Company / FCF Margin
Stepan Company FCF Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest FCF Margin
1.1%
FY2025
5-year range
-5.2% / 1.8%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-39.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#69 of 93
Materials
What the data says
At 1.1%, Stepan Company's fcf margin ranks #69 of 93 in the Materials sector. FCF Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from -5.2% in FY2021 to 6.3% in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
1.1% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -4.8%.
Improved from -3.7% to 1.1% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
FCF Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +6.2pp
- 5-Year Change
- -4.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#69 of 93 in MaterialsTop 74% of 93This company 1.1% Sector average -58.6%
▼
+101.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, fcf margin decreased 39.4% year-over-year.
- Currently 59.7pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak fcf margin was recorded in FY2017.
- Lowest fcf margin in the period was in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | FCF MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 1.1% | -39.4% |
| FY2024 | 1.8% | +149.0% |
| FY2023 | -3.7% | +27.8% |
| FY2022 | -5.1% | +2.7% |
| FY2021 | -5.2% | -189.2% |
| FY2020 | 5.9% | -3.6% |
| FY2019 | 6.1% | +43.2% |
| FY2018 | 4.2% | -32.2% |
| FY2017 | 6.3% | +1.1% |
| FY2016 | 6.2% | +70.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026