Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) — Stock Score Summary

Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) has a MoatMap StockRank of 98/100 based on Quality (65/100), Value (70/100), and Momentum (59/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Koppers, a US basic materials company (wood treatment, carbon materials), operates in an industry that is generally energy-intensive ('Energy Security Resurgence' is a headwind) and typically struggles to meet the 'asset-light' and 'pricing power' criteria of a quality compounder. While it could theoretically benefit from 'Supply Chain Re-Globalization' via increased domestic construction, the overall macro picture is mixed and lacks the clear asymmetric upside required.

Koppers Holdings Inc. provides treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds for infrastructure, construction, and agricultural markets. It benefits from specialized expertise in wood preservation and carbon-based materials, serving essential industrial and infrastructure needs globally. The company is a niche materials provider focused on sustainable solutions for extending the life of wood and specialized chemical products.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$40.36
Market Cap$776M
P/E (TTM)10.16
P/E (Forward)8.09
Price/Book1.34
Return on Equity14.7%
Return on Invested Capital8.9%
Debt/Equity186.48
Gross Margin22.8%
Operating Margin5.6%
Revenue Growth-0.3%
Dividend Yield0.9%
Free Cash Flow$131M

Koppers Holdings Inc. operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Koppers Holdings Inc.’s (KOP) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) is 98/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (65), Value (70), and Momentum (59) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Koppers Holdings Inc. have an economic moat?
Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) has a Quality factor score of 65/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Koppers Holdings Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 98/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Koppers Holdings Inc. in?
Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).