SCL (Stepan Co) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.16 (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Stepan Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Stepan Co SCL -1.90% 79 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.16 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.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Stepan Co's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.16.

Stepan Co's long-term debt to total assets ratio declined from Mar. 2025 (0.16) to Mar. 2026 (0.16). It may suggest that Stepan Co is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Stepan Co (NYSE:SCL) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

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Stepan Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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Stepan Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

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Stepan Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Stepan Co's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	390.315	/	2357.702
	=	0.17

Stepan Co's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	375.501	/	2333.337
	=	0.16

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What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.16 mean?

Stepan Co (SCL) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.16 as of Mar. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors.

Is Stepan Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?

Stepan Co's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.16. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to LWLG and ECVT?

Stepan Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.16 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Chemicals company?

A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?

A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. Stepan Co's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.16. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.16. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stepan Co (SCL), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.16 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:

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.16
GF Value™: $70.60 vs. price of $54.65 (22.6% below fair value)
GF Score™: 79/100 with 6 warning signs

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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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