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Koppers Holdings Inc(KOP)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for KOP
09/24/2026: KOP (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Koppers Holdings Inc is a leading industrial provider specializing in treated wood products, chemical preservation, and carbon materials for critical infrastructure. The company benefits from stable, long-term contracts with major railroads and utilities, which provides recurring revenue and business durability. Its main growth opportunity lies in expanding its portfolio of advanced chemical preservation technologies and leveraging infrastructure investment trends. However, the company faces risks from input cost volatility, industrial cyclicality, and potential environmental regulatory shifts. Koppers may best suit value and dividend-oriented investors seeking steady income from essential infrastructure-linked industrial assets, though investors should monitor raw material trends and ongoing infrastructure spending.
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The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company is a mature industrial player with moderate growth prospects tied to infrastructure. |
| Momentum investor | Weak fit | The stock is typically range-bound and driven by long-term industrial cycles rather than short-term price momentum. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | Koppers often trades at reasonable valuation multiples relative to its steady cash flow and industrial footprint. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The company provides a reliable dividend supported by stable, long-term infrastructure-related contracts. |
| Low-risk investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Its long-term contracts and essential nature of its products provide a buffer against extreme market volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | Medium | Raw material costs for coal tar and wood can impact margin stability. |
| Valuation risk | Low | The company generally trades at moderate multiples, limiting downside valuation risk. |
| Competition risk (Infrastructure) | Medium | Intense competition exists from providers of alternative materials like steel and concrete. |
| Business quality | Strong | The company maintains strong, long-term relationships with critical infrastructure providers. |
| Dividend income | Low | Dividends are well-supported by stable operating cash flows. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Integration of acquisitions and operational efficiency in chemical distillation are key to margin performance. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Moderately Choppy
The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 11.46% | Avg. Invested days 50 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/24/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 874.85M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 57 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 57 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 180.0K shares | Beta 1.23 | 52 Weeks Range 24.77 - 52.90 | Updated Date 09/24/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 24.77 - 52.90 | Updated Date 09/24/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.74% | Basic EPS (TTM) -4.66 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Railroad and Utility Products | Treated railroad ties and utility poles. | Steady revenue from maintenance requirements of rail and power grids. |
| Performance Chemicals | Wood preservatives and fire retardants. | Specialized chemical sales to the wood protection industry. |
| Carbon Materials | Coal tar distillation products. | Industrial commodities used in aluminum production and other manufacturing. |
| Geography | Operations in North America, South America, and Europe. | Diversified geographic footprint reduces dependency on any single regional economy. |
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 9.49 | Enterprise Value 1.83B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.46 |
Enterprise Value 1.83B | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.46 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.97 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 46.4 | Shares Outstanding 18.91M | Shares Floating 16.47M |
Shares Outstanding 18.91M | Shares Floating 16.47M | ||
Percent Insiders 7.15 | Percent Institutions 105.41 |
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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 Koppers Holdings Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters Pittsburgh, PA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2006-02-01 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Leroy Mangus Ball Jr. | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 1859 | Website https://www.koppers.com |
Full time employees 1859 | Website https://www.koppers.com | ||
Koppers Holdings Inc. provides treated wood products, wood preservation chemicals, and carbon compounds in the United States, Australasia, Europe, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Railroad and Utility Products and Services; Performance Chemicals; and Carbon Materials and Chemicals. The company procures and treats crossties, switch ties, and various types of lumber used for railroad bridges and crossings; offers utility products, including pressure treatment of transmission and distribution poles for electric and telephone utilities; untreated wood products and rail joint bars; provides railroad markets and inspection services to the utility markets; and operate a business related to the recovery of used crossties. It also provides copper-based wood preservatives comprising micronized copper azole, micronized pigments, alkaline copper quaternary, amine copper azole, dichloro-octyl-isothiazolinone, chromated copper arsenate under the MicroPro and MicroShades brands for decking, fencing, utility poles, construction lumber and timbers, and various agricultural applications; and supplies fire-retardant chemicals under the FlamePro brand for pressure treatment of wood applications. In addition, the company offers creosote for the treatment of wood or as a feedstock in the production of carbon black; carbon pitch, a raw material used in the production of aluminum and steel; naphthalene for use as a surfactant in the production of concrete; and carbon black feedstock. It serves the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction sectors. Koppers Holdings Inc. was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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