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FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Stepan Co's Free Cash Flow for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-12 Mil. Stepan Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €523 Mil. Therefore, Stepan Co's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -2.31%.
The historical data trend for Stepan Co's FCF Margin % 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.
FRA:96S vs STDN, ECVT, ODC: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Stepan Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Stepan Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stepan Co's FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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 (FRA:96S) has a FCF Margin % of -2.31% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #815 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is Stepan Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Stepan Co's current FCF Margin % is -2.31%. Based on the distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #815 out of 1577 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stepan Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stepan Co's FCF Margin % compare to STDN and ECVT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #815 out of 1577 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Stepan Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.92. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.92, based on 1,577 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stepan Co's current FCF Margin % is -2.31%. 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?
Stepan Co (FRA:96S) has a current FCF Margin % of -2.31%. The stock's GF Value™ is €62.76, compared to a current price of €56.50 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -2.31%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stepan Co (FRA:96S), the current FCF Margin % is -2.31% 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 (FRA:96S) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stepan Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €56.50 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of €62.76.
Key valuation signals for FRA:96S:
FCF Margin %: -2.31%
GF Value™: €62.76 vs. price of €56.50 (10% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:96S 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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