Stepan CoSCL +2.75%79 Median PS Value is $100.82 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 6901% above its 10-year median of 1.44. GuruFocus rates SCL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 913 Chemicals companies, Stepan Co ranks better than 87.84% on this metric.
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
Median PS Value is calculated as trailing twelve months (TTM) Revenue per Share times 10-Year median PS Ratio. Stepan Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $102.38. Stepan Co's 10-Year median PS Ratio is 0.9848. Therefore, the Median PS Value for today is $100.82.
As of today (2026-06-24), Stepan Co's share price is $54.20. Stepan Co's Median PS Value is $100.82. Therefore, Stepan Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is 0.54.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stepan Co's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
SCL'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.47 Med: 1.44 Max: 1.99
Current: 0.54
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of Stepan Co was 1.99. The lowest was 0.47. And the median was 1.44.
SCL's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 87.84% of 913
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.01
vs SCL: 0.54
Stepan Co (NYSE:SCL) Median PS Value Explanation
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
Stepan Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
54.20
/
100.82
=
0.54
* 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 Median PS Value Related Terms
Stepan Co Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stepan Co's Median PS Value 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Stepan Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Stepan Co Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Stepan Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stepan Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.9848.
Stepan Co's Revenue per Share 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 $102.38.
* 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 (SCL) has a Median PS Value of $100.82 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. This is 6901% above median its historical median of 1.44. Over the past decade, Stepan Co's Median PS Value has ranged from 0.47 to 1.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #111 out of 913 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Stepan Co's Median PS Value too high?
Stepan Co's current Median PS Value of $100.82 is 6901% above median its 10-year median of 1.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.47 to a high of 1.99. The Chemicals industry median Median PS Value is 1.01. Stepan Co's value of $100.82 is 9882.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #111 out of 913 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Median PS Value compare to ODC and ECVT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #111 out of 913 companies for Median PS Value. This places Stepan Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.01. Stepan Co's value of $100.82 is 9882.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Stepan Co's own Median PS Value has ranged from 0.47 to 1.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.44 vs. the industry median of 1.01, Stepan Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for a Chemicals company?
The median Median PS Value among Chemicals companies is 1.01, based on 913 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stepan Co's current Median PS Value of $100.82 is 9882.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stepan Co's current Median PS Value is $100.82, which is 6901% above median its own 10-year median of 1.44. 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 $70.56, compared to a current price of $54.20 — trading 23.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is $100.82, which is 6901% above median its 10-year median of 1.44 and 9882.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.01. 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 Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stepan Co (SCL), the current Median PS Value is $100.82 as of Jun. 24, 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 $54.20 is trading 23.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.56.
GuruFocus considers Stepan Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SCL:
Median PS Value: $100.82 (6901% above median its 10-year median of 1.44)
GF Value™: $70.56 vs. price of $54.20 (23.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9882.2% above the Chemicals median (#111 of 913)
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 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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