Company / Operating Cash Flow
Stepan Company Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$147.9M
FY2025
5-year range
$72.1M / $174.9M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-8.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#72 of 118
Materials
What the data says
At $148M, Stepan Company's operating cash flow ranks #72 of 118 in the Materials sector. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $72M in FY2021 to $235M in FY2020.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$148M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -8.9%.
Declined from $175M to $148M over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -2.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -8.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#72 of 118 in MaterialsTop 61% of 118This company $147.9M Sector average $890.3M
▼
-83.4% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -8.9%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow decreased 8.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #72 out of 118 companies in the Materials sector.
- Peak operating cash flow was recorded in FY2020.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $147.9M | -8.7% |
| FY2024 | $162.1M | -7.3% |
| FY2023 | $174.9M | +8.8% |
| FY2022 | $160.8M | +122.9% |
| FY2021 | $72.1M | -69.3% |
| FY2020 | $235.2M | +7.7% |
| FY2019 | $218.4M | +27.6% |
| FY2018 | $171.1M | -13.9% |
| FY2017 | $198.9M | -6.3% |
| FY2016 | $212.2M | +15.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026