SCL Stepan PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for Stepan stock stands at 24.52 as of Apr 1, 2025. This is based on the current EPS of $2.21 and the stock price of $54.19 per share. A decrease of 44% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 44.1 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 22.73. The current 24.52 PE ratio is 8% 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
24.52
Average
22.73
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
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

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
32.32
5-year avg
26.93
10-year avg
22.73
15-year avg
19.9

SCL PE vs peers

What is SCL's PE ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peers IFF and WDFC, SCL's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than MTX's. Stepan is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (24.52) than its peer group average of 27.51.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
MTX Minerals Technologies Inc 11.96 $1.99B
SCL Stepan Co 24.52 $1.22B
SXT Sensient Technologies Corp 25.33 $3.18B
OLN OLIN Corp 25.86 $2.75B
WDFC Wd 40 Co 46.9 $3.32B
IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc 81.51 $19.8B
HUN Huntsman CORP N/A $2.67B

Frequently asked questions

What is Stepan's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for SCL stock is 24.52 as of Apr 1, 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 8% 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 (Apr 1, 2025), Stepan's stock price is $54.19. 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 24.52. PE RATIO(24.52) = STOCK PRICE($54.19) / TTM EPS($2.21)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.