Stepan Co
SCL
Rank in Stocks
#6876
Stepan Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells specialty... Stepan Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells specialty and intermediate chemicals to other manufacturers for use in various end products in the United States, France, Poland, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Surfactants, Polymers, and Specialty Products. The Surfactants segment offers surfactants that are used in consumer and industrial cleaning and disinfection products, including detergents for washing clothes, dishes, carpets, and floors and walls, as well as shampoos and body washes; and other applications, such as fabric softeners, germicidal quaternary compounds, disinfectants, lubricating ingredients; emulsifiers for spreading agricultural products; and industrial applications comprising latex systems, plastics, and composites. The Polymers segment provides polyurethane polyols that are used in the manufacture of rigid foam for thermal insulation in the construction industry, as well as a base raw material for coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE); polyester resins used in coating applications; specialty polyols, such as CASE and powdered polyester resins; and phthalic anhydride that is used in unsaturated polyester resins, alkyd resins, and plasticizers for applications in construction materials, as well as components of automotive, boating, and other consumer products. The Specialty Products segment offers flavors, emulsifiers, and solubilizers for use in food, flavoring, nutritional supplement, and pharmaceutical applications. Stepan Company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois.
Share Price
$68.09
Last synced: 2026-11-09
Market Cap
$1.55B
Change (1 day)
1.72%
Change (1 year)
53.11%
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Basic Materials
Operating Margin for Stepan Co (SCL)
Operating Margin as of November 2026 TTM: 3.37%
According to Stepan Co's latest financial reports, its current operating margin (TTM) is 3.37%. At the end of 2025 the company had an operating margin of 2.98%.
Operating Margin history for Stepan Co from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 3.37% | 13.09% |
| 2025 | 2.98% | -7.74% |
| 2024 | 3.23% | 28.17% |
| 2023 | 2.52% | -66.31% |
| 2022 | 7.48% | 2.75% |
| 2021 | 7.28% | -20.61% |
| 2020 | 9.17% | 33.87% |
| 2019 | 6.85% | -9.75% |
| 2018 | 7.59% | -5.60% |
| 2017 | 8.04% | 12.45% |
| 2016 | 7.15% | 3.47% |
| 2015 | 6.91% | 46.71% |
| 2014 | 4.71% | -18.79% |
| 2013 | 5.80% | -18.77% |
| 2012 | 7.14% | 11.04% |
| 2011 | 6.43% | -14.72% |
| 2010 | 7.54% | -8.27% |
| 2009 | 8.22% | 85.97% |
| 2008 | 4.42% | 67.42% |
| 2007 | 2.64% | 95.56% |
| 2006 | 1.35% | -42.80% |
| 2005 | 2.36% | 15.12% |
| 2004 | 2.05% | 64.00% |
| 2003 | 1.25% | -72.41% |
| 2002 | 4.53% | 4.62% |
| 2001 | 4.33% | -5.46% |
| 2000 | 4.58% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.98% | -92.29% |
GB
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| 21.22% | -93.70% |
FR
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| 16.15% | -95.21% |
US
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| 17.13% | -94.92% |
US
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| -4.71% | -101.40% |
US
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.
Questions about Stepan Co's operating margin
What is Stepan Co's operating margin?
Stepan Co's operating margin is 3.37%, as of Nov 2026.
What was Stepan Co's operating margin in 2025?
In 2025, Stepan Co's operating margin was 2.98%, compared with 3.23% in 2024.
How has Stepan Co's operating margin changed since 2020?
From 2020 to 2025, Stepan Co's operating margin was highest in 2020 (9.17%) and lowest in 2023 (2.52%).
How does Stepan Co's operating margin compare with similar companies?
Stepan Co's operating margin (3.37%) is higher than that of 1 of the 5 similar companies listed above. The highest among them is Linde plc, with 25.98%.