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COUPANG INC (CPNG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CPNG - US22266T1097 - Common Stock

31.365 USD
-0.14 (-0.43%)
Last: 10/17/2025, 10:48:04 AM
Fundamental Rating

3

CPNG gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 28 industry peers in the Broadline Retail industry. The financial health of CPNG is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, CPNG is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CPNG was profitable.
In the past year CPNG had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years CPNG reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years CPNG 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
CPNG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCPNG 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 0 1B -1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.05%, CPNG is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.57% of the companies in the same industry.
CPNG has a Return On Equity (7.79%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.19%, CPNG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.05%
ROE 7.79%
ROIC 6.19%
ROA(3y)3.41%
ROA(5y)-3.72%
ROE(3y)11.07%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CPNG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCPNG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500 1K

1.3 Margins

CPNG has a Profit Margin (1.13%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
CPNG has a Operating Margin (2.24%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 29.87%, CPNG is doing worse than 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPNG has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 2.24%
PM (TTM) 1.13%
GM 29.87%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y22.09%
GM growth 5Y12.12%
CPNG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCPNG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CPNG 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 CPNG has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
CPNG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CPNG has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CPNG Yearly Shares OutstandingCPNG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B
CPNG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCPNG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

CPNG has an Altman-Z score of 4.30. This indicates that CPNG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.30, CPNG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CPNG is 2.32, which is a good value as it means it would take CPNG, 2.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.32, CPNG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.35 indicates that CPNG is not too dependend on debt financing.
CPNG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.35 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CPNG outperforms 46.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 2.32
Altman-Z 4.3
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC8.62%
CPNG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCPNG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.09 indicates that CPNG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
CPNG has a Current ratio of 1.09. This is in the lower half of the industry: CPNG underperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that CPNG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.84, CPNG is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.09
Quick Ratio 0.84
CPNG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCPNG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CPNG have decreased strongly by -23.81% in the last year.
The Revenue has grown by 18.69% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 36.99% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.81%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.69%
Revenue growth 3Y18.03%
Revenue growth 5Y36.99%
Sales Q2Q%16.4%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CPNG will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 57.91% on average per year.
CPNG is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.25% yearly.
EPS Next Y17.74%
EPS Next 2Y94.39%
EPS Next 3Y83.33%
EPS Next 5Y57.91%
Revenue Next Year15.04%
Revenue Next 2Y15.75%
Revenue Next 3Y14.78%
Revenue Next 5Y10.25%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
CPNG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCPNG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B
CPNG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCPNG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 1 -1 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 196.03 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CPNG.
CPNG's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CPNG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.29.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 51.88 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CPNG.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CPNG is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.86% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of CPNG to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.85), we can say CPNG is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 196.03
Fwd PE 51.88
CPNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCPNG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 50 100 150

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CPNG is valued a bit more expensive than 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CPNG is valued a bit more expensive than 60.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 73.59
EV/EBITDA 42.9
CPNG Per share dataCPNG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
CPNG's earnings are expected to grow with 83.33% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)11.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y94.39%
EPS Next 3Y83.33%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CPNG does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

COUPANG INC

NYSE:CPNG (10/17/2025, 10:48:04 AM)

31.365

-0.14 (-0.43%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryBroadline Retail
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Earnings (Next)11-03 2025-11-03/amc
Inst Owners64.76%
Inst Owner Change-0.15%
Ins Owners0.6%
Ins Owner Change-5.18%
Market Cap57.18B
Analysts83.64
Price Target35.65 (13.66%)
Short Float %1.27%
Short Ratio1.3
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-24.66%
Min EPS beat(2)-69.36%
Max EPS beat(2)20.05%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)207.64%
Min EPS beat(4)-69.36%
Max EPS beat(4)514.67%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)150.02%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)127.54%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)100.02%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.58%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.82%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.34%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.82%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.63%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.14%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.19%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.9%
PT rev (1m)1.75%
PT rev (3m)15.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-53.25%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)-37.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.74%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 196.03
Fwd PE 51.88
P/S 1.77
P/FCF 73.59
P/OCF 29.95
P/B 12.21
P/tB 12.78
EV/EBITDA 42.9
EPS(TTM)0.16
EY0.51%
EPS(NY)0.6
Fwd EY1.93%
FCF(TTM)0.43
FCFY1.36%
OCF(TTM)1.05
OCFY3.34%
SpS17.7
BVpS2.57
TBVpS2.45
PEG (NY)11.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.05%
ROE 7.79%
ROCE 8.56%
ROIC 6.19%
ROICexc 23.34%
ROICexgc 25.52%
OM 2.24%
PM (TTM) 1.13%
GM 29.87%
FCFM 2.41%
ROA(3y)3.41%
ROA(5y)-3.72%
ROE(3y)11.07%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y22.09%
GM growth 5Y12.12%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.81
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.35
Debt/FCF 2.32
Debt/EBITDA 1.36
Cap/Depr 235.83%
Cap/Sales 3.51%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 158.56%
Profit Quality 212.88%
Current Ratio 1.09
Quick Ratio 0.84
Altman-Z 4.3
F-Score6
WACC8.62%
ROIC/WACC0.72
Cap/Depr(3y)295.22%
Cap/Depr(5y)320.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.66%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-23.81%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
EPS Next Y17.74%
EPS Next 2Y94.39%
EPS Next 3Y83.33%
EPS Next 5Y57.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.69%
Revenue growth 3Y18.03%
Revenue growth 5Y36.99%
Sales Q2Q%16.4%
Revenue Next Year15.04%
Revenue Next 2Y15.75%
Revenue Next 3Y14.78%
Revenue Next 5Y10.25%
EBIT growth 1Y133.11%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year266.8%
EBIT Next 3Y97.34%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-28.29%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-2.59%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A