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. See working capital position of Stepan Company to evaluate short-term liquidity relative to the company's equity base.
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Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (2008–2024)
This chart shows how Stepan Company's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. For the complete balance sheet picture, see SCL asset base.
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. Explore Stepan Company strategic investment ratio to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
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 |
|---|---|---|
|
Zhejiang Longsheng Group Co Ltd
SHG:600352 |
Specialty Chemicals | 0.80% |
|
Ningbo Shanshan Co Ltd
SHG:600884 |
Specialty Chemicals | 0.00% |
|
GCH Technology Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688625 |
Specialty Chemicals | 21.54% |
|
Jiangsu Ruitai New Energy Materials Co. Ltd.
SHE:301238 |
Specialty Chemicals | 40.33% |
|
Chongqing Zaisheng Tech Corp
SHG:603601 |
Specialty Chemicals | 13.69% |
|
Anhui Guofeng Plastic Industry Co Ltd
SHE:000859 |
Specialty Chemicals | 3.12% |
|
Daxin Materials Corp
TW:5234 |
Specialty Chemicals | 28.38% |
|
Sino-High (China) Co. Ltd.
SHE:301076 |
Specialty Chemicals | 40.33% |
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