Stepan Company (SCL)
Company Info
Highlights
$1.27B
$2.39
23.07
4.34
$2.22B
$277.39M
$191.65M
$44.23 - $93.25
$85.00
2.41%
2.20
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Performance
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Returns By Period
Stepan Company (SCL) returned -13.67% year-to-date (YTD) and -31.67% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, SCL returned 2.14% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.84%.
SCL
-13.67%
7.58%
-26.22%
-31.67%
-19.63%
-9.35%
2.14%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.52%
6.32%
-1.44%
12.25%
12.45%
14.20%
10.84%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of SCL, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -2.02% | -2.57% | -10.32% | -8.14% | 9.79% | -13.67% | |||||||
| 2024 | -5.58% | 0.35% | 0.94% | -7.83% | 5.50% | -3.68% | 0.80% | -7.83% | -0.49% | -6.36% | 6.84% | -15.86% | -30.29% |
| 2023 | 3.17% | -5.23% | -0.67% | -10.51% | 0.12% | 3.93% | 0.27% | -8.54% | -14.09% | -0.23% | 10.89% | 14.51% | -9.74% |
| 2022 | -11.37% | -5.94% | -4.33% | 3.34% | 10.13% | -9.60% | 10.72% | -6.82% | -10.13% | 11.50% | 7.19% | -4.58% | -13.24% |
| 2021 | -5.56% | 7.11% | 5.58% | 2.79% | 3.30% | -10.69% | -1.93% | -0.07% | -3.93% | 6.27% | -5.82% | 10.27% | 5.24% |
| 2020 | -3.70% | -10.97% | 1.03% | 7.85% | 2.12% | -0.06% | 12.46% | 5.83% | -5.46% | 6.83% | 0.02% | 2.72% | 17.75% |
| 2019 | 18.82% | 7.02% | -6.74% | 5.74% | -8.03% | 8.31% | 7.88% | -3.54% | 1.75% | 0.68% | -0.57% | 5.72% | 39.96% |
| 2018 | -0.70% | 2.14% | 4.13% | -15.46% | 3.71% | 7.30% | 12.27% | 2.12% | -2.47% | -5.08% | -1.84% | -8.44% | -5.21% |
| 2017 | -4.14% | -3.20% | 4.52% | 7.60% | 0.02% | 2.98% | -5.70% | -5.60% | 8.14% | -4.54% | 4.35% | -4.98% | -2.06% |
| 2016 | -9.52% | 10.50% | 11.70% | 10.85% | -5.57% | 3.19% | 8.03% | 9.55% | 3.42% | -2.24% | 14.57% | 0.38% | 65.99% |
| 2015 | -4.19% | 7.46% | 1.41% | 22.25% | 1.41% | 5.15% | -9.43% | -7.74% | -7.59% | 27.21% | -1.28% | -4.55% | 25.96% |
| 2014 | -3.41% | -3.81% | 6.18% | -10.42% | -7.16% | -1.23% | -8.97% | 0.71% | -8.10% | -0.23% | -6.11% | -3.19% | -38.09% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of SCL is 10, meaning it’s performing worse than 90% of other stocks on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Stepan Company (SCL) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Stepan Company provided a 3.43% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.91 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 32 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.91 | $1.51 | $1.47 | $1.37 | $1.25 | $1.13 | $1.03 | $0.93 | $0.84 | $0.78 | $0.73 | $0.69 |
Dividend yield | 3.43% | 2.33% | 1.55% | 1.29% | 1.01% | 0.95% | 1.00% | 1.25% | 1.06% | 0.95% | 1.47% | 1.72% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Stepan Company. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.77 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $1.51 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $1.47 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.00 | $1.37 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $1.25 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $1.13 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $1.03 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.93 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.84 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.78 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.73 |
| 2014 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.69 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Stepan Company has a dividend yield of 3.43%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.
Payout Ratio
Stepan Company has a payout ratio of 63.75%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Stepan Company strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Stepan Company. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Stepan Company was 65.11%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Stepan Company drawdown is 57.21%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -65.11% | May 7, 2021 | 985 | Apr 8, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -61% | Aug 15, 2008 | 142 | Mar 10, 2009 | 128 | Sep 10, 2009 | 270 |
| -43.86% | Dec 24, 2013 | 245 | Dec 12, 2014 | 403 | Jul 21, 2016 | 648 |
| -41.81% | Jul 1, 1992 | 467 | Jul 14, 1994 | 403 | Apr 4, 1996 | 870 |
| -39.08% | May 22, 1998 | 819 | Oct 1, 2001 | 186 | Jul 1, 2002 | 1005 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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Financials
Financial Performance
The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Stepan Company over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.
Earnings Per Share
The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Stepan Company, comparing actual results with analytics estimates. In the past quarter, the company did not meet analyst expectations for EPS, resulting in a surprise of -12.0%.
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an overview of how Stepan Company is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for SCL, comparing it with other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, SCL has a P/E ratio of 23.1. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.
PEG Ratio
The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for SCL compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. SCL currently has a PEG ratio of 4.3. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.
PS Ratio
This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for SCL relative to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, SCL has a P/S ratio of 0.6. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.
PB Ratio
The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for SCL in comparison with other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. Currently, SCL has a P/B value of 1.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.
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