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Should you buy Stepan stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Stepan with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Stepan include Ameris Bancorp (ABCB), Atlantic Union Bankshares (AUB), First Financial Bancorp. (FFBC), Innospec (IOSP), and United Bankshares (UBSI).

How does Stepan compare to Ameris Bancorp?

Stepan (NYSE:SCL) and Ameris Bancorp (NASDAQ:ABCB) are related companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, valuation, profitability, dividends, institutional ownership, media sentiment and earnings.

Ameris Bancorp has a net margin of 21.46% compared to Stepan's net margin of -0.61%. Ameris Bancorp's return on equity of 9.57% beat Stepan's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Stepan-0.61% 2.65% 1.37%
Ameris Bancorp 21.46%9.57%1.32%

Ameris Bancorp has a consensus target price of $90.17, indicating a potential upside of 2.26%. Given Ameris Bancorp's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Ameris Bancorp is more favorable than Stepan.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Stepan
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Ameris Bancorp
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.67

82.7% of Stepan shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 91.6% of Ameris Bancorp shares are held by institutional investors. 6.6% of Stepan shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 5.7% of Ameris Bancorp shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Stepan has a beta of 0.96, suggesting that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Ameris Bancorp has a beta of 0.91, suggesting that its share price is 9% less volatile than the broader market.

Ameris Bancorp has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Stepan. Stepan is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Ameris Bancorp, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Stepan$2.33B0.53$46.90M-$0.62N/A
Ameris Bancorp$1.20B4.93$358.68M$6.3613.86

In the previous week, Ameris Bancorp had 1 more articles in the media than Stepan. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Ameris Bancorp and 0 mentions for Stepan. Stepan's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Ameris Bancorp's score of -0.30 indicating that Stepan is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Stepan Neutral
Ameris Bancorp Neutral

Stepan pays an annual dividend of $1.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Ameris Bancorp pays an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Stepan pays out -254.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Ameris Bancorp pays out 12.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Stepan has increased its dividend for 57 consecutive years. Stepan is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Summary

Ameris Bancorp beats Stepan on 11 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Stepan compare to Atlantic Union Bankshares?

Stepan (NYSE:SCL) and Atlantic Union Bankshares (NASDAQ:AUB) are related companies, but which is the better business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, risk, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, dividends and media sentiment.

82.7% of Stepan shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 78.6% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.6% of Stepan shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.0% of Atlantic Union Bankshares shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Atlantic Union Bankshares had 7 more articles in the media than Stepan. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Atlantic Union Bankshares and 0 mentions for Stepan. Atlantic Union Bankshares' average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Stepan's score of 0.00 indicating that Atlantic Union Bankshares is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Stepan Neutral
Atlantic Union Bankshares Positive

Atlantic Union Bankshares has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Stepan. Stepan is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Atlantic Union Bankshares, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Stepan$2.33B0.53$46.90M-$0.62N/A
Atlantic Union Bankshares$1.53B3.71$209.13M$2.3616.76

Stepan pays an annual dividend of $1.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Atlantic Union Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.48 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.7%. Stepan pays out -254.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Atlantic Union Bankshares pays out 62.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Stepan has raised its dividend for 57 consecutive years and Atlantic Union Bankshares has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years.

Atlantic Union Bankshares has a consensus target price of $43.88, indicating a potential upside of 10.90%. Given Atlantic Union Bankshares' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Atlantic Union Bankshares is more favorable than Stepan.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Stepan
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
Atlantic Union Bankshares
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

Atlantic Union Bankshares has a net margin of 15.53% compared to Stepan's net margin of -0.61%. Atlantic Union Bankshares' return on equity of 8.50% beat Stepan's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Stepan-0.61% 2.65% 1.37%
Atlantic Union Bankshares 15.53%8.50%1.06%

Stepan has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Atlantic Union Bankshares has a beta of 0.8, indicating that its share price is 20% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Atlantic Union Bankshares beats Stepan on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Stepan compare to First Financial Bancorp.?

Stepan (NYSE:SCL) and First Financial Bancorp. (NASDAQ:FFBC) are related companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, institutional ownership, risk, earnings and dividends.

In the previous week, First Financial Bancorp. had 12 more articles in the media than Stepan. MarketBeat recorded 12 mentions for First Financial Bancorp. and 0 mentions for Stepan. First Financial Bancorp.'s average media sentiment score of 0.41 beat Stepan's score of 0.00 indicating that First Financial Bancorp. is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Stepan Neutral
First Financial Bancorp. Neutral

First Financial Bancorp. has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Stepan. Stepan is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than First Financial Bancorp., indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Stepan$2.33B0.53$46.90M-$0.62N/A
First Financial Bancorp.$1.26B2.65$255.60M$2.8311.24

First Financial Bancorp. has a net margin of 20.92% compared to Stepan's net margin of -0.61%. First Financial Bancorp.'s return on equity of 11.09% beat Stepan's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Stepan-0.61% 2.65% 1.37%
First Financial Bancorp. 20.92%11.09%1.49%

Stepan has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, First Financial Bancorp. has a beta of 0.93, meaning that its share price is 7% less volatile than the broader market.

First Financial Bancorp. has a consensus target price of $33.00, suggesting a potential upside of 3.72%. Given First Financial Bancorp.'s stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe First Financial Bancorp. is more favorable than Stepan.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Stepan
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
First Financial Bancorp.
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

82.7% of Stepan shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 77.2% of First Financial Bancorp. shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.6% of Stepan shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 1.1% of First Financial Bancorp. shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Stepan pays an annual dividend of $1.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. First Financial Bancorp. pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.1%. Stepan pays out -254.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. First Financial Bancorp. pays out 35.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Stepan has raised its dividend for 57 consecutive years and First Financial Bancorp. has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

Summary

First Financial Bancorp. beats Stepan on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Stepan compare to Innospec?

Innospec (NASDAQ:IOSP) and Stepan (NYSE:SCL) are both basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, valuation, dividends, profitability, risk and analyst recommendations.

96.6% of Innospec shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 82.7% of Stepan shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.5% of Innospec shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 6.6% of Stepan shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Innospec has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Stepan. Stepan is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Innospec, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Innospec$1.78B1.17$116.60M$4.5918.33
Stepan$2.33B0.53$46.90M-$0.62N/A

In the previous week, Innospec had 1 more articles in the media than Stepan. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Innospec and 0 mentions for Stepan. Innospec's average media sentiment score of 1.89 beat Stepan's score of 0.00 indicating that Innospec is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Innospec Very Positive
Stepan Neutral

Innospec pays an annual dividend of $1.84 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.2%. Stepan pays an annual dividend of $1.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. Innospec pays out 40.1% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Stepan pays out -254.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Innospec has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years and Stepan has increased its dividend for 57 consecutive years. Stepan is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Innospec has a beta of 0.92, indicating that its share price is 8% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stepan has a beta of 0.96, indicating that its share price is 4% less volatile than the broader market.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Innospec
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
Stepan
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00

Innospec has a net margin of 6.38% compared to Stepan's net margin of -0.61%. Innospec's return on equity of 9.32% beat Stepan's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Innospec6.38% 9.32% 6.79%
Stepan -0.61%2.65%1.37%

Summary

Innospec beats Stepan on 11 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Stepan compare to United Bankshares?

Stepan (NYSE:SCL) and United Bankshares (NASDAQ:UBSI) are related companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, earnings, profitability, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

82.7% of Stepan shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 70.8% of United Bankshares shares are owned by institutional investors. 6.6% of Stepan shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 3.2% of United Bankshares shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

United Bankshares has a consensus price target of $45.75, suggesting a potential upside of 1.96%. Given United Bankshares' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe United Bankshares is more favorable than Stepan.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Stepan
2 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1.00
United Bankshares
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50

United Bankshares has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Stepan. Stepan is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than United Bankshares, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Stepan$2.33B0.53$46.90M-$0.62N/A
United Bankshares$1.82B3.40$464.60M$3.5712.57

Stepan has a beta of 0.96, meaning that its stock price is 4% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, United Bankshares has a beta of 0.71, meaning that its stock price is 29% less volatile than the broader market.

United Bankshares has a net margin of 27.45% compared to Stepan's net margin of -0.61%. United Bankshares' return on equity of 9.26% beat Stepan's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Stepan-0.61% 2.65% 1.37%
United Bankshares 27.45%9.26%1.51%

Stepan pays an annual dividend of $1.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.9%. United Bankshares pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.4%. Stepan pays out -254.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. United Bankshares pays out 42.6% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Stepan has increased its dividend for 57 consecutive years and United Bankshares has increased its dividend for 26 consecutive years.

In the previous week, United Bankshares had 4 more articles in the media than Stepan. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for United Bankshares and 0 mentions for Stepan. United Bankshares' average media sentiment score of 0.79 beat Stepan's score of 0.00 indicating that United Bankshares is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
Stepan Neutral
United Bankshares Positive

Summary

United Bankshares beats Stepan on 13 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

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SCL vs. The Competition

MetricStepanCHEM IndustryMaterials SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$1.24B$13.23B$4.93B$23.46B
Dividend Yield2.90%2.31%4.98%4.05%
P/E Ratio-88.3137.8023.7331.48
Price / Sales0.532.025,943.8320.71
Price / Cash7.3512.3624.2818.64
Price / Book1.001.989.384.71
Net Income$46.90M$162.65M$156.77M$1.07B
7 Day Performance4.31%1.49%3.48%1.37%
1 Month Performance11.66%-0.03%-2.04%3.42%
1 Year Performance-0.45%35.76%58.43%23.09%

Stepan Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SCL
Stepan
1.6147 of 5 stars
$54.75
+0.5%
N/A+0.0%$1.24B$2.33BN/A2,328
ABCB
Ameris Bancorp
2.9571 of 5 stars
$85.44
0.0%
$90.17
+5.5%
+44.2%$5.75B$1.20B16.402,850
AUB
Atlantic Union Bankshares
4.8862 of 5 stars
$37.93
-0.1%
$43.63
+15.0%
+28.6%$5.43B$1.53B16.571,880
FFBC
First Financial Bancorp.
3.1513 of 5 stars
$30.82
-0.1%
$33.00
+7.1%
+35.8%$3.24B$1.26B10.892,199
IOSP
Innospec
3.8892 of 5 stars
$81.38
+0.9%
N/A+0.4%$1.99B$1.78B17.732,450

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