Stepan Company
Stepan Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells specialty and intermediate chemicals to other manufacturers for use in various end products in North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia. The company operates through three segments: Surfactants, Polymers, and Specialty Products. The Surfactants segment offers surfactants that are used as principal ingredients in consumer and industrial cleaning 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, and lubricating ingredients. Its surfactants are also used in various applications, including 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, including liquid and powdered products, which are used in CASE applications; and phthalic anhydride that is used in unsaturated polyester resins, alkyd resins, and plasticizers for applications in construction materials and components of automotive, boating, and other consumer products. The Specialty Products segment offers flavors, emulsifiers, and solubilizers for use in the food, flavoring, nutritional supplement, and pharmaceutical applications. Stepan Company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Northfield, Illinois. Show More...
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Website http://www.stepan.com
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Sector Basic Materials
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Industry Specialty Chemicals
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Last Quote 83.17 USD
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Last Updated 25-04-2024
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2010-12 2011-12 2012-12 2013-12 2014-12 2015-12 2016-12 2017-12 2018-12 2019-12 TTM Earnings Per Share USD 2.95 3.21 3.49 3.18 2.49 3.32 3.73 4.31 4.76 4.42 4.53 Dividends USD 0.49 0.53 0.58 0.65 0.69 0.73 0.78 0.84 0.93 1.02 1.05 Payout Ratio % * 16.6 17.3 16.6 18.9 25.3 23.8 19.6 21.3 21.9 21.8 23.1 Shares Mil 22.0 22.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 23.0 Book Value Per Share * USD 16.65 18.71 21.74 23.79 25.81 24.76 28.47 32.65 34.55 37.94 38.57 Free Cash Flow Per Share * USD -0.34 -2.12 1.14 1.02 1.1 1.35 3.43 5.4 3.72 4.85 Return on Assets % 9.05 8.41 8.42 6.77 4.9 6.33 6.65 6.48 7.63 6.73 6.97 Financial Leverage (Average) 2.41 2.32 2.06 2.11 2.17 2.23 2.13 1.99 1.89 1.77 1.74 Return on Equity % 21.38 19.86 18.34 14.15 10.5 13.91 14.47 13.32 14.8 12.31 12.45 Return on Invested Capital % 15.32 14.03 13.79 10.88 8.06 10.21 10.45 10.0 11.62 9.8 9.39 Interest Coverage 17.0 12.1 12.92 10.18 7.45 7.97 8.88 11.3 12.11 11.81 Current Ratio 2.08 2.05 2.12 2.26 2.31 2.55 2.31 2.46 2.37 2.41 2.48 Quick Ratio 1.51 1.48 1.35 1.48 1.43 1.75 1.65 1.85 1.71 1.75 1.76 Debt/Equity 0.48 0.42 0.31 0.42 0.46 0.56 0.46 0.36 0.3 0.26 0.26