Koppers Holdings Inc (KOP) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Koppers Holdings Inc stock (KOP) is currently trading at $37.86. Koppers Holdings Inc PE ratio is 12.81. Koppers Holdings Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.37. Analyst consensus price target for KOP is $49.67. WallStSmart rates KOP as Hold.
- KOP PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- KOP PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- KOP intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- KOP stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- KOP fair value vs current price
- KOP insider transactions and insider buying
- Is KOP undervalued or overvalued?
- Koppers Holdings Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- KOP Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- KOP analyst price target and Smart Rating
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KOP Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Koppers Holdings Inc (KOP)
KOP trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $50.64, offering a 32% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Koppers Holdings Inc (KOP) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, price/book. Concerns around revenue growth and profit margin. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Koppers Holdings Inc (KOP) Key Strengths (4)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
100.95% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Trading at 1.20x book value, attractively priced
Supporting Valuation Data
Koppers Holdings Inc (KOP) Areas to Watch (6)
Revenue declining -9.30%, a shrinking business
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Thin operating margins with cost pressures present
Modest earnings growth at 7.30%
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Moderate profitability with room for improvement
Koppers Holdings Inc (KOP) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 59/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 9.5/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Institutional Own.. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.35), Price/Sales (0.37), Price/Book (1.20) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -9.30%, EPS Growth at 7.30%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 10.50%, Operating Margin at 10.60%, Profit Margin at 2.98%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 10.50% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -9.30% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales) and negatives (Revenue Growth, Profit Margin). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
KOP Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
KOP's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.37x sits near its historical average of 0.42x (37th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 52% below its historical high of 0.76x set in Oct 2007, and 182% above its historical low of 0.13x in Apr 2020. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~0.3x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Koppers Holdings Inc (KOP) · BASIC MATERIALS › SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
The Big Picture
Koppers Holdings Inc faces headwinds with declining revenue, though profitability provides a cushion. Revenue reached 1.9B with 9% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are strong at 298.0%, reflecting pricing power and operational efficiency.
Key Findings
ROE of 1050.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Generating 29M in free cash flow and 45M in operating cash flow. Earnings are translating into actual cash generation.
Revenue contracted 9% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
What to Watch Next
Dividend sustainability with a current yield of 85.0%. Watch payout ratio and free cash flow coverage.
Sector dynamics: monitor SPECIALTY CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Koppers Holdings Inc.
Bottom Line
Koppers Holdings Inc faces challenges with declining revenue. While profitability provides a buffer, the long-term trajectory needs to improve. Watch for management's strategic response and whether the company can stabilize or pivot to new growth drivers.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Koppers Holdings Inc(KOP)
NYSE
BASIC MATERIALS
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
USA
Koppers Holdings Inc. offers treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds in the United States, Australasia, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.