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KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC (KOP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

29.67 USD
-0.03 (-0.1%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 5:04:00 PM
29.67 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/28/2025, 5:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Overall KOP gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated KOP against 81 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. KOP has an average financial health and profitability rating. KOP is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. These ratings could make KOP a good candidate 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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of KOP (0.85%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 2.95%, KOP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.26% of the companies in the same industry.
KOP has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.25%. This is in the better half of the industry: KOP outperforms 75.31% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for KOP is in line with the industry average of 6.07%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 200 300

1.3 Margins

KOP has a Profit Margin of 0.84%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KOP outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
KOP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
KOP has a Operating Margin (9.86%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KOP has remained more or less at the same level.
KOP has a worse Gross Margin (21.87%) than 61.73% of its industry peers.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 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.
The number of shares outstanding for KOP has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
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 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.25 indicates that KOP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of KOP (2.25) is better than 64.20% 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.
KOP's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.71 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KOP outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.68 is on the high side and indicates that KOP has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.68, KOP is not doing good in the industry: 76.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.68
Debt/FCF 9.71
Altman-Z 2.25
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC9.07%
KOP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFKOP 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 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.63 indicates that KOP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.63, KOP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.60% of the companies in the same industry.
KOP has a Quick Ratio of 1.09. This is a normal value and indicates that KOP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
KOP's Quick ratio of 1.09 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. KOP outperforms 41.98% 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 2015 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, KOP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.48% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, KOP shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -9.62% in the last year.
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 7.57% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, KOP will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.23% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-0.63%
EPS Next 2Y7.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-8.52%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.23%
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 2014 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 2014 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 7.12, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of KOP.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, KOP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
KOP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.22, the valuation of KOP can be described as very cheap.
92.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KOP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.12. KOP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.12
Fwd PE 6.22
KOP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsKOP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

KOP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KOP is cheaper than 86.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of KOP indicates a rather cheap valuation: KOP is cheaper than 92.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 6.15
EV/EBITDA 5.69
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)1.59
EPS Next 2Y7.57%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

KOP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.17%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
KOP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.16.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, KOP's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
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.
KOP has decreased its dividend 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 2Y7.57%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M
KOP Dividend Payout.KOP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.KOP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:KOP (11/28/2025, 5:04:00 PM)

After market: 29.67 0 (0%)

29.67

-0.03 (-0.1%)

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 Owners98.9%
Inst Owner Change-0.44%
Ins Owners4.71%
Ins Owner Change-0.09%
Market Cap585.09M
Revenue(TTM)1.92B
Net Income(TTM)16.10M
Analysts85.71
Price Target51 (71.89%)
Short Float %3.95%
Short Ratio4.32
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-Date11-28 2025-11-28 (0.08)
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)-3.23%
PT rev (3m)-3.23%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.56%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.37%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 7.12
Fwd PE 6.22
P/S 0.3
P/FCF 6.15
P/OCF 3.85
P/B 1.07
P/tB 4.85
EV/EBITDA 5.69
EPS(TTM)4.17
EY14.05%
EPS(NY)4.77
Fwd EY16.07%
FCF(TTM)4.82
FCFY16.25%
OCF(TTM)7.71
OCFY26%
SpS97.55
BVpS27.67
TBVpS6.12
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.59
Graham Number50.95
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 2.25
F-Score7
WACC9.07%
ROIC/WACC0.91
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-0.63%
EPS Next 2Y7.57%
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-8.52%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.23%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y0.48%
EBIT growth 3Y11.3%
EBIT growth 5Y6.06%
EBIT Next Year34.2%
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 ChartMill fundamental rating of KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC (KOP) stock?

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


What is the valuation status of KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC (KOP) stock?

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


Can you provide the profitability details for KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC?

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


What are the PE and PB ratios of KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC (KOP) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC (KOP) is 7.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.07.


How sustainable is the dividend of KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC (KOP) stock?

The dividend rating of KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC (KOP) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 37.27%.