Stepan Co's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.81.
Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.62.
Stepan Co's EPS (Diluted) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.81.
Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.62.
Stepan Co's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.45.
Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.43.
During the past 12 months, Stepan Co's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -40.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -35.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -24.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -6.50% per year.
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During the past 13 years, Stepan Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 123.10% per year. The lowest was -40.70% per year. And the median was 6.40% per year.
Stepan Co (NYSE:SCL) EPS (Basic) Explanation
EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Stepan Co EPS (Basic) Historical Data
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* 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.
EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.
Stepan Co's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
EPS (Basic) 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 $-0.62
* 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 EPS (Basic) of $-0.62 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors.
Is Stepan Co's EPS (Basic) too high?
Stepan Co's current EPS (Basic) is $-0.62. 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 EPS (Basic) compare to ODC and ECVT?
Stepan Co's EPS (Basic) of $-0.62 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 EPS (Basic) for a Chemicals company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. Stepan Co's current EPS (Basic) is $-0.62. 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 $70.56, compared to a current price of $55.05 — trading 22% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $-0.62. 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 EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stepan Co (SCL), the current EPS (Basic) is $-0.62 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 $55.05 is trading 22% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.56.
GuruFocus considers Stepan Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SCL:
EPS (Basic): $-0.62
GF Value™: $70.56 vs. price of $55.05 (22% 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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