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