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COOPER-STANDARD HOLDING (CPS) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

30.87 USD
+2.13 (+7.41%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:20:47 PM
30.8 USD
-0.07 (-0.23%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:20:47 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Taking everything into account, CPS scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CPS was compared to 82 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. CPS may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. 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.
In the past year CPS had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years CPS always reported negative net income.
In multiple years CPS reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CPS (1.76%) is worse than 67.07% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.36%, CPS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.80% 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 -100 200

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.20%, CPS is doing worse than 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
CPS's Operating Margin of 4.57% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CPS is outperformed by 69.51% of its industry peers.
CPS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CPS has a Gross Margin of 12.44%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: CPS underperforms 85.37% of its industry peers.
CPS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CPS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for CPS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for CPS has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, CPS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
CPS Yearly Shares OutstandingCPS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 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 1.65, we must say that CPS is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of CPS (1.65) is worse than 78.05% of its industry peers.
CPS has a debt to FCF ratio of 31.58. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CPS would need 31.58 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CPS's Debt to FCF ratio of 31.58 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CPS is outperformed by 75.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 31.58
Altman-Z 1.65
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC10.08%
CPS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCPS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

CPS has a Current Ratio of 1.38. This is a normal value and indicates that CPS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CPS has a worse Current ratio (1.38) than 82.93% 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.09, CPS is not doing good in the industry: 78.05% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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 2015 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.53% in the past year.
CPS shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -2.56% yearly.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, CPS will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 48.37% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CPS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.60% on average per year.
EPS Next Y122.56%
EPS Next 2Y59.34%
EPS Next 3Y48.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.04%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y3.6%
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 2014 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 2014 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

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CPS. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
CPS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.74.
60.98% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CPS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
CPS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 17.74
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CPS is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of CPS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: CPS is cheaper than 62.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.58
EV/EBITDA 6.55
CPS Per share dataCPS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
CPS's earnings are expected to grow with 48.37% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y59.34%
EPS Next 3Y48.37%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

COOPER-STANDARD HOLDING

NYSE:CPS (11/21/2025, 8:20:47 PM)

After market: 30.8 -0.07 (-0.23%)

30.87

+2.13 (+7.41%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)02-11 2026-02-11/amc
Inst Owners62.55%
Inst Owner Change5.5%
Ins Owners4.84%
Ins Owner Change0.57%
Market Cap544.24M
Revenue(TTM)2.73B
Net Income(TTM)32.72M
Analysts80
Price Target37.06 (20.05%)
Short Float %6.33%
Short Ratio4.97
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-27.42%
Min EPS beat(2)-260.92%
Max EPS beat(2)206.08%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-71.58%
Min EPS beat(4)-364.03%
Max EPS beat(4)206.08%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-35.53%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-18.07%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-14.88%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.74%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.78%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.74%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.34%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.29%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.17%
PT rev (1m)1.98%
PT rev (3m)18.39%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-319.39%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-703.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)33.24%
EPS NY rev (3m)231.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.48%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.47%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.01%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 17.74
P/S 0.2
P/FCF 15.58
P/OCF 6.56
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 6.55
EPS(TTM)-0.15
EYN/A
EPS(NY)1.74
Fwd EY5.64%
FCF(TTM)1.98
FCFY6.42%
OCF(TTM)4.7
OCFY15.24%
SpS154.81
BVpS-5.8
TBVpS-15.49
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.76%
ROE N/A
ROCE 10.58%
ROIC 8.36%
ROICexc 9.56%
ROICexgc 11.45%
OM 4.57%
PM (TTM) 1.2%
GM 12.44%
FCFM 1.28%
ROA(3y)-8.77%
ROA(5y)-10.21%
ROE(3y)N/A
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y28.95%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y28%
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%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 31.58
Debt/EBITDA 4.75
Cap/Depr 48.7%
Cap/Sales 1.76%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 37.14%
Profit Quality 106.75%
Current Ratio 1.38
Quick Ratio 1.09
Altman-Z 1.65
F-Score7
WACC10.08%
ROIC/WACC0.83
Cap/Depr(3y)60.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)61.8%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.1%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)96.91%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%64.71%
EPS Next Y122.56%
EPS Next 2Y59.34%
EPS Next 3Y48.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.53%
Revenue growth 3Y5.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.56%
Sales Q2Q%1.48%
Revenue Next Year1.04%
Revenue Next 2Y2.31%
Revenue Next 3Y3.6%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y100.04%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y16.84%
EBIT Next Year143.39%
EBIT Next 3Y47.95%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y154.49%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y602.7%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-4.81%

COOPER-STANDARD HOLDING / CPS FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for CPS stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to CPS.


What is the valuation status for CPS stock?

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 2 / 10.


What is the financial health of COOPER-STANDARD HOLDING (CPS) stock?

The financial health rating of COOPER-STANDARD HOLDING (CPS) is 1 / 10.


Is the dividend of COOPER-STANDARD HOLDING sustainable?

The dividend rating of COOPER-STANDARD HOLDING (CPS) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.