STEPAN COMPANY (SCL) Return on equity 2016–2025
STEPAN COMPANY (SCL) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
3.8%FY2025 · since FY2016: 13.6% → 3.8%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 3.8% | -0.5 pp |
| FY2024 | 4.3% | +1.0 pp |
| FY2023 | 3.3% | -9.3 pp |
| FY2022 | 12.6% | -0.2 pp |
| FY2021 | 12.8% | -0.0 pp |
| FY2020 | 12.8% | +1.3 pp |
| FY2019 | 11.6% | -2.2 pp |
| FY2018 | 13.8% | +0.1 pp |
| FY2017 | 13.6% | +0.0 pp |
| FY2016 | 13.6% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice