SCL Stepan PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Stepan stock stands at 31.22 as of Feb 21, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $2.01 and the stock price of $62.75 per share. A decrease of 38% 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 22.35. The current 31.22 PE ratio is 40% 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 | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2009 | 10.25 | -16.67% | $32.41 | $3.16 |
Stepan PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mar 2021 | 20.84 | -3.61% | $127.11 | $6.1 |
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 peer WDFC, SCL's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than OLN's and SXT's. Stepan is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (31.22) than its peer group average of 27.82.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MTX Minerals Technologies Inc | 14.79 | $2.23B |
| SXT Sensient Technologies Corp | 23.39 | $2.93B |
| OLN OLIN Corp | 29.2 | $3.1B |
| SCL Stepan Co | 31.22 | $1.41B |
| WDFC Wd 40 Co | 43.89 | $3.1B |
| HUN Huntsman CORP | N/A | $3.04B |
| IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc | N/A | $20.43B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Stepan's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for SCL stock is 31.22 as of Feb 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 31.11.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Stepan (SCL)?
The average PE ratio for SCL stock over the past 5 years is 26.41.
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 40% 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 (Feb 21, 2025), Stepan's stock price is $62.75. 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 31.22. PE RATIO(31.22) = STOCK PRICE($62.75) / TTM EPS($2.01)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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