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Stepan CoSCL -1.03%79 EV-to-EBIT is 25.65 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 61% above its 10-year median of 15.91. GuruFocus rates SCL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $71.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,237 Chemicals companies, Stepan Co ranks worse than 63.95% on this metric.
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Stepan Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,693 Mil.
Stepan Co's EBIT 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 $74 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Stepan Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stepan Co's EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Stepan Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stepan Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Stepan Co's current Enterprise Value is $1,890 Mil.
Stepan Co's EBIT 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 $74 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 25.65 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. This is 61% above median its historical median of 15.91. Over the past decade, Stepan Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.34 to 42.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #791 out of 1237 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Stepan Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Stepan Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.65 is 61% above median its 10-year median of 15.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.34 to a high of 42.22. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.36. Stepan Co's value of 25.65 is 47.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #791 out of 1237 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below 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 EV-to-EBIT compare to LWLG and ECVT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #791 out of 1237 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Stepan Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.36. Stepan Co's value of 25.65 is 47.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Stepan Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 10.34 to 42.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.91 vs. the industry median of 17.36, Stepan Co has consistently been above 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 17.36, based on 1,237 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stepan Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 25.65 is 47.8% above 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stepan Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 25.65, which is 61% above median its own 10-year median of 15.91. 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 $71.02, compared to a current price of $58.63 — trading 17.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 25.65, which is 61% above median its 10-year median of 15.91 and 47.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 17.36. Stepan Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stepan Co (SCL), the current EV-to-EBIT is 25.65 as of Jul. 19, 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 $58.63 is trading 17.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $71.02.
GuruFocus considers Stepan Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SCL:
EV-to-EBIT: 25.65 (61% above median its 10-year median of 15.91)
GF Value™: $71.02 vs. price of $58.63 (17.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.8% above the Chemicals median (#791 of 1237)
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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