SCL (Stepan Co) YoY EPS Growth: 100.00% (As of Jun. 2026)

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SCL Stepan Co SCL
80 GF Score
Price $62.16
GF Value $69.92
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Stepan Co YoY EPS Growth?

Stepan Co SCL +1.16% 80 YoY EPS Growth is 100.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates SCL with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $69.92 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review.

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months. Stepan Co's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 100.00%.

Stepan Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1.00.

Stepan Co YoY EPS Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stepan Co's YoY EPS Growth can be seen below:

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* 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 YoY EPS Growth Chart

Stepan Co Annual Data
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YoY EPS Growth
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Stepan Co Quarterly Data
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Stepan Co YoY EPS Growth Calculation

YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of Earnings per Share (Diluted) over the past twelve months.

Stepan Co's YoY EPS Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2025 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(2.05-2.2)/ | 2.2 |
=-6.82 %

Stepan Co's YoY EPS Growth for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EPS Growth (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2026 )-Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2025 )) / | Earnings per Share (Diluted) (Q: Jun. 2025 )) |
=(1-0.5)/ | 0.5 |
=100.00 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about YoY EPS Growth →
What does a YoY EPS Growth of 100.00% mean?
Stepan Co (SCL) has a YoY EPS Growth of 100.00% as of Jun. 2026. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Stepan Co and its competitors.
Is Stepan Co's YoY EPS Growth too high?
Stepan Co's current YoY EPS Growth is 100.00%. Overall, Stepan Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stepan Co's YoY EPS Growth compare to ODC and ECVT?
Stepan Co's YoY EPS Growth of 100.00% 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 YoY EPS Growth for a Chemicals company?
A good YoY EPS Growth depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, YoY EPS Growth 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 YoY EPS Growth mean?
A high YoY EPS Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EPS Growth is the percentage change of EPS over the past 12-month. View historical data for Stepan Co and its competitors. Stepan Co's current YoY EPS Growth is 100.00%. 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 $69.92, compared to a current price of $62.16 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current YoY EPS Growth is 100.00%. Stepan Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is YoY EPS Growth calculated?
YoY EPS Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stepan Co (SCL), the current YoY EPS Growth is 100.00% as of Jun. 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 $62.16 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $69.92. GuruFocus considers Stepan Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SCL:

  • YoY EPS Growth: 100.00%
  • GF Value™: $69.92 vs. price of $62.16 (11.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 9 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 1101 Skokie Boulevard, Suite 500, Northbrook, IL, USA, 60062
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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