Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Stepan Company Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
3.8%
FY2025
5-year range
3.3% / 12.8%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-12.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#59 of 110
Materials
What the data says
At 3.8%, Stepan Company's return on equity (roe) ranks #59 of 110 in the Materials sector. Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 3.3% in FY2023 to 13.8% in FY2018.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
3.8% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -9.1%.
Improved from 3.3% to 3.8% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -8.9pp
- 5-Year Change
- -9.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
#59 of 110 in MaterialsTop 54% of 110This company 3.8% Sector average -9.9%
▼
+138.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 12.5% year-over-year.
- Currently 13.7pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2018.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 3.8% | -12.5% |
| FY2024 | 4.3% | +30.6% |
| FY2023 | 3.3% | -73.9% |
| FY2022 | 12.6% | -1.6% |
| FY2021 | 12.8% | -0.2% |
| FY2020 | 12.8% | +11.2% |
| FY2019 | 11.6% | -16.0% |
| FY2018 | 13.8% | +1.0% |
| FY2017 | 13.6% | +0.3% |
| FY2016 | 13.6% | -0.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026