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Stepan CoSCL -1.62%79 EV-to-OCF is 12.90 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 11.74. GuruFocus rates SCL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $71.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,607 Chemicals companies, Stepan Co ranks worse than 58.74% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Stepan Co's Enterprise Value is $2,036 Mil.
Stepan Co's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $158 Mil. Therefore, Stepan Co's EV-to-OCF for today is 12.90.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stepan Co's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
SCL'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.71 Med: 11.74 Max: 46.85
Current: 12.9
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Stepan Co was 46.85. The lowest was 7.71. And the median was 11.74.
SCL's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 58.74% of 1607
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 10.24
vs SCL: 12.90
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Stepan Co's share price for today is $65.07.
Stepan Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 $-0.120.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Stepan Co EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Stepan Co EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stepan Co's EV-to-OCF 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-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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-OCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Stepan Co's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stepan Co's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Stepan Co's current Enterprise Value is $2,036 Mil.
Stepan Co's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $158 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-OCF of 12.90 as of Jul. 31, 2026. This is 10% above median its historical median of 11.74. Over the past decade, Stepan Co's EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.71 to 46.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #944 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 58.7%.
Is Stepan Co's EV-to-OCF too high?
Stepan Co's current EV-to-OCF of 12.90 is 10% above median its 10-year median of 11.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.71 to a high of 46.85. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.24. Stepan Co's value of 12.90 is 26% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #944 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stepan Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stepan Co's EV-to-OCF compare to STDN and ECVT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #944 out of 1607 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Stepan Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 10.24. Stepan Co's value of 12.90 is 26% above this benchmark. Historically, Stepan Co's own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 7.71 to 46.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.74 vs. the industry median of 10.24, 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-OCF for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Chemicals companies is 10.24, based on 1,607 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stepan Co's current EV-to-OCF of 12.90 is 26% 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 10.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stepan Co's current EV-to-OCF is 12.90, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 11.74. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $71.23, compared to a current price of $65.07 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 12.90, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 11.74 and 26% above the Chemicals industry median of 10.24. Stepan Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stepan Co (SCL), the current EV-to-OCF is 12.90 as of Jul. 31, 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 $65.07 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $71.23.
GuruFocus considers Stepan Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SCL:
EV-to-OCF: 12.90 (10% above median its 10-year median of 11.74)
GF Value™: $71.23 vs. price of $65.07 (8.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26% above the Chemicals median (#944 of 1607)
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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