Stepan Co (FRA:96S) Long-Term Debt: €284 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:96S Stepan Co FRA:96S
79 GF Score
Price €56.50
GF Value €62.76
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What is Stepan Co Long-Term Debt?

Stepan Co FRA:96S -1.74% 79 Long-Term Debt is €284 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:96S with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €62.76. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Stepan Co's Long-Term Debt for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €284 Mil.

Stepan Co's quarterly Long-Term Debt declined from Sep. 2025 (€304 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€291 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2025 (€291 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€284 Mil).

Stepan Co's annual Long-Term Debt declined from Dec. 2023 (€368 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€318 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 (€318 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€291 Mil).

Stepan Co  (FRA:96S) Long-Term Debt Explanation

Long-Term Debt is the sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Long-Term Debt includes notes payable, bonds payable, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of long term debt.

Stepan Co Long-Term Debt Related Terms

Stepan Co Long-Term Debt Historical Data

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Stepan Co Long-Term Debt Chart

Stepan Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Long-Term Debt
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Stepan Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Long-Term Debt →
What does a Long-Term Debt of €284 Mil mean?
Stepan Co (FRA:96S) has a Long-Term Debt of €284 Mil as of Mar. 2026.
Is Stepan Co's Long-Term Debt too high?
Stepan Co's current Long-Term Debt is €284 Mil. 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 Long-Term Debt compare to STDN and ECVT?
Stepan Co's Long-Term Debt of €284 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 Long-Term Debt for a Chemicals company?
A good Long-Term Debt depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Long-Term Debt 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 Long-Term Debt mean?
A high Long-Term Debt can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stepan Co's current Long-Term Debt is €284 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?
Stepan Co (FRA:96S) has a current Long-Term Debt of €284 Mil. 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 Long-Term Debt is €284 Mil. 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 Long-Term Debt calculated?
Long-Term Debt is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stepan Co (FRA:96S), the current Long-Term Debt is €284 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 (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:

  • Long-Term Debt: €284 Mil
  • GF Value™: €62.76 vs. price of €56.50 (10% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 79/100 with 10 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges SCL:USA
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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