SCL vs ENR 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.

Energizer Holdings Inc. manufactures and distributes household batteries, specialty batteries, and lighting products. The company offers batteries using lithium, alkaline, carbon zinc, nickel metal hydride, zinc air, and silver oxide technologies, sold under the Energizer, Rayovac, Varta, and Eveready brands across performance and premium price segments. It also provides auto care products in the appearance, fragrance, performance, and air conditioning recharge categories. Energizer operates through two geographical segments, the United States and International, with the majority of its revenue generated in the United States. It has two product segments: Batteries and Lights and Auto Care, with the Batteries and Lights segment contributing the majority of its revenue.