SCL Stepan PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Stepan stock stands at 21.34 as of Apr 21, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $2.21 and the stock price of $47.16 per share. A decrease of 52% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 44.1 of the last 4 quarters.
SCL PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Stepan has been 22.73. The current 21.34 PE ratio is 6% below 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: -45.19% in 2024
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29.28 | -45.19% | $64.7 | $2.21 |
| 2023 | 53.42 | 224.15% | $94.55 | $1.77 |
| 2022 | 16.48 | -20.31% | $106.46 | $6.46 |
| 2021 | 20.68 | -4.35% | $124.29 | $6.01 |
| 2020 | 21.62 | -5.67% | $119.32 | $5.52 |
| 2019 | 22.92 | 49.61% | $102.44 | $4.47 |
| 2018 | 15.32 | -14.84% | $74 | $4.83 |
| 2017 | 17.99 | -16.56% | $78.97 | $4.39 |
| 2016 | 21.56 | 44.89% | $81.48 | $3.78 |
| 2015 | 14.88 | -6.83% | $49.69 | $3.34 |
| 2014 | 15.97 | -21.64% | $40.08 | $2.51 |
| 2013 | 20.38 | 36.14% | $65.63 | $3.22 |
| 2012 | 14.97 | 28.5% | $55.54 | $3.71 |
| 2011 | 11.65 | -2.84% | $40.08 | $3.44 |
| 2010 | 11.99 | 16.98% | $38.14 | $3.18 |
Stepan PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 29.28 | -23.81% | $64.7 | $2.21 |
| Sep 2024 | 38.43 | -29.97% | $77.25 | $2.01 |
| Jun 2024 | 54.88 | 1.78% | $83.96 | $1.53 |
| Mar 2024 | 53.92 | 0.94% | $90.04 | $1.67 |
| Dec 2023 | 53.42 | 63.87% | $94.55 | $1.77 |
| Sep 2023 | 32.6 | 18.72% | $74.97 | $2.3 |
| Jun 2023 | 27.46 | 38.83% | $95.56 | $3.48 |
| Mar 2023 | 19.78 | 20.02% | $103.03 | $5.21 |
| Dec 2022 | 16.48 | 18.22% | $106.46 | $6.46 |
| Sep 2022 | 13.94 | -9.24% | $93.67 | $6.72 |
| Jun 2022 | 15.36 | -3.64% | $101.35 | $6.6 |
| Mar 2022 | 15.94 | -22.92% | $98.81 | $6.2 |
| Dec 2021 | 20.68 | 20.65% | $124.29 | $6.01 |
| Sep 2021 | 17.14 | -8.34% | $112.94 | $6.59 |
| Jun 2021 | 18.7 | -10.27% | $120.27 | $6.43 |
SCL average PE ratio chart
Currently, SCL's PE ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
SCL PE vs peers
Compared to its peers IFF and SXT, SCL's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than MTX's. Stepan is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (21.34) than its peer group average of 23.43.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MTX Minerals Technologies Inc | 10.93 | $1.82B |
| SCL Stepan Co | 21.91 | $1.09B |
| OLN OLIN Corp | 23.45 | $2.49B |
| SXT Sensient Technologies Corp | 26.66 | $3.35B |
| WDFC Wd 40 Co | 35.64 | $3.03B |
| IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc | 78.43 | $19.05B |
| HUN Huntsman CORP | N/A | $2.26B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Stepan's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for SCL stock is 21.34 as of Apr 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Stepan (SCL)?
The average PE ratio for SCL stock over the past 3 years is 32.32.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Stepan (SCL)?
The average PE ratio for SCL stock over the past 5 years is 26.93.
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 6% below 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 (Apr 21, 2025), Stepan's stock price is $47.16. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $2.21. Therefore, Stepan's P/E ratio for today is 21.34. PE RATIO(21.34) = STOCK PRICE($47.16) / TTM EPS($2.21)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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