Company / Working Capital
Stepan Company Working Capital History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Working Capital
$192.5M
FY2025
5-year range
$141.4M / $412.9M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+36.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#92 of 122
Materials
What the data says
Stepan Company's working capital of $192M is lower than 75% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2025). Working Capital returned to growth in FY2025 after 4 years of decline, reaching $192M.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$192M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -17.0%.
Declined from $244M to $192M over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Working Capital over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -19.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -17.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Bottom 25% in MaterialsTop 75% of 122This company $192.5M Sector average $1.2B
▼
-83.6% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -17.0%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, working capital increased 36.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #92 out of 122 companies in the Materials sector.
- Peak working capital was recorded in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Working CapitalValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $192.5M | +36.1% |
| FY2024 | $141.4M | -42.1% |
| FY2023 | $244.0M | -34.8% |
| FY2022 | $374.2M | -9.4% |
| FY2021 | $412.9M | -15.6% |
| FY2020 | $489.1M | +2.0% |
| FY2019 | $479.7M | -3.2% |
| FY2018 | $495.3M | +5.7% |
| FY2017 | $468.5M | +20.7% |
| FY2016 | $388.3M | +3.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026