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KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC (KOP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:KOP - US50060P1066 - Common Stock

27.08 USD
-0.27 (-0.99%)
Last: 12/31/2025, 8:11:24 PM
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After Hours: 12/31/2025, 8:11:24 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

KOP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of KOP get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. KOP is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. With these ratings, KOP could be worth investigating further for value investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

KOP had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year KOP had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years KOP has always been profitable.
KOP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 0 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.85%, KOP is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.04% of the companies in the same industry.
KOP has a better Return On Equity (2.95%) than 60.24% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.25%, KOP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KOP is in line with the industry average of 6.09%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.01%) for KOP is below the current ROIC(8.25%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.85%
ROE 2.95%
ROIC 8.25%
ROA(3y)3.78%
ROA(5y)4.82%
ROE(3y)14.83%
ROE(5y)20.23%
ROIC(3y)8.01%
ROIC(5y)7.9%
KOP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICKOP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

1.3 Margins

With a Profit Margin value of 0.84%, KOP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.63% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of KOP has declined.
KOP has a Operating Margin (9.86%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KOP has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 21.87%, KOP is not doing good in the industry: 61.45% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of KOP has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.86%
PM (TTM) 0.84%
GM 21.87%
OM growth 3Y3.42%
OM growth 5Y0.98%
PM growth 3Y-20.98%
PM growth 5Y-9.25%
GM growth 3Y0.49%
GM growth 5Y0%
KOP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsKOP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), KOP is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KOP has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, KOP has less shares outstanding
KOP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
KOP Yearly Shares OutstandingKOP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.23 indicates that KOP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KOP has a better Altman-Z score (2.23) than 63.86% of its industry peers.
KOP has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.71. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as KOP would need 9.71 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.71, KOP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.47% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.68 is on the high side and indicates that KOP has dependencies on debt financing.
KOP has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.68) than 77.11% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.68
Debt/FCF 9.71
Altman-Z 2.23
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC9.84%
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 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

KOP has a Current Ratio of 2.63. This indicates that KOP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of KOP (2.63) is better than 72.29% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.09 indicates that KOP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
KOP's Quick ratio of 1.09 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KOP outperforms 44.58% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.63
Quick Ratio 1.09
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 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 3.73% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.48% on average over the past years.
KOP shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -9.62%.
Measured over the past years, KOP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.03% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.73%
EPS 3Y-0.72%
EPS 5Y4.48%
EPS Q2Q%-11.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.62%
Revenue growth 3Y7.62%
Revenue growth 5Y5.03%
Sales Q2Q%-12.45%

3.2 Future

KOP is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.84% yearly.
KOP is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -4.55% yearly.
EPS Next Y-2.11%
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-10.62%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.55%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
KOP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesKOP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 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 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.49, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of KOP.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KOP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.98% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of KOP to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say KOP is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.87, the valuation of KOP can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, KOP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.98% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.13, KOP is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.49
Fwd PE 5.87
KOP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKOP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

89.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KOP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
KOP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KOP is cheaper than 92.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 5.58
EV/EBITDA 5.5
KOP Per share dataKOP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.45
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KOP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.17%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.48, KOP has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.17, KOP pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.17%

5.2 History

The dividend of KOP decreases each year by -7.49%.
KOP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of KOP decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.49%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
KOP Yearly Dividends per shareKOP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

KOP pays out 37.27% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP37.27%
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
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 0 50M 100M
KOP Dividend Payout.KOP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KOP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:KOP (12/31/2025, 8:11:24 PM)

After market: 27.08 0 (0%)

27.08

-0.27 (-0.99%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)11-07 2025-11-07/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/amc
Inst Owners96.59%
Inst Owner Change-0.44%
Ins Owners4.75%
Ins Owner Change-0.01%
Market Cap531.04M
Revenue(TTM)1.92B
Net Income(TTM)16.10M
Analysts85.71
Price Target51 (88.33%)
Short Float %4.36%
Short Ratio5.23
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.17%
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.49%
DP37.27%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.69%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.41%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.96%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.43%
Max EPS beat(4)12.78%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.85%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)6.34%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)5.04%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.62%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.6%
Max Revenue beat(4)-5.7%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.63%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.29%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.66%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.3%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.49
Fwd PE 5.87
P/S 0.28
P/FCF 5.58
P/OCF 3.49
P/B 0.97
P/tB 4.4
EV/EBITDA 5.5
EPS(TTM)4.17
EY15.4%
EPS(NY)4.62
Fwd EY17.04%
FCF(TTM)4.85
FCFY17.91%
OCF(TTM)7.76
OCFY28.64%
SpS98.09
BVpS27.82
TBVpS6.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.45
Graham Number51.09
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.85%
ROE 2.95%
ROCE 11.6%
ROIC 8.25%
ROICexc 8.44%
ROICexgc 11.5%
OM 9.86%
PM (TTM) 0.84%
GM 21.87%
FCFM 4.94%
ROA(3y)3.78%
ROA(5y)4.82%
ROE(3y)14.83%
ROE(5y)20.23%
ROIC(3y)8.01%
ROIC(5y)7.9%
ROICexc(3y)8.28%
ROICexc(5y)8.16%
ROICexgc(3y)11.62%
ROICexgc(5y)11.81%
ROCE(3y)11.26%
ROCE(5y)11.11%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.72%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.46%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.75%
OM growth 3Y3.42%
OM growth 5Y0.98%
PM growth 3Y-20.98%
PM growth 5Y-9.25%
GM growth 3Y0.49%
GM growth 5Y0%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.02
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.68
Debt/FCF 9.71
Debt/EBITDA 3.55
Cap/Depr 82.73%
Cap/Sales 2.96%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 58.84%
Profit Quality 590.68%
Current Ratio 2.63
Quick Ratio 1.09
Altman-Z 2.23
F-Score7
WACC9.84%
ROIC/WACC0.84
Cap/Depr(3y)171.26%
Cap/Depr(5y)171.89%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.25%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)3.73%
EPS 3Y-0.72%
EPS 5Y4.48%
EPS Q2Q%-11.68%
EPS Next Y-2.11%
EPS Next 2Y5.84%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.62%
Revenue growth 3Y7.62%
Revenue growth 5Y5.03%
Sales Q2Q%-12.45%
Revenue Next Year-10.62%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.55%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.48%
EBIT growth 3Y11.3%
EBIT growth 5Y6.06%
EBIT Next Year33.8%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y4422.73%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-12.22%
OCF growth 1Y32.95%
OCF growth 3Y5.05%
OCF growth 5Y0.27%

KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC / KOP FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for KOP stock?

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


What is the valuation status for KOP stock?

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


How profitable is KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC (KOP) stock?

KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC (KOP) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for KOP stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC (KOP) is 6.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.97.


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 37.27%.