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Market cap is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of Shares Outstanding (EOP). Stepan Co's share price for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €43.8. Stepan Co's Shares Outstanding (EOP) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23 Mil. Therefore, Stepan Co's market cap for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €995 Mil.
Stepan Co's quarterly market cap
declined
from Sep. 2025 (€909 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€900 Mil) but then
increased
from Dec. 2025 (€900 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (€995 Mil).
Stepan Co's annual market cap
declined
from Dec. 2023 (€1,902 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (€1,406 Mil) and
declined
from Dec. 2024 (€1,406 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (€900 Mil).
Enterprise Value is the theoretical takeover price. It is more comprehensive than market capitalization (market cap), which only includes common equity. Enterprise Value is calculated as the market cap plus debt and minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents. Stepan Co's Enterprise Value for Today is €1,749 Mil.
Market cap is not the real price you pay for a company. If you buy the company and become its owner, you become the owner of the cash the company has, and you also assume the companys debt. The real price you pay is the Enterprise Value.
Warren Buffett uses the ratio of total market cap of all public traded companies over GDP to measure if the market is expensive. As of April 2012, the US total market cap is about $14.7 trillion, while the US GDP is about $15 trillion. The market was modestly overvalued.
Stepan Co Market Cap Related Terms
Stepan Co Market Cap Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stepan Co's Market Cap 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 Market Cap, along with its competitors' market caps and Market Cap 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 Market Cap vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Stepan Co's Market Cap distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stepan Co's Market Cap falls into.
Market cap is the short version of market capitalization. It is the total market value to buy the whole company. It is equal to the share price times the number of shares outstanding.
Stepan Co's Market Cap for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (FRA:96S) has a Market Cap of €1,264 Mil as of Aug. 02, 2026. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #293 out of 1633 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Stepan Co's Market Cap too high?
Stepan Co's current Market Cap is €1,264 Mil. Based on the distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #293 out of 1633 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stepan Co's Market Cap compare to STDN and ECVT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #293 out of 1633 companies for Market Cap. This places Stepan Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Market Cap is 281.49. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Market Cap for a Chemicals company?
The median Market Cap among Chemicals companies is 281.49, based on 1,633 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Market Cap significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Market Cap 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 Market Cap mean?
A high Market Cap can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Market cap equals the total value of a company's shares: price times shares outstanding. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Market Cap is 281.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stepan Co's current Market Cap is €1,264 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 Market Cap of €1,264 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 Market Cap is €1,264 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 Market Cap calculated?
Market Cap is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stepan Co (FRA:96S), the current Market Cap is €1,264 Mil as of Aug. 02, 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:
Market Cap: €1,264 Mil
GF Value™: €62.76 vs. price of €56.50 (10% below fair value)
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 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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