3
GP/Assets
12.2%45.9
Op. Margin
6.2%49.1
FCF/Assets
1.9%57.3
Piotroski
547.3
Int. Cover
3.3x42.2
D/E Ratio
0.58x25.1
Current Ratio
1.15x18.9
Value
52
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
9.6x55.0
P/FCF
32.0x39.2
P/B
1.2x72.2
P/S
0.6x78.9
Div Yield
2.5%63.8
Momentum
80
52W High %
93%89.3
RS 6M
20%80.7
SMA 50/200
1.14x85.2
EPS Rev 4W
+5.0%88.4
EPS Rev 12W
-5.8%18.9
EPS Improve
+3175%99.2
Q Growth
102%70.2

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.4B
P/E (Forward)
17.2x
Gross Margin
11.8%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of SCL are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
SCLStepan Company(you)$1.4B80Buy
ODCOil-Dri Corporation of America$1.4B80Strong Buy
KROKronos Worldwide, Inc.$1.0B77Buy
KOPKoppers Holdings Inc.$881M86Strong Buy
IOSPInnospec Inc.$2.3B88Strong Buy
MATVMativ Holdings, Inc.$669M84Strong Buy
NGVTIngevity Corporation$2.4B69Buy
FULH.B. Fuller Company$3.0B72Buy
AVNTAvient Corporation$4.1B82Strong Buy
CBTCabot Corporation$4.3B83Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE 2.6% · P/E 23.0x · Gross margin 24.4%

Stepan Company (SCL): Stock Score Summary

Stepan Company (SCL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 80/100 based on Quality (44/100), Value (52/100), and Momentum (80/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Stepan Company has very strong momentum M75 and value exactly at V51, but quality at Q45 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

Stepan Company manufactures specialty and intermediate chemicals that are critical ingredients in various consumer and industrial products, including surfactants, polymers, and phthalic anhydride. The company's competitive moat is built on its proprietary formulations, technical expertise, and deep customer relationships in niche chemical markets. Stepan serves as a vital supplier to diverse industries such as detergents, personal care, and building materials, offering essential components for their finished products.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$61.80
Market Cap$1.4B
P/E (Forward)17.19
Price/Book1.19
Return on Equity-0.2%
Return on Invested Capital5.1%
Debt/Equity0.58x
Gross Margin11.8%
Operating Margin6.2%
Revenue Growth15.0%
Dividend Yield2.5%
Free Cash Flow$44M

Stepan Company operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stepan Company’s (SCL) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Stepan Company (SCL) is 80/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (44), Value (52), and Momentum (80) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Stepan Company have an economic moat?
Stepan Company (SCL) has a Quality factor score of 44/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Stepan Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Stepan Company (SCL) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 80/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Stepan Company in?
Stepan Company (SCL) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).