Stepan CoSCL -1.90%79 EBIT per Share is $3.22 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. Among 1,339 Chemicals companies, Stepan Co ranks worse than 84.69% on this metric.
Stepan Co's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.69.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.22.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Stepan Co was -27.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -30.50% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -20.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was -5.80% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Stepan Co's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
SCL'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.9 Med: 4.8 Max: 78.5
Current: -30.5
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Stepan Co was 78.50% per year. The lowest was -30.90% per year. And the median was 4.80% per year.
SCL's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 84.69% of 1339
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -1.2
vs SCL: -30.50
Stepan Co's EBIT for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $16 Mil.
Stepan Co (NYSE:SCL) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Stepan Co EBIT per Share Related Terms
Stepan Co EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stepan Co's EBIT 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.22
* 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 EBIT per Share of $3.22 as of Mar. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #1134 out of 1339 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 84.7%.
Is Stepan Co's EBIT per Share too high?
Stepan Co's current EBIT per Share is $3.22. Based on the distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #1134 out of 1339 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 EBIT per Share compare to LWLG and ECVT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #1134 out of 1339 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Stepan Co in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Chemicals company?
A good EBIT per Share depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, EBIT 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 EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. Stepan Co's current EBIT per Share is $3.22. 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 EBIT per Share is $3.22. 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 EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stepan Co (SCL), the current EBIT per Share is $3.22 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:
EBIT per Share: $3.22
GF Value™: $70.60 vs. price of $54.65 (22.6% below fair value)
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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