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COOPER-STANDARD HOLDING (CPS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CPS - US21676P1030 - Common Stock

31.18 USD
-0.55 (-1.73%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:04:00 PM
31.18 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 1/23/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, CPS scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CPS was compared to 42 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. Both the profitability and financial health of CPS have multiple concerns. CPS is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • CPS had negative earnings in the past year.
  • CPS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • CPS had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: CPS reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
CPS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCPS 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 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

  • CPS has a Return On Assets of 1.76%. This is in the better half of the industry: CPS outperforms 61.90% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.36%, CPS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.76%
ROE N/A
ROIC 8.36%
ROA(3y)-8.77%
ROA(5y)-10.21%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CPS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCPS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 200

1.3 Margins

  • CPS has a Profit Margin (1.20%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • CPS's Operating Margin of 4.57% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CPS outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CPS has grown nicely.
  • CPS's Gross Margin of 12.44% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CPS is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CPS has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.57%
PM (TTM) 1.2%
GM 12.44%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y19.91%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y43.65%
GM growth 5Y-0.81%
CPS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCPS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CPS is destroying value.
  • CPS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for CPS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • CPS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CPS Yearly Shares OutstandingCPS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
CPS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCPS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.66, we must say that CPS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • CPS's Altman-Z score of 1.66 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CPS is outperformed by 61.90% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of CPS is 31.58, which is on the high side as it means it would take CPS, 31.58 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • CPS has a Debt to FCF ratio (31.58) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 31.58
Altman-Z 1.66
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC10.16%
CPS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCPS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.38 indicates that CPS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of CPS (1.38) is worse than 69.05% of its industry peers.
  • CPS has a Quick Ratio of 1.09. This is a normal value and indicates that CPS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • CPS's Quick ratio of 1.09 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CPS outperforms 42.86% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.38
Quick Ratio 1.09
CPS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCPS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • CPS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 96.91%, which is quite impressive.
  • Looking at the last year, CPS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.53% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, CPS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.56% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)96.91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%64.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.53%
Revenue growth 3Y5.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.56%
Sales Q2Q%1.48%

3.2 Future

  • CPS is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 47.12% yearly.
  • CPS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.53% yearly.
EPS Next Y-3.85%
EPS Next 2Y65.3%
EPS Next 3Y47.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.48%
Revenue Next 2Y2.51%
Revenue Next 3Y3.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CPS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCPS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
CPS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCPS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 5 -5 10 -10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • CPS reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
  • CPS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.18.
  • CPS's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.98, CPS is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 13.18
CPS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCPS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -50 -100 -150 -200

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CPS is valued a bit cheaper than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 61.90% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CPS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.75
EV/EBITDA 6.74
CPS Per share dataCPS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as CPS's earnings are expected to grow with 47.12% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y65.3%
EPS Next 3Y47.12%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • CPS does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

COOPER-STANDARD HOLDING / CPS FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CPS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to CPS.


Can you provide the valuation status for COOPER-STANDARD HOLDING?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to COOPER-STANDARD HOLDING (CPS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is COOPER-STANDARD HOLDING (CPS) stock?

COOPER-STANDARD HOLDING (CPS) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for COOPER-STANDARD HOLDING?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COOPER-STANDARD HOLDING (CPS) is expected to decline by -3.85% in the next year.