Stepan Company (SCL)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 72,256 | 72,970 | 68,538 | 67,682 | 66,792 | 45,640 | 57,260 | 117,091 | 134,867 | 167,607 | 176,683 | 155,700 | 170,781 | 195,284 | 197,466 | 185,432 | 171,522 | 155,513 | 141,084 | 137,526 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 2,180,274 | 2,186,796 | 2,202,180 | 2,225,750 | 2,325,768 | 2,420,813 | 2,577,772 | 2,749,430 | 2,773,270 | 2,756,121 | 2,639,624 | 2,483,502 | 2,345,966 | 2,230,673 | 2,092,465 | 1,957,503 | 1,869,750 | 1,820,006 | 1,807,108 | 1,819,562 |
| Operating profit margin | 3.31% | 3.34% | 3.11% | 3.04% | 2.87% | 1.89% | 2.22% | 4.26% | 4.86% | 6.08% | 6.69% | 6.27% | 7.28% | 8.75% | 9.44% | 9.47% | 9.17% | 8.54% | 7.81% | 7.56% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $72,256K ÷ $2,180,274K
= 3.31%
The operating profit margin of Stepan Company has shown fluctuations over the periods analyzed. The margin started at 7.56% on March 31, 2020, and gradually increased to a peak of 9.47% on March 31, 2021. However, from that point onwards, it experienced a decline, reaching 3.11% on June 30, 2024. Despite this decline, there was a slight recovery to 3.34% on September 30, 2024. Overall, the trend suggests some volatility in the company's operating profit margin, with periods of growth followed by periods of decline, indicating potential challenges in maintaining consistent profitability.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024