KOPPERS HOLDINGS INC (KOP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:KOP - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US50060P1066 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, KOP scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. KOP was compared to 85 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While KOP is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. KOP has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year KOP was profitable.
In the past year KOP had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years KOP has been profitable.
KOP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
KOP has a better Return On Assets (2.77%) than 61.18% of its industry peers.
KOP has a better Return On Equity (10.72%) than 78.82% of its industry peers.
KOP's Return On Invested Capital of 7.99% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. KOP outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
KOP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.01%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.11%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.77% | ||
| ROE | 10.72% | ||
| ROIC | 7.99% |
ROA(3y)3.78%
ROA(5y)4.82%
ROE(3y)14.83%
ROE(5y)20.23%
ROIC(3y)8.01%
ROIC(5y)7.9%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.50%, KOP is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.29% 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 of 8.40%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: KOP outperforms 49.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of KOP has remained more or less at the same level.
The Gross Margin of KOP (20.20%) is worse than 64.71% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.5% | ||
| GM | 20.2% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
KOP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, KOP has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for KOP has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, KOP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
KOP has an Altman-Z score of 2.22. This is not the best score and indicates that KOP is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
KOP has a better Altman-Z score (2.22) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of KOP is 22.16, which is on the high side as it means it would take KOP, 22.16 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 22.16, KOP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 49.41% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.89 is on the high side and indicates that KOP has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.89, KOP is not doing good in the industry: 82.35% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC9.23%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.09 indicates that KOP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
KOP has a Current ratio (2.09) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.85 indicates that KOP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
KOP has a worse Quick ratio (0.85) than 69.41% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
KOP shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.72%.
KOP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.48% yearly.
Looking at the last year, KOP shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -2.88% 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)-5.72%
EPS 3Y-0.72%
EPS 5Y4.48%
EPS Q2Q%14.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.88%
Revenue growth 3Y7.62%
Revenue growth 5Y5.03%
Sales Q2Q%-7.05%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.28% on average over the next years.
KOP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.27% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.37%
EPS Next 2Y7.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.25%
Revenue Next 2Y2.27%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
KOP is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.19.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of KOP indicates a rather cheap valuation: KOP is cheaper than 95.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
KOP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.76, the valuation of KOP can be described as very cheap.
KOP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KOP is cheaper than 96.47% of the companies in the same industry.
KOP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 20.74, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
KOP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. KOP is cheaper than 87.06% of the companies in the same industry.
75.29% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than KOP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
KOP's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.84
PEG (5Y)1.38
EPS Next 2Y7.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
KOP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.27%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
KOP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.81.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, KOP's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
5.2 History
The dividend of KOP decreases each year by -7.49%.
KOP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
5.3 Sustainability
11.26% of the earnings are spent on dividend by KOP. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP11.26%
EPS Next 2Y7.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:KOP (5/6/2025, 12:38:30 PM)
25.5
+0.05 (+0.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners96.35%
Inst Owner Change-0.42%
Ins Owners4.75%
Ins Owner Change5.71%
Market Cap513.57M
Analysts85.71
Price Target57.46 (125.33%)
Short Float %3.3%
Short Ratio3.2
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)-7.49%
DP11.26%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.41%
Min EPS beat(2)-17.43%
Max EPS beat(2)4.61%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.75%
Min EPS beat(4)-17.43%
Max EPS beat(4)5.75%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)6.67%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)5.12%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)8.02%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.7%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.02%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.7%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.79%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.28%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.01%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.93%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-13.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.76 | ||
| P/S | 0.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.3 | ||
| P/B | 1.05 | ||
| P/tB | 9.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.75 |
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY16.16%
EPS(NY)4.42
Fwd EY17.35%
FCF(TTM)2.09
FCFY8.18%
OCF(TTM)5.93
OCFY23.25%
SpS103.88
BVpS24.27
TBVpS2.61
PEG (NY)0.84
PEG (5Y)1.38
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.77% | ||
| ROE | 10.72% | ||
| ROCE | 11.24% | ||
| ROIC | 7.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.22% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.53% | ||
| OM | 8.4% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.5% | ||
| GM | 20.2% | ||
| FCFM | 2.01% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y4.72%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.11
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.16 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.81 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 114.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.24 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 49.08% | ||
| Profit Quality | 80.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.09 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.22 |
F-Score5
WACC9.23%
ROIC/WACC0.87
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)-5.72%
EPS 3Y-0.72%
EPS 5Y4.48%
EPS Q2Q%14.93%
EPS Next Y7.37%
EPS Next 2Y7.28%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.88%
Revenue growth 3Y7.62%
Revenue growth 5Y5.03%
Sales Q2Q%-7.05%
Revenue Next Year2.25%
Revenue Next 2Y2.27%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-9.1%
EBIT growth 3Y11.3%
EBIT growth 5Y6.06%
EBIT Next Year44.72%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y64.06%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-12.22%
OCF growth 1Y-18.28%
OCF growth 3Y5.05%
OCF growth 5Y0.27%