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SCL

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Stepan Company · Basic Materials · United States · $1.3B · Avg Vol: $9M/d

71
StockRank
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Q
45
V
50
M
69
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-1.2%
D/E
0.6x
Dividend %
2.7%
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)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM
Revenue2.8B2.3B2.2B2.3B-5.6%2.3B
EPS6.461.772.212.05-31.8%-0.62
Shares22.2M22.4M22.5M22.6M+1.8%22.7M
Debt637.7M712.2M682.8M676.0M2.0%713.1M
Equity1.2B1.2B1.2B1.2B2.2%
Op CF160.8M174.9M162.1M147.9M-2.7%157.9M
Inv CF-308.1M-258.7M-116.9M-89.0M
Fin CF166.2M33.3M-64.5M-35.4M
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PRICE (1Y)+8.3%
52.7554.3756.0057.6259.24Jun 11Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$57.57
RSI (14)
53.7
52W High
$66.97
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
45
ROIC
5.1%56.4
ROE
-1.2%38.3
GP/Assets
11.0%48.5
Op. Margin
2.6%44.5
FCF/Assets
1.9%57.3
Piotroski
547.3
Int. Cover
3.3x43.0
D/E Ratio
0.60x25.0
Current Ratio
1.26x22.9
Value
50
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
10.1x50.3
P/FCF
29.4x39.6
P/B
1.1x72.3
P/S
0.6x78.0
Div Yield
2.7%60.6
Momentum
69
52W High %
86%84.0
RS 6M
-1%75.5
SMA 50/200
1.07x69.8
EPS Rev 4W
0.0%76.9
EPS Rev 12W
-5.4%22.4
EPS Improve
+731%95.6
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.3B
P/E (Forward)
14.7x
Gross Margin
11.1%

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)$1.3B71BUY
ECVTEcovyst Inc.$1.4B73BUY
KROKronos Worldwide, Inc.$761M72BUY
IOSPInnospec Inc.$2.1B81STRONG BUY
NGVTIngevity Corporation$2.5B77BUY
KWRQuaker Chemical Corporation$2.6B65HOLD
MTXMinerals Technologies Inc.$2.3B81STRONG BUY
ODCOil-Dri Corporation of America$1.4B92STRONG BUY
HWKNHawkins, Inc.$2.9B63HOLD
MATVMativ Holdings, Inc.$448M67BUY

Peer medians: ROE 5.1% · P/E 21.2x · Gross margin 25.3%

Stepan Company (SCL) — Stock Score Summary

Stepan Company (SCL) has a MoatMap StockRank of 71/100 based on Quality (45/100), Value (50/100), and Momentum (69/100) 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$57.57
Market Cap$1.3B
P/E (Forward)14.74
Price/Book1.10
Return on Equity-1.2%
Return on Invested Capital5.1%
Debt/Equity0.60x
Gross Margin11.1%
Operating Margin2.6%
Revenue Growth1.9%
Dividend Yield2.7%
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 71/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (45), Value (50), and Momentum (69) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Stepan Company have an economic moat?
Stepan Company (SCL) has a Quality factor score of 45/100. 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 71/100. 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).