SCL vs DEC Comparison

Stepan Co manufactures and sells a variety of chemicals and chemical-based products. The company organizes itself into three segments based on product type. The surfactants segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells cleaning agents used in detergents, shampoos, body wash, fabric softeners, toothpastes, and other personal-care products. The polymers segment sells polyurethane used to manufacture rigid foam for thermal insulation, as well as phthalic anhydride used to make plastic components for the construction, automotive, and boating industries. The specialty products segment sells chemicals used in food and flavoring. The majority of Stepan's revenue comes from the United States, followed by France, Poland, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, and other countries.

Diversified Energy Co is an independent energy company focused on natural gas and liquids production, transportation, marketing and well retirement, located within the Appalachian and Central regions of the United States. Its principal focus is on enhancing producing wells, not drilling new wells, thereby allowing it to optimise PDP revenues and reduce costs. The company derives revenues from the sale of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids.