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Cooper Stnd(CPS)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for CPS
09/25/2026: CPS (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. is a global automotive Tier 1 supplier known for its expertise in sealing systems and fluid transfer technology. The company has a leading position in critical vehicle components and is actively reorienting its portfolio toward thermal management solutions for the growing electric vehicle market. Its main investment appeal lies in its technical engineering capabilities and long-standing OEM relationships, though it faces significant risks from automotive cycle sensitivity, high leverage, and the rapid industry shift to EVs. Investors should monitor the company's debt reduction progress and its success in securing content on new electric platforms. The stock is best suited for those comfortable with cyclical, capital-intensive manufacturing industries.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is tied to the cyclical automotive recovery and the transition to EV technologies rather than high-growth software models. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock tends to trade based on industry cyclicality and macroeconomic trends rather than short-term price momentum. |
| Value investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Value investors may find interest if the stock trades at a discount to book value during cyclical downturns. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay a regular dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Significant exposure to cyclical auto industry volumes and manufacturing overhead makes this a higher-risk investment. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock is highly sensitive to automotive production cycles and broader economic indicators. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Valuation is often compressed due to the capital-intensive nature of the automotive supplier business model. |
| Competition risk (Automotive Tier 1 Supplier Competition) | High | Competition from large, well-capitalized global suppliers puts constant pressure on margins. |
| Business quality | Medium | While operationally sound, the business is constrained by low-margin, capital-intensive manufacturing processes. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | No dividend payments provide no income cushion for investors. |
| Execution risk | Medium / high | Successfully managing the transition to electric vehicle products while maintaining traditional production is a complex operational challenge. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -74.05% | Avg. Invested days 21 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/25/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 403.36M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 43 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 43 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 214.7K shares | Beta 2.01 | 52 Weeks Range 21.95 - 47.98 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 21.95 - 47.98 | Updated Date 09/25/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -3.14 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Sealing Systems | Weatherstripping and body seals for global OEMs. | This is a foundational, stable business that relies on general automotive production volume. |
| Fluid Handling | Fuel, brake, and thermal management systems. | This segment is critical for EV growth, as thermal management becomes more important for battery performance. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 62.89 | Enterprise Value 1.52B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.15 |
Enterprise Value 1.52B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.15 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.55 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 11.57 | Shares Outstanding 17.77M | Shares Floating 16.76M |
Shares Outstanding 17.77M | Shares Floating 16.76M | ||
Percent Insiders 5.38 | Percent Institutions 66.81 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Cooper Stnd
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Northville, MI, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2010-05-27 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Jeffrey S. Edwards | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Auto Parts | Full time employees 22000 | Website https://www.cooperstandard.com |
Full time employees 22000 | Website https://www.cooperstandard.com | ||
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., through its subsidiary, manufactures sealing systems and fluid handling systems in the North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and the South America. The company offers sealing systems, such as dynamic seals, static seals, encapsulated glass, obstacle detection sensor system, variable extrusion, specialty sealing products, decorative trims, and frameless systems, as well as Fortrex materials platform, FlexiCore thermoplastic body seal, and FlushSeal sealing systems. It also provides fuel and brake delivery systems, including chassis and tank fuel lines, and bundles; metallic brake lines and bundles; quick connectors; low oligomer multi-layer convoluted tube; brake jounce lines; direct injection and port fuel rails; MagAlloy, a brake tube coating; ArmorTube, a brake tube coating; Series 300 and S300LT low temperature quick connect products; Gen III Posi-Lock quick connect products. In addition, the company offers fluid transfer systems comprising eCoFlow switch pump; heaters and coolant hoses; SAE and VDA quick connects; diesel particulate filter lines; charge air cooler ducts and assemblies; charged air cooling; transmission oil cooling hoses; multilayer tubing for glycol thermal management; PlastiCool 5000 high temperature MLT and 2000 multi-layer tubing for glycol thermal management; secondary air hoses; brake and clutch hoses; Easy-Lock, a quick connect; Ergo-Lock VDA quick connect and + VDA quick connect; plastic coolant hub; and TC3000 transmission oil cooling plastic tubing. Its products are primarily used in passenger vehicles and light trucks that are manufactured by automotive original equipment manufacturers and replacement markets. Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Northville, Michigan.
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