Stepan CoSCL -1.90%79 Days Inventory is 49.70 as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 51.94. 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. Among 1,544 Chemicals companies, Stepan Co ranks better than 73.12% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Stepan Co's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $294 Mil. Stepan Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $540 Mil.
Hence, Stepan Co's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.70.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stepan Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
SCL'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.04 Med: 51.94 Max: 59.53
Current: 54.32
During the past 13 years, Stepan Co's highest Days Inventory was 59.53. The lowest was 40.04. And the median was 51.94.
SCL's Days Inventory is ranked better than 73.12% of 1544
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.59
vs SCL: 54.32
Stepan Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (52.70) to Mar. 2026 (49.70).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Stepan Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.84.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Stepan Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.49.
Stepan Co (NYSE:SCL) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Stepan Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Stepan Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Stepan Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Stepan Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stepan Co's Days Inventory 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Stepan Co's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Stepan Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stepan Co's Days Inventory falls into.
* 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 (SCL) has a Days Inventory of 49.70 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.94. Over the past decade, Stepan Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 40.04 to 59.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #415 out of 1544 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Stepan Co's Days Inventory too high?
Stepan Co's current Days Inventory of 49.70 is near median its 10-year median of 51.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.04 to a high of 59.53. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Stepan Co's value of 49.70 is 38.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #415 out of 1544 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 Days Inventory compare to LWLG and ECVT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #415 out of 1544 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Stepan Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Stepan Co's value of 49.70 is 38.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Stepan Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 40.04 to 59.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.94 vs. the industry median of 80.59, Stepan Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.59, based on 1,544 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stepan Co's current Days Inventory of 49.70 is 38.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stepan Co's current Days Inventory is 49.70, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.94. 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 Days Inventory is 49.70, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.94 and 38.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.59. 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 Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stepan Co (SCL), the current Days Inventory is 49.70 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:
Days Inventory: 49.70 (near median its 10-year median of 51.94)
GF Value™: $70.60 vs. price of $54.65 (22.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.3% below the Chemicals median (#415 of 1544)
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 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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