KOP
NEUTRALAt a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Key Strengths
Key Risks
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Ref P/E 15.13, PEG 1.08, Graham Number $42.65
- P/E is well below sector average
- Price is aligned with Graham Number
- Trades at a massive premium to growth-based intrinsic value
Ref Revenue Growth -9.30%
- Forward P/E (8.73) suggests expected earnings improvement
- Revenue growth is negative YoY and Q/Q
- Recent Q/Q EPS growth plummeted -42.1%
Ref 1Y Change +66.1%
- Strong 1Y and 6M price appreciation
- Consistent history of beating earnings estimates in 2/4 recent quarters
- High volatility in quarterly surprises (e.g., -182.9% in May 2025)
Ref Piotroski F-Score 4/9, Debt/Equity 1.79
- High current ratio (2.94)
- Piotroski F-Score 4/9 is only mediocre
- Debt/Equity 1.79 is significantly higher than peer average (0.86)
Ref Yield 0.87%, Payout 11.68%
- Very low payout ratio (11.68%) ensures sustainability
- Low dividend yield (0.87%) provides little income incentive
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for KOP and closest competitors.
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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KOP
Koppers Holdings Inc.
Primary
|
+26.9% | +29.5% | +66.1% | +41.9% | +8.4% | +10.5% |
|
GSM
Ferroglobe PLC
Peer
|
+35.9% | -5.9% | +33.0% | -13.7% | -13.6% | +4.4% |
|
GROY
Gold Royalty Corp.
Peer
|
-21.8% | +69.6% | +135.8% | -0.3% | +7.2% | -6.6% |
|
KRO
Kronos Worldwide, Inc.
Peer
|
-46.2% | -9.5% | -1.5% | +44.9% | +12.7% | +8.9% |
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NWPX
NWPX Infrastructure, Inc.
Peer
|
+161.2% | +215.4% | +105.0% | +56.7% | +14.7% | +7.1% |
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
Basic Materials Sector Comparison
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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KOP
Koppers Holdings Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $801.72M | 15.13 | 10.5% | 3.0% | $41.46 | |
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GSM
Ferroglobe PLC
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NEUTRAL | $794.16M | - | -23.2% | -12.8% | $4.25 | Compare |
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GROY
Gold Royalty Corp.
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NEUTRAL | $821.62M | - | -0.7% | -26.5% | $3.56 | Compare |
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KRO
Kronos Worldwide, Inc.
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BEARISH | $829.53M | - | -14.1% | -6.0% | $7.21 | Compare |
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NWPX
NWPX Infrastructure, Inc.
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BEARISH | $837.07M | 24.4 | 9.2% | 6.7% | $86.86 | Compare |
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17 | BALL LEROY M. JR. | Chief Executive Officer | Gift | 1,200 | - |
| 2026-03-17 | BALL LEROY M. JR. | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 2,489 | $94,358 |
| 2026-03-02 | BALL LEROY M. JR. | Chief Executive Officer | Gift | 325 | - |
| 2026-03-02 | BALL LEROY M. JR. | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 6,275 | $231,371 |
| 2026-02-26 | BALL LEROY M. JR. | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 50,025 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | BALL LEROY M. JR. | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 1,215 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | SULLIVAN JAMES A | President | Stock Award | 19,264 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | SULLIVAN JAMES A | President | Stock Award | 466 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | PEARCE BRADLEY A | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 3,474 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | PEARCE BRADLEY A | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Award | 82 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | APOSTOLOU STEPHANIE L. | Officer | Stock Award | 7,223 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | APOSTOLOU STEPHANIE L. | Officer | Stock Award | 174 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | LUCAS STEPHEN G | Officer | Stock Award | 5,298 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | LUCAS STEPHEN G | Officer | Stock Award | 5,298 | - |
| 2026-02-26 | LUCAS STEPHEN G | Officer | Stock Award | 127 | - |
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
Koppers Holdings Inc. is a global provider of treated wood products, wood preservation chemicals, and carbon compounds that utilizes Adjusted EBITDA as its primary measure of operational profitability. The company faces significant risks from cyclical product demand and the potential for prolonged depressed market conditions. Additionally, its extensive non-U.S. operations expose the business to foreign exchange fluctuations, tariffs, and international political and economic instability.
KOP is prioritizing cost reductions, plant restructuring, and market expansion across its RUPS, PC, and CMC segments to offset residential market share losses and rising preservative costs. A key risk is the projected decline in the crosstie market, with 2025 purchases estimated at 19.9 million ties compared to 21.3 million in 2024.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Past News Coverage
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