Stepan CoSCL +0.19%79 EV-to-FCF is 49.51 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 141% above its 10-year median of 20.55. GuruFocus rates SCL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 923 Chemicals companies, Stepan Co ranks worse than 74.11% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Stepan Co's Enterprise Value is $1,843 Mil.
Stepan Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $37 Mil. Therefore, Stepan Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 49.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stepan Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
SCL'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -162.9 Med: 20.55 Max: 912.34
Current: 49.51
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Stepan Co was 912.34. The lowest was -162.90. And the median was 20.55.
SCL's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 74.11% of 923
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 22.52
vs SCL: 49.51
EV-to-FCF 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-FCF 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 $56.57.
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 $-0.620.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Stepan Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Stepan Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stepan Co's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Stepan Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stepan Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Stepan Co's current Enterprise Value is $1,843 Mil.
Stepan Co's Free Cash Flow 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 $37 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-FCF of 49.51 as of Jul. 11, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. This is 141% above median its historical median of 20.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #684 out of 923 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 74.1%.
Is Stepan Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Stepan Co's current EV-to-FCF of 49.51 is 141% above median its 10-year median of 20.55. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.52. Stepan Co's value of 49.51 is 119.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #684 out of 923 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-FCF compare to LWLG and ECVT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #684 out of 923 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Stepan Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 22.52. Stepan Co's value of 49.51 is 119.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 20.55 vs. the industry median of 22.52, 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-FCF for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Chemicals companies is 22.52, based on 923 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stepan Co's current EV-to-FCF of 49.51 is 119.8% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 22.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stepan Co's current EV-to-FCF is 49.51, which is 141% above median its own 10-year median of 20.55. 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 $70.87, compared to a current price of $56.57 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 49.51, which is 141% above median its 10-year median of 20.55 and 119.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 22.52. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stepan Co (SCL), the current EV-to-FCF is 49.51 as of Jul. 11, 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 $56.57 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.87.
GuruFocus considers Stepan Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SCL:
EV-to-FCF: 49.51 (141% above median its 10-year median of 20.55)
GF Value™: $70.87 vs. price of $56.57 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 119.8% above the Chemicals median (#684 of 923)
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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