EBITDA for Stepan (SCL)
According to Stepan's latest reported financial statements, the company's current EBITDA (TTM) is $203.92M USD. EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It is a common proxy for operating cash generation that strips out non-cash charges (depreciation and amortization) and capital structure effects (interest, taxes). Useful for comparing companies with different leverage and asset bases — see operating income and net income for fully GAAP figures.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
SCL
Currently viewingEBITDASwitch metric
TTM (last 4 quarters)
$203.92M
YoY change
+8.3%
5Y CAGR
-4.4%
Peak year (2022)
$294.24M
Cumulative EBITDA
$4.83B
EBITDA history chart for Stepan (SCL) from 1985 to 2025
EBITDA history table for Stepan (SCL) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | EBITDA | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $208.02M | +8.3% | ||
| 2024 | $192.10M | +13.2% | ||
| 2023 | $169.68M | -42.3% | ||
| 2022 | $294.24M | +8.8% | ||
| 2021 | $270.42M | +3.8% | ||
| 2020 | $260.51M | +20.5% | ||
| 2019 | $216.25M | -6.7% | ||
| 2018 | $231.75M | -3.2% | ||
| 2017 | $239.42M | +17.8% | ||
| 2016 | $203.24M | +8.7% | ||
| 2015 | $186.91M | +23.8% | ||
| 2014 | $151.02M | -7.0% | ||
| 2013 | $162.41M | -8.1% | ||
| 2012 | $176.73M | +9.5% | ||
| 2011 | $161.45M | +8.6% | ||
| 2010 | $148.61M | +5.5% | ||
| 2009 | $140.92M | +38.8% | ||
| 2008 | $101.56M | +49.2% | ||
| 2007 | $68.08M | +25.5% | ||
| 2006 | $54.24M | -15.6% | ||
| 2005 | $64.24M | +10.1% | ||
| 2004 | $58.35M | +13.9% | ||
| 2003 | $51.22M | -30.8% | ||
| 2002 | $74.05M | +4.6% | ||
| 2001 | $70.80M | -0.7% | ||
| 2000 | $71.31M | -12.3% | ||
| 1999 | $81.30M | -1.7% | ||
| 1998 | $82.70M | +3.9% | ||
| 1997 | $79.60M | +9.8% | ||
| 1996 | $72.50M | +14.7% | ||
| 1995 | $63.20M | +8.0% | ||
| 1994 | $58.50M | +6.6% | ||
| 1993 | $54.90M | +0.7% | ||
| 1992 | $54.50M | +17.2% | ||
| 1991 | $46.50M | -0.2% | ||
| 1990 | $46.60M | +33.9% | ||
| 1989 | $34.80M | -13.9% | ||
| 1988 | $40.40M | +9.5% | ||
| 1987 | $36.90M | +24.7% | ||
| 1986 | $29.60M | +57.4% | ||
| 1985 | $18.80M | — |
EBITDA values are taken from Stepan's reported income statements (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 EBITDA stands at $208.02M (2025) – grew 8.3% year-over-year.
Stepan EBITDA compound annual growth for the 2020–2025 (5 years) window is -4.4%, sustaining 2 straight years of year-over-year growth.
Stepan EBITDA peaked at $294.24M in 2022; the latest annual figure is $208.02M in 2025 (29.3% below peak).
$294.24M stands as the all-time-high annual EBITDA, posted in 2022, against a low of $18.80M during 1985.
Within Basic Materials, Stepan (SCL) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for EBITDA is $8.20B.
Stepan EBITDA by Year
Stepan EBITDA 2025: $208.02M
Stepan EBITDA in 2025 was $208.02M, grew 8.3% from 2024.
Stepan EBITDA 2024: $192.10M
Stepan EBITDA in 2024 was $192.10M, grew 13.2% from 2023.
Stepan EBITDA 2023: $169.68M
Stepan EBITDA in 2023 was $169.68M, plunged 42.3% below 2022.
Stepan EBITDA 2022: $294.24M
Stepan EBITDA in 2022 was $294.24M, grew 8.8% from 2021. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Stepan EBITDA 2021: $270.42M
Stepan EBITDA in 2021 was $270.42M.
See more financial history for Stepan (SCL).
Sector peers — EBITDA
Companies in the same sector as Stepan, ranked by their latest EBITDA.
| Company | EBITDA | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $13.12B | Basic Materials |
| Linde plc (LIN) | $12.95B | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $8.76B | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $8.38B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $8.02B | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $6.37B | Basic Materials |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $4.40B | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $3.46B | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Stepan's EBITDA?
Latest reported EBITDA for Stepan (SCL) is $203.92M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Stepan EBITDA changed year-over-year?
Stepan (SCL) EBITDA changed +8.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Stepan EBITDA?
Stepan (SCL) EBITDA compound annual growth rate is -4.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Stepan EBITDA hit its highest annual value?
Stepan EBITDA reached its highest annual value of $294.24M in 2022.
What was Stepan EBITDA in 2024?
Stepan (SCL) EBITDA in 2024 was $192.10M.
What was Stepan EBITDA in 2025?
Stepan (SCL) EBITDA in 2025 was $208.02M.
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