Stepan CoSCL -1.90%79 PB Ratio is 1.04 as of Jun. 30, 2026, which is 55% below its 10-year median of 2.32. 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. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Stepan Co ranks better than 69.85% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-06-30), Stepan Co's share price is $54.65. Stepan Co's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $52.53. Hence, Stepan Co's PB Ratio of today is 1.04.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stepan Co's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SCL'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 2.32 Max: 3.09
Current: 1.04
During the past 13 years, Stepan Co's highest PB Ratio was 3.09. The lowest was 0.79. And the median was 2.32.
SCL's PB Ratio is ranked better than 69.85% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.75
vs SCL: 1.04
During the past 12 months, Stepan Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -1.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 4.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 8.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Stepan Co was 23.40% per year. The lowest was 0.60% per year. And the median was 8.30% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
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Stepan Co PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stepan Co's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Stepan Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stepan Co's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Stepan Co's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Stepan Co (SCL) has a PB Ratio of 1.04 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. This is 55% below median its historical median of 2.32. Over the past decade, Stepan Co's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 3.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #476 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Stepan Co's PB Ratio too high?
Stepan Co's current PB Ratio of 1.04 is 55% below median its 10-year median of 2.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 3.09. The Chemicals industry median PB Ratio is 1.75. Stepan Co's value of 1.04 is 40.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #476 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 PB Ratio compare to LWLG and ECVT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #476 out of 1579 companies for PB Ratio. This puts Stepan Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.75. Stepan Co's value of 1.04 is 40.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Stepan Co's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.79 to 3.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.32 vs. the industry median of 1.75, Stepan Co has consistently been below 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 PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.75, based on 1,579 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stepan Co's current PB Ratio of 1.04 is 40.6% below 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Stepan Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stepan Co's current PB Ratio is 1.04, which is 55% below median its own 10-year median of 2.32. 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 PB Ratio is 1.04, which is 55% below median its 10-year median of 2.32 and 40.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.75. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stepan Co (SCL), the current PB Ratio is 1.04 as of Jun. 30, 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:
PB Ratio: 1.04 (55% below median its 10-year median of 2.32)
GF Value™: $70.60 vs. price of $54.65 (22.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.6% below the Chemicals median (#476 of 1579)
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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