Stepan Company (SCL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 70/100 based on Quality (43/100), Value (53/100), and Momentum (58/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Stepan Company is a specialty chemical manufacturer with low quality metrics (Q: 43). It is highly vulnerable to rising energy and petrochemical feedstock costs, placing it squarely in the casualty camp of our energy risk theme.
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.
| Price | $51.63 |
| Market Cap | $1.2B |
| P/E (Forward) | 13.17 |
| Price/Book | 0.94 |
| Return on Equity | -1.2% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 5.1% |
| Debt/Equity | 59.77 |
| Gross Margin | 11.1% |
| Operating Margin | 2.6% |
| Revenue Growth | 1.9% |
| Dividend Yield | 3.1% |
| Free Cash Flow | $44M |
Stepan Company operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).