SCL Stepan PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Stepan stock stands at 33.39 as of Dec 20, 2024. This is based on the current EPS of $2.01 and the stock price of $67.12 per share. A decrease of 33% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 50.2 of the last 4 quarters.
SCL PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Stepan has been 22.2. The current 33.39 PE ratio is 50% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, SCL's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2024 quarter at 54.88, with a price of $83.96 and an EPS of $1.53. The Sep 2015 quarter recorded the bottom point at 13.64, with a price of $41.61 and an EPS of $3.05.
Stepan PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 224.15% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -21.64% in 2014
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 53.42 | 224.15% |
| 2022 | 16.48 | -20.31% |
| 2021 | 20.68 | -4.35% |
| 2020 | 21.62 | -5.67% |
| 2019 | 22.92 | 49.61% |
| 2018 | 15.32 | -14.84% |
| 2017 | 17.99 | -16.56% |
| 2016 | 21.56 | 44.89% |
| 2015 | 14.88 | -6.83% |
| 2014 | 15.97 | -21.64% |
SCL average PE ratio chart
Currently, SCL's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
SCL PE vs peers
Compared to its peers WDFC and SXT, SCL's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than OLN's and MTX's. Stepan is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (33.39) than its peer group average of 31.37.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MTX Minerals Technologies Inc | 15.99 | $2.41B |
| OLN OLIN Corp | 25.73 | $3.9B |
| SCL Stepan Co | 33.39 | $1.51B |
| SXT Sensient Technologies Corp | 34.92 | $3.11B |
| WDFC Wd 40 Co | 48.82 | $3.38B |
| HUN Huntsman CORP | N/A | $3.16B |
| IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc | N/A | $21.92B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Stepan's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for SCL stock is 33.39 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Stepan (SCL)?
The average PE ratio for SCL stock over the past 3 years is 30.24.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Stepan (SCL)?
The average PE ratio for SCL stock over the past 5 years is 26.23.
What is the highest PE ratio for SCL?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 54.88 and it was in the Jun 2024 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for SCL compare to its historical average?
SCL's current price to earnings ratio is 50% above its 10-year historical average.
How is SCL's PE ratio calculated (Stepan PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Stepan's stock price is $67.12. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $2.01. Therefore, Stepan's P/E ratio for today is 33.39. PE RATIO(33.39) = STOCK PRICE($67.12) / TTM EPS($2.01)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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