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Consider Buy

Stepan Co (SCL)

As of Sep 20, 2026, Stepan Co (SCL) scores 5.3/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #20 of 78 Materials stocks. At $62, SCL trades 71% above its model fair value of $36.

Materials / Specialty Chemicals

S&P SmallCap 600

$61.76

Below average on several measures. Research carefully.

Consider Buy

Score based on 4 of 5 models — moderate confidence

Data as of Sep 20, 2026

#20out of 78 in Materials

Is STEPAN CO a Good Investment in 2026?

STEPAN CO (SCL) scores 5.3 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Piotroski model rates STEPAN CO as Strong (7/9). However, the Buffett model rates it Caution. STEPAN CO currently trades 71% above its estimated fair value of $36. STEPAN CO ranks #20 out of 78 stocks in the Materials sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E30.1ROE3.6Market Cap1BDiv Yield2.7

Estimated Fair Value

$36.0971% 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

Neutral

11% above fair value

Lynch

Attractive

Growth rate vs price (PEG)

Greenblatt

Neutral

Earnings yield 7.6% · ROC 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is STEPAN CO (SCL) a good investment?
As of Sep 20, 2026, Stepan Co (SCL) scores 5.3/10 on AlphaStocks' five-model composite, #20 of 78 Materials stocks. At $62, SCL trades 71% above its model fair value of $36. That score is below average, suggesting caution.
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 71% 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 #20 out of 78 stocks in the Materials sector, placing it in the top 26% of its sector by composite score. This is an above-average position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about SCL?
AlphaStocks evaluates SCL using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Strong; Buffett: Caution; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Attractive; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Neutral. These models are combined into a single composite score of 5.3/10.

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