KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC (KOP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:KOP • US50060P1066

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41.57 USD
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This KOP fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. KOP Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year KOP was profitable.
  • In the past year KOP had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • KOP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years KOP had a positive operating cash flow.
KOP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFKOP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

  • KOP's Return On Assets of 2.97% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KOP outperforms 68.29% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.76%, KOP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of KOP (9.22%) is better than 79.27% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KOP is above the industry average of 6.49%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (9.22%) for KOP is above the 3 year average (8.65%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.97%
ROE 9.76%
ROIC 9.22%
ROA(3y)3.53%
ROA(5y)3.89%
ROE(3y)12.79%
ROE(5y)15.04%
ROIC(3y)8.65%
ROIC(5y)7.83%
KOP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKOP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

  • KOP's Profit Margin of 2.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KOP outperforms 62.20% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KOP has declined.
  • KOP has a Operating Margin of 11.71%. This is in the better half of the industry: KOP outperforms 64.63% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KOP has grown nicely.
  • KOP has a Gross Margin of 23.83%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KOP outperforms 45.12% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KOP has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.71%
PM (TTM) 2.98%
GM 23.83%
OM growth 3Y19.71%
OM growth 5Y3.68%
PM growth 3Y-2.36%
PM growth 5Y-16.43%
GM growth 3Y11.05%
GM growth 5Y1.99%
KOP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKOP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

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2. KOP Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • KOP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KOP has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for KOP has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, KOP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
KOP Yearly Shares OutstandingKOP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
KOP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsKOP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 2.43 indicates that KOP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • KOP's Altman-Z score of 2.43 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KOP outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
  • KOP has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.62. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as KOP would need 13.62 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 13.62, KOP is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.44% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KOP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.59. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.59, KOP is doing worse than 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.59
Debt/FCF 13.62
Altman-Z 2.43
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC9.94%
KOP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKOP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.94 indicates that KOP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.94, KOP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.13 indicates that KOP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • KOP has a Quick ratio of 1.13. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KOP outperforms 42.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.94
Quick Ratio 1.13
KOP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesKOP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

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3. KOP Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for KOP have decreased by -0.49% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.15% on average over the past years.
  • KOP shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -10.17%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.40% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.49%
EPS 3Y-0.48%
EPS 5Y-0.15%
EPS Q2Q%-9.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.73%
Revenue growth 5Y2.4%
Sales Q2Q%-9.29%

3.2 Future

  • KOP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.13% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, KOP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.56% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.4%
EPS Next 2Y8.13%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.26%
Revenue Next 2Y1.56%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
KOP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKOP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
KOP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesKOP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4

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4. KOP Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.14 indicates a reasonable valuation of KOP.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KOP is valued cheaper than 96.34% of the companies in the same industry.
  • KOP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.89.
  • KOP is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.81.
  • 93.90% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KOP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.97, KOP is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.14
Fwd PE 9.81
KOP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKOP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 95.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KOP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KOP indicates a rather cheap valuation: KOP is cheaper than 86.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.91
EV/EBITDA 5.72
KOP Per share dataKOP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • KOP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.98
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.13%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. KOP Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • KOP has a yearly dividend return of 0.93%, which is pretty low.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.00, KOP has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, KOP's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.93%

5.2 History

  • KOP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • KOP has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
KOP Yearly Dividends per shareKOP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

  • 11.43% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KOP. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP11.43%
EPS Next 2Y8.13%
EPS Next 3YN/A
KOP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendKOP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M
KOP Dividend Payout.KOP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KOP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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KOP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:KOP (4/28/2026, 3:54:54 PM)

41.57

+0.22 (+0.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)02-26
Earnings (Next)05-08
Inst Owners102.39%
Inst Owner Change-0.31%
Ins Owners7.4%
Ins Owner Change7.46%
Market Cap803.96M
Revenue(TTM)1.88B
Net Income(TTM)56.00M
Analysts85.71
Price Target50.75 (22.08%)
Short Float %4.18%
Short Ratio3.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.93%
Yearly Dividend0.32
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP11.43%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date03-06
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.2%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.41%
Max EPS beat(2)16.81%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)5.55%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.41%
Max EPS beat(4)16.81%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.9%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)6.3%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)5.23%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.62%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.62%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.93%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.6%
Max Revenue beat(4)-3.62%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.71%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.12%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.73%
PT rev (1m)-0.5%
PT rev (3m)-0.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-23.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-57.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.65%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-11.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.14
Fwd PE 9.81
P/S 0.43
P/FCF 11.91
P/OCF 6.56
P/B 1.4
P/tB 5.83
EV/EBITDA 5.72
EPS(TTM)4.1
EY9.86%
EPS(NY)4.24
Fwd EY10.2%
FCF(TTM)3.49
FCFY8.4%
OCF(TTM)6.33
OCFY15.24%
SpS97.17
BVpS29.68
TBVpS7.13
PEG (NY)2.98
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number52.3252 (25.87%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.97%
ROE 9.76%
ROCE 13.26%
ROIC 9.22%
ROICexc 9.44%
ROICexgc 12.91%
OM 11.71%
PM (TTM) 2.98%
GM 23.83%
FCFM 3.59%
ROA(3y)3.53%
ROA(5y)3.89%
ROE(3y)12.79%
ROE(5y)15.04%
ROIC(3y)8.65%
ROIC(5y)7.83%
ROICexc(3y)8.93%
ROICexc(5y)8.08%
ROICexgc(3y)12.35%
ROICexgc(5y)11.36%
ROCE(3y)12.44%
ROCE(5y)11.26%
ROICexgc growth 3Y9.03%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.37%
ROICexc growth 3Y10.77%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.07%
OM growth 3Y19.71%
OM growth 5Y3.68%
PM growth 3Y-2.36%
PM growth 5Y-16.43%
GM growth 3Y11.05%
GM growth 5Y1.99%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.59
Debt/FCF 13.62
Debt/EBITDA 3.11
Cap/Depr 74.73%
Cap/Sales 2.93%
Interest Coverage 3.47
Cash Conversion 41.71%
Profit Quality 120.54%
Current Ratio 2.94
Quick Ratio 1.13
Altman-Z 2.43
F-Score8
WACC9.94%
ROIC/WACC0.93
Cap/Depr(3y)133.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)161.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)5%
Profit Quality(3y)76.46%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.49%
EPS 3Y-0.48%
EPS 5Y-0.15%
EPS Q2Q%-9.09%
EPS Next Y3.4%
EPS Next 2Y8.13%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.17%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.73%
Revenue growth 5Y2.4%
Sales Q2Q%-9.29%
Revenue Next Year1.26%
Revenue Next 2Y1.56%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y25.2%
EBIT growth 3Y17.64%
EBIT growth 5Y6.16%
EBIT Next Year42.64%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y60.71%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y3.08%
OCF growth 1Y2.6%
OCF growth 3Y6.19%
OCF growth 5Y-0.84%

KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC / KOP Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to KOP.


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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC (KOP). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of KOP stock?

KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC (KOP) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the financial health of KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC (KOP) stock?

The financial health rating of KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC (KOP) is 5 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for KOP stock?

The dividend rating of KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC (KOP) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 11.43%.