SCL (Stepan Co) Interest Expense: $-23 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

What is Stepan Co Interest Expense?

Stepan Co SCL -1.90% 79 Interest Expense is $-23 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SCL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.60 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Stepan Co's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -5 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-23 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Stepan Co's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ 16 Mil. Stepan Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -5 Mil. Stepan Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 3.16. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Stepan Co (NYSE:SCL) Interest Expense Explanation

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Stepan Co's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-5 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $16 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $376 Mil.

Stepan Co's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Interest Coverage	=	-1	*	Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Interest Expense (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	-1	*	15.817	/	-5.011
	=	3.16

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Stepan Co Interest Expense Historical Data

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Stepan Co Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense 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 $-23 Mil.

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What does a Interest Expense of $-23 Mil mean?

Stepan Co (SCL) has a Interest Expense of $-23 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors.

Is Stepan Co's Interest Expense too high?

Stepan Co's current Interest Expense is $-23 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to LWLG and ECVT?

Stepan Co's Interest Expense of $-23 Mil 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 Interest Expense for a Chemicals company?

A good Interest Expense depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?

A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. Stepan Co's current Interest Expense is $-23 Mil. 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 $70.60, compared to a current price of $54.65 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-23 Mil. 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 Interest Expense calculated?

Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stepan Co (SCL), the current Interest Expense is $-23 Mil 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 $54.65 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.60. GuruFocus considers Stepan Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for SCL:

Interest Expense: $-23 Mil
GF Value™: $70.60 vs. price of $54.65 (22.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 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

Industry Basic Materials Chemicals

Comparable Companies LWLG ECVT ODC KOP KRO IOSP MATV ALTO OEC GEVO LIN XPAR:AI SHW ECL APD SHSE:603256 XSWX:GIVN TPE:1303 XSWX:SIKA SHSE:600309

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

Website https://www.stepan.com

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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