SCL (Stepan Co) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $51.53 (As of Mar. 2026)


SCL Stepan Co SCL
79 GF Score
Price $54.65
GF Value $70.60
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Stepan Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Stepan Co SCL -1.90% 79 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $51.53 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SCL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Stepan Co's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $52.531. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $51.53 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Stepan Co's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 7.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 8.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 10.30% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 11.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Stepan Co was 12.60% per year. The lowest was 4.80% per year. And the median was 8.50% per year.

As of today (2026-06-29), Stepan Co's current stock price is $54.65. Stepan Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $51.53. Stepan Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.06.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Stepan Co was 4.41. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 3.27.


Stepan Co  (NYSE:SCL) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Stepan Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=54.65/51.53
=1.06

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Stepan Co was 4.41. The lowest was 0.87. And the median was 3.27.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Stepan Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Stepan Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stepan Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Stepan Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Stepan Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Stepan Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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SCL vs LWLG, ECVT, ODC: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Stepan Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Stepan Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Stepan Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stepan Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Stepan Co Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Stepan Co's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=52.531/330.2130*330.2130
=52.531

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Stepan Co Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 27.724 241.018 37.984
201609 28.494 241.428 38.973
201612 28.299 241.432 38.705
201703 29.963 243.801 40.583
201706 31.389 244.955 42.314
201709 32.633 246.819 43.659
201712 32.880 246.524 44.042
201803 34.204 249.554 45.259
201806 33.798 251.989 44.290
201809 34.542 252.439 45.184
201812 35.876 251.233 47.154
201903 36.767 254.202 47.761
201906 38.023 256.143 49.018
201909 37.956 256.759 48.815
201912 39.610 256.974 50.899
202003 38.582 258.115 49.359
202006 40.055 257.797 51.307
202009 41.770 260.280 52.993
202012 43.906 260.474 55.661
202103 44.512 264.877 55.492
202106 46.684 271.696 56.739
202109 47.173 274.310 56.787
202112 47.912 278.802 56.747
202203 49.935 287.504 57.353
202206 50.469 296.311 56.243
202209 50.788 296.808 56.504
202212 52.443 296.797 58.347
202303 53.283 301.836 58.292
202306 54.364 305.109 58.837
202309 53.789 307.789 57.708
202312 54.361 306.746 58.520
202403 54.041 312.332 57.135
202406 53.021 314.175 55.728
202409 54.206 315.301 56.770
202412 51.995 315.605 54.402
202503 53.175 319.799 54.907
202506 54.904 322.561 56.206
202509 55.121 324.800 56.040
202512 54.986 324.054 56.031
202603 52.531 330.213 52.531

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $51.53 mean?
Stepan Co (SCL) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $51.53 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors.
Is Stepan Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Stepan Co's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $51.53. Overall, Stepan Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stepan Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to LWLG and ECVT?
Stepan Co's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $51.53 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Chemicals company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. Stepan Co's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $51.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stepan Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stepan Co (SCL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $70.60, compared to a current price of $54.65 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $51.53. Stepan Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stepan Co (SCL), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $51.53 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Stepan Co (SCL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stepan Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $54.65 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.60. GuruFocus considers Stepan Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SCL:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $51.53
  • GF Value™: $70.60 vs. price of $54.65 (22.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Stepan Co Business Description

Address 1101 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 500, Northbrook, IL, USA, 60062
Stepan Co manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The surfactants segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells cleaning agents used in detergents, shampoos, body wash, fabric softeners, toothpastes, and other personal-care products. The polymers segment sells polyurethane used to manufacture rigid foam for thermal insulation, as well as phthalic anhydride used to make plastic components for the construction, automotive, and boating industries. The specialty products segment sells chemicals used in food and flavoring. The majority of Stepan's revenue comes from the United States, followed by France, Poland, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, and other countries.
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