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.
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Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2008–2024)
This chart shows how Stepan Company's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Check Stepan Company strategic capital allocation to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
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 market capitalisation and broader financial context, see Stepan Company stock valuation.
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Incitec Pivot Ltd
AU:IPL |
Specialty Chemicals | 0.03% |
|
AKZO NOBEL SPONS.ADRS 1/3
F:AKUP |
Specialty Chemicals | 1.74% |
|
MeiHua Holdings Group Co Ltd
SHG:600873 |
Specialty Chemicals | 7.60% |
|
Beijing Sanju Environmental
SHE:300072 |
Specialty Chemicals | 0.51% |
|
Shandong Dongyue Organosilicon Mat
SHE:300821 |
Specialty Chemicals | 0.00% |
|
Cybrid Technologies Inc
SHG:603212 |
Specialty Chemicals | 0.14% |
|
Longyan Zhuoyue New Energy Co Ltd
SHG:688196 |
Specialty Chemicals | 1.55% |
|
HYDROGRAPH CLEAN POWER
F:M98 |
Specialty Chemicals | 0.00% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Stepan Company (2008–2024)
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