SCL (Stepan Co) Inventory Turnover: 1.84 (As of Mar. 2026)


SCL Stepan Co SCL
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Price $54.65
GF Value $70.60
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Stepan Co Inventory Turnover?

Stepan Co SCL -1.90% 79 Inventory Turnover is 1.84 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.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Stepan Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $540 Mil. Stepan Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $294 Mil. Stepan Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.84.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Stepan Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 49.70.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Stepan Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.49.

Stepan Co  (NYSE:SCL) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Stepan Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=293.9235/539.658*365 / 4
=49.70

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Stepan Co's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=293.9235 / 604.509
=0.49

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

Stepan Co Inventory Turnover Related Terms

Stepan Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stepan Co's Inventory Turnover 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.

Stepan Co Inventory Turnover Chart

Stepan Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Inventory Turnover
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Stepan Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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Stepan Co Inventory Turnover Calculation

Stepan Co's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=2062.226 / ((288.722 + 298.827) / 2 )
=2062.226 / 293.7745
=7.02

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

Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=539.658 / ((298.827 + 289.02) / 2 )
=539.658 / 293.9235
=1.84

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 1.84 mean?
Stepan Co (SCL) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.84 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors.
Is Stepan Co's Inventory Turnover too high?
Stepan Co's current Inventory Turnover is 1.84. 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 Inventory Turnover compare to LWLG and ECVT?
Stepan Co's Inventory Turnover of 1.84 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 Inventory Turnover for a Chemicals company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. Stepan Co's current Inventory Turnover is 1.84. 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 Inventory Turnover is 1.84. 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 Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stepan Co (SCL), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.84 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:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.84
  • 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

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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