Stepan CoSCL +2.75%79 FCF Yield % is 3.02 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 3.27. GuruFocus rates SCL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,607 Chemicals companies, Stepan Co ranks better than 63.04% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Stepan Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stepan Co's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Stepan Co's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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Stepan Co FCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Stepan Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stepan Co's FCF Yield % 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 (SCL) has a FCF Yield % of 3.02 as of Jun. 24, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #594 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 37%.
Is Stepan Co's FCF Yield % too high?
Stepan Co's current FCF Yield % of 3.02 is near median its 10-year median of 3.27. The Chemicals industry median FCF Yield % is 0.89. Stepan Co's value of 3.02 is 239.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #594 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above 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 FCF Yield % compare to ODC and ECVT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #594 out of 1607 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Stepan Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.89. Stepan Co's value of 3.02 is 239.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.27 vs. the industry median of 0.89, 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 FCF Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.89, based on 1,607 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stepan Co's current FCF Yield % of 3.02 is 239.3% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stepan Co's current FCF Yield % is 3.02, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.27. 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 $54.20 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.02, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.27 and 239.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.89. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stepan Co (SCL), the current FCF Yield % is 3.02 as of Jun. 24, 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 $54.20 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.56.
GuruFocus considers Stepan Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SCL:
FCF Yield %: 3.02 (near median its 10-year median of 3.27)
GF Value™: $70.56 vs. price of $54.20 (23.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 239.3% above the Chemicals median (#594 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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