Company / Operating Margin
Stepan Company Operating Margin History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Margin
3.4%
FY2025
5-year range
2.5% / 7.5%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+4.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#51 of 83
Materials
What the data says
At 3.4%, Stepan Company's operating margin ranks #51 of 83 in the Materials sector. Operating Margin has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 2.5% in FY2023 to 9.2% in FY2020.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
3.4% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -5.8%.
Improved from 2.5% to 3.4% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Operating Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -4.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- -5.8pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#51 of 83 in MaterialsTop 61% of 83This company 3.4% Sector average -72.4%
▼
+104.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating margin increased 4.3% year-over-year.
- Currently 75.8pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak operating margin was recorded in FY2020.
- Lowest operating margin in the period was in FY2023.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 3.4% | +4.3% |
| FY2024 | 3.2% | +28.2% |
| FY2023 | 2.5% | -66.3% |
| FY2022 | 7.5% | +2.7% |
| FY2021 | 7.3% | -20.6% |
| FY2020 | 9.2% | +33.9% |
| FY2019 | 6.9% | -8.5% |
| FY2018 | 7.5% | -6.8% |
| FY2017 | 8.0% | +11.0% |
| FY2016 | 7.2% | +4.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026