Stepan CoSCL +0.16%79 9-Day RSI is 64.72 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates SCL with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $70.71 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,654 Chemicals companies, Stepan Co ranks worse than 84.76% on this metric.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100. Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30. A shorter period RSI is more reactive to recent price changes, so it can show early signs of reversals. 9-Day RSI is sometimes used together with 14-Day RSI in a two period divergence strategy.
As of today (2026-07-02), Stepan Co's 9-Day RSI is 64.72.
The industry rank for Stepan Co's 9-Day RSI or its related term are showing as below:
SCL's 9-Day RSI is ranked worse than 84.76% of 1654
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 47.29
vs SCL: 64.72
Stepan Co (NYSE:SCL) 9-Day RSI Explanation
The Relative Strength Index (RSI), developed by J. Welles Wilder in his book “New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems.”, is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and change of price movements. The RSI is most typically used on a 14-day period, measured on a scale from 0 to 100.
Traditionally, an asset is considered overbought or overvalued when the RSI is above 70 and oversold or undervalued when it is below 30. A RSI surpasses the 30 level indicates a bullish sign, when it slides below 70 level, it’s a bearish sign. This level can be adjusted depending on the security’s pattern and the market’s underlying trend. In an uptrend or bullish market, the RSI might range within a higher interval, investors could set the support level higher. If a downtrend or bearish market occurs, investors may need to lower the resistance level.
RSI can also be used in trading techniques to indicate the trading signal, such as Divergences and Swing Rejections. A shorter period RSI is more reactive to recent price changes, so it can show early signs of reversals. 9-Day RSI is sometimes used together with 14-Day RSI in a two period divergence strategy.
Stepan Co 9-Day RSI Related Terms
SCL vs LWLG, ECVT, ODC: 9-Day RSI Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Stepan Co's 9-Day RSI, along with its competitors' market caps and 9-Day RSI 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 9-Day RSI vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Stepan Co's 9-Day RSI distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stepan Co's 9-Day RSI falls into.
* Note that the formula uses a positive value for the average loss.
* 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 9-Day RSI of 64.72 as of Jul. 02, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #1402 out of 1654 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is Stepan Co's 9-Day RSI too high?
Stepan Co's current 9-Day RSI is 64.72. The Chemicals industry median 9-Day RSI is 47.29. Stepan Co's value of 64.72 is 36.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #1402 out of 1654 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 9-Day RSI compare to LWLG and ECVT?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Stepan Co ranks #1402 out of 1654 companies for 9-Day RSI. This places Stepan Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 9-Day RSI is 47.29. Stepan Co's value of 64.72 is 36.9% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 9-Day RSI for a Chemicals company?
The median 9-Day RSI among Chemicals companies is 47.29, based on 1,654 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 9-Day RSI significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 9-Day RSI should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stepan Co's current 9-Day RSI of 64.72 is 36.9% 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 9-Day RSI mean?
A high 9-Day RSI can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median 9-Day RSI is 47.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stepan Co's current 9-Day RSI is 64.72. 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 $70.71, compared to a current price of $55.81 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current 9-Day RSI is 64.72 and 36.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 47.29. 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 9-Day RSI calculated?
9-Day RSI is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stepan Co (SCL), the current 9-Day RSI is 64.72 as of Jul. 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 (SCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stepan Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $55.81 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $70.71.
GuruFocus considers Stepan Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SCL:
9-Day RSI: 64.72
GF Value™: $70.71 vs. price of $55.81 (21.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.9% above the Chemicals median (#1402 of 1654)
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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