Cash on Hand for Stepan (SCL)
According to Stepan's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $132.69M USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
SCL
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Latest period
$132.69M
YoY change
+33.1%
5Y CAGR
-17.6%
Peak year (2020)
$349.94M
Latest annual
$132.69M
Cash on Hand history chart for Stepan (SCL) from 1985 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for Stepan (SCL) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $132.69M | +33.1% | ||
| 2024 | $99.67M | -23.2% | ||
| 2023 | $129.82M | -25.3% | ||
| 2022 | $173.75M | +9.1% | ||
| 2021 | $159.19M | -54.5% | ||
| 2020 | $349.94M | +11.0% | ||
| 2019 | $315.38M | +5.1% | ||
| 2018 | $300.19M | +0.4% | ||
| 2017 | $298.89M | +32.4% | ||
| 2016 | $225.74M | +28.2% | ||
| 2015 | $176.14M | +106.7% | ||
| 2014 | $85.22M | -36.1% | ||
| 2013 | $133.35M | +73.5% | ||
| 2012 | $76.88M | -8.6% | ||
| 2011 | $84.10M | -24.4% | ||
| 2010 | $111.20M | +12.9% | ||
| 2009 | $98.52M | +1093.0% | ||
| 2008 | $8.26M | +43.9% | ||
| 2007 | $5.74M | +6.9% | ||
| 2006 | $5.37M | -67.7% | ||
| 2005 | $16.64M | +165.8% | ||
| 2004 | $6.26M | +47.8% | ||
| 2003 | $4.24M | +32.8% | ||
| 2002 | $3.19M | -24.5% | ||
| 2001 | $4.22M | +19.5% | ||
| 2000 | $3.54M | -11.6% | ||
| 1999 | $4.00M | +300.0% | ||
| 1998 | $1.00M | -81.8% | ||
| 1997 | $5.50M | +14.6% | ||
| 1996 | $4.80M | +54.8% | ||
| 1995 | $3.10M | +24.0% | ||
| 1994 | $2.50M | +66.7% | ||
| 1993 | $1.50M | -48.3% | ||
| 1992 | $2.90M | +26.1% | ||
| 1991 | $2.30M | +43.8% | ||
| 1990 | $1.60M | 0.0% | ||
| 1989 | $1.60M | +77.8% | ||
| 1988 | $900,000 | -47.1% | ||
| 1987 | $1.70M | +750.0% | ||
| 1986 | $200,000 | -86.7% | ||
| 1985 | $1.50M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from Stepan's reported balance sheets (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
Stepan (SCL) most recent annual cash and short-term investments stands at $132.69M (2025) – surged 33.1% year-over-year.
Stepan cash and short-term investments has contracted on net over the period, with a -17.6% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Stepan cash and short-term investments peaked at $349.94M in 2020; the latest annual figure is $132.69M in 2025 (62.1% below peak).
The dataset's maximum cash and short-term investments sits at $349.94M (2020); the minimum reading of $200,000 dates to 1986.
Among 8 Basic Materials peers, Stepan (SCL) ranks 9th; the peer median for cash and short-term investments is $4.08B.
Stepan Cash on Hand by Year
Stepan Cash on Hand 2025: $132.69M
Stepan cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $132.69M, surged 33.1% from 2024.
Stepan Cash on Hand 2024: $99.67M
Stepan cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $99.67M, declined 23.2% below 2023.
Stepan Cash on Hand 2023: $129.82M
Stepan cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $129.82M, declined 25.3% below 2022.
Stepan Cash on Hand 2022: $173.75M
Stepan cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $173.75M, grew 9.1% from 2021.
Stepan Cash on Hand 2021: $159.19M
Stepan cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $159.19M.
See more financial history for Stepan (SCL).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as Stepan, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $8.24B | Basic Materials |
| Linde plc (LIN) | $5.06B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $4.91B | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $4.10B | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $4.05B | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $2.87B | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $646.20M | Basic Materials |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $207.20M | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Stepan's cash and short-term investments?
Latest reported cash and short-term investments for Stepan (SCL) is $132.69M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Stepan cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
Stepan (SCL) cash and short-term investments changed +33.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Stepan cash and short-term investments?
Stepan (SCL) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is -17.6% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Stepan cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
Stepan cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $349.94M in 2020.
What was Stepan cash and short-term investments in 2024?
Stepan (SCL) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $99.67M.
What was Stepan cash and short-term investments in 2025?
Stepan (SCL) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $132.69M.
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