Stepan Company Asset Resilience Ratio
Stepan Company asset resilience ratio. Stepan Company (SCL) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 4.87% as of September 2025. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing. Read SCL total debt and obligations for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio of Stepan Company (2008–2024)
Asset resilience ratio of Stepan Company from 2008 to 2024. This chart shows how Stepan Company's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. See Stepan Company free cash flow efficiency to measure how efficiently the company converts operating cash flow to free cash.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down Stepan Company's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time. For the complete balance sheet picture, see SCL asset base.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $118.54 Million | 4.87% |
| Short-term Investments | $0.00 | 0% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $118.54 Million | 4.87% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Limited Liquidity: Stepan Company maintains only 4.87% of assets in liquid form.
- This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
- The company primarily holds liquidity in cash and equivalents rather than short-term investments.
Stepan Company Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare Stepan Company's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
Akzo Nobel NV
AS:AKZA |
Specialty Chemicals | 2.16% |
|
Brenntag SE
F:BNR |
Specialty Chemicals | 0.06% |
|
Sichuan Tianqi Lithium Industries Inc
SHE:002466 |
Specialty Chemicals | 2.06% |
|
Zhejiang Huafon Spandex Co Ltd
SHE:002064 |
Specialty Chemicals | 8.06% |
|
Zhejiang Longsheng Group Co Ltd
SHG:600352 |
Specialty Chemicals | 0.80% |
|
Cngr Advanced Material Co Ltd
SHE:300919 |
Specialty Chemicals | 0.52% |
|
Jiangsu Sidike New Materials Sci Te
SHE:300806 |
Specialty Chemicals | 0.05% |
|
Suzhou Crystal Clear Chemical Co Ltd
SHE:300655 |
Specialty Chemicals | 18.02% |
Stepan Company Asset Resilience Ratio by Year (2008–2024)
Stepan Company asset resilience ratio by year from 2008 to 2024. The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Stepan Company.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | 4.32% | $99.67 Million | $2.30 Billion | -1.17pp |
| 2023-12-31 | 5.49% | $129.82 Million | $2.36 Billion | -1.65pp |
| 2022-12-31 | 7.14% | $173.75 Million | $2.43 Billion | -0.57pp |
| 2021-12-31 | 7.71% | $159.19 Million | $2.07 Billion | -14.01pp |
| 2020-12-31 | 21.72% | $380.59 Million | $1.75 Billion | +1.75pp |
| 2019-12-31 | 19.97% | $315.38 Million | $1.58 Billion | -0.25pp |
| 2018-12-31 | 20.22% | $300.19 Million | $1.48 Billion | -0.10pp |
| 2017-12-31 | 20.32% | $298.89 Million | $1.47 Billion | +3.65pp |
| 2016-12-31 | 16.67% | $225.74 Million | $1.35 Billion | -- |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $1.24 Billion | -- |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $1.16 Billion | -- |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $1.17 Billion | -- |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $985.48 Million | -- |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.00% | $0.00 | $901.12 Million | -- |
| 2008-12-31 | 1.39% | $8.48 Million | $611.90 Million | -- |
About Stepan Company
Stepan Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells specialty and intermediate chemicals to other manufacturers for use in various end products worldwide. It operates through three segments: Surfactants, Polymers, and Specialty Products. The Surfactants segment offers surfactants that are used in consumer and industrial cleaning and disinfection products, including detergents for w… Read more