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4.7
Weak

STEPAN CO (SCL)

Materials / Specialty Chemicals

S&P SmallCap 600

$50.09

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Weak

Score based on 4 of 5 models — moderate confidence

#672out of 1127 in Materials

Is STEPAN CO a Good Investment in 2026?

STEPAN CO (SCL) scores 4.7 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Weak rating. The Piotroski model rates STEPAN CO as Strong (7/9). However, the Buffett model rates it Caution. STEPAN CO currently trades above its estimated fair value of $36, suggesting limited upside at current prices. STEPAN CO ranks #672 out of 1127 stocks in the Materials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E24.4ROE3.6Market Cap1BDiv Yield3.1

Estimated Fair Value

$36.0939% above

Trading above estimated fair value. Eps growth of -7% may not justify the premium.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Strong

7/9

Buffett

Caution

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Attractive

2% below fair value

Lynch

Attractive

Growth rate vs price (PEG)

Greenblatt

Neutral

Bottom half (rank 61%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is STEPAN CO (SCL) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, STEPAN CO (SCL) scores 4.7 out of 10, earning a Weak rating. This score is below average, suggesting caution. Trading above estimated fair value. Eps growth of -7% may not justify the premium.
What is STEPAN CO's Piotroski F-Score?
STEPAN CO's Piotroski F-Score status is Strong. The raw score is 7/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is SCL overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $36, SCL appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 39% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value. Eps growth of -7% may not justify the premium.
How does SCL compare to other Materials stocks?
STEPAN CO ranks #672 out of 1127 stocks in the Materials sector, placing it in the top 60% of its sector by composite score. There are higher-ranked alternatives in this sector worth exploring.
What do investment models say about SCL?
AlphaStocks evaluates SCL using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Strong; Buffett: Caution; Graham: Attractive; Lynch: Attractive; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Neutral. These models are combined into a single composite score of 4.7/10.

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