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SCL Stepan PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for Stepan stock stands at 24.26 as of Jul 9, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $2.46 and the stock price of $59.68 per share. A decrease of 33% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 36.2 of the last 4 quarters.

SCL PE ratio history

How has SCL's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Stepan has been 22.76. The current 24.26 PE ratio is 7% 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.

Today
24.29
Average
22.76
Median
20
Minimum
13.64
Maximum
54.88

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
Mar 2025 22.37 -23.6% $55.04 $2.46
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

SCL Price vs fair value

How does SCL's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

SCL average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of SCL for the past years

Currently, SCL's PE ratio is greater than its 10-year historical average, but it is below the 3 and 5-year averages.

3-year avg
32.96
5-year avg
27.05
10-year avg
22.76
15-year avg
20.1

SCL PE vs peers

What is SCL's PE ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peer stocks SXT and WDFC, SCL's PE ratio stands lower.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
SCL Stepan Co 24.29 $1.35B
WDFC Wd 40 Co 35.81 $3.05B
SXT Sensient Technologies Corp 35.82 $4.64B
OLN OLIN Corp 43.54 $2.61B
HUN Huntsman CORP N/A $2.06B
MTX Minerals Technologies Inc N/A $1.89B
IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc N/A $19.6B

Frequently asked questions

What is Stepan's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for SCL stock is 24.26 as of Jul 9, 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 32.96.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Stepan (SCL)?

The average PE ratio for SCL stock over the past 5 years is 27.05.

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 7% 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 (Jul 9, 2025), Stepan's stock price is $59.68. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $2.46. Therefore, Stepan's P/E ratio for today is 24.26. PE RATIO(24.26) = STOCK PRICE($59.68) / TTM EPS($2.46)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.