Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
Stepan Company Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
2.0%
FY2025
5-year range
1.7% / 6.7%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-9.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#64 of 118
Materials
What the data says
At 2.0%, Stepan Company's return on assets (roa) ranks #64 of 118 in the Materials sector. Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 1.7% in FY2023 to 7.3% in FY2018.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
2.0% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -5.2%.
Improved from 1.7% to 2.0% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -4.1pp
- 5-Year Change
- -5.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#64 of 118 in MaterialsTop 54% of 118This company 2.0% Sector average -1.3%
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+247.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) decreased 9.1% year-over-year.
- Currently 3.3pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2018.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) 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 | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 2.0% | -9.1% |
| FY2024 | 2.2% | +28.8% |
| FY2023 | 1.7% | -71.9% |
| FY2022 | 6.0% | -9.3% |
| FY2021 | 6.7% | -7.7% |
| FY2020 | 7.2% | +10.7% |
| FY2019 | 6.5% | -11.0% |
| FY2018 | 7.3% | +9.4% |
| FY2017 | 6.7% | +5.3% |
| FY2016 | 6.4% | +3.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026