Stepan SCL Net debt / EBITDA

Net debt / EBITDA at other companies

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5.5×+0.9×

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-1.4×+0.4×

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4.7×+1.9×

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3.9×—

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3.6×+1.4×

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1.1×-0.3×

FAQ

What is Stepan's net debt / EBITDA?

Stepan (SCL) reported net debt / EBITDA of 4× in Q2 2026.

How has Stepan's net debt / EBITDA changed year-over-year?

Stepan's net debt / EBITDA increased by 21.6% year-over-year, from 3.3× to 4×.

What is the long-term trend for Stepan's net debt / EBITDA?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Stepan's net debt / EBITDA has grown at a 50.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -0.4× to 2.7×.

What does net debt / EBITDA mean?

Net debt (total debt minus cash) divided by trailing-twelve-month EBITDA. Expresses leverage in years — roughly how long it would take to repay net debt out of operating cash earnings.