KOP Koppers Holdings PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current price-to-earnings ratio for Koppers Holdings stock as of Dec 20, 2024 is 8.52. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $3.64 and the stock price of $31.01 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 27% from the past four quarters average of 11.7.
KOP PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Koppers Holdings for the last eight years is 15.0. The current P/E ratio of 8.52 is 43% lower than the historical average. In the past eight years, KOP's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2018 quarter at 57.69, when the stock price was $31.15 and the EPS was $0.54. The lowest point was in the Sep 2020 quarter, when it reached 3.54 with a price of $20.91 and an EPS of $5.9.
Koppers Holdings PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 46.08% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -58.17% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11.97 | 28.16% |
| 2022 | 9.34 | 19.28% |
| 2021 | 7.83 | 46.08% |
| 2020 | 5.36 | -54.84% |
| 2019 | 11.87 | -21.96% |
| 2018 | 15.21 | -58.17% |
| 2017 | 36.36 | 28.12% |
| 2016 | 28.38 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A |
KOP average PE ratio chart
Currently, KOP's PE ratio is higher than its 5-year historical average, but it is lower than the 3 and 10-year averages.
KOP PE vs peers
KOP's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks UNP and CSX. Koppers Holdings's current PE ratio of 8.52 is lower than the average of its peers, which is 18.33.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| KOP Koppers Holdings Inc | 8.52 | $628.54M |
| CBT Cabot Corp | 13.61 | $5.03B |
| CSX Csx Corp | 17.03 | $61.42B |
| UNP Union Pacific Corp | 20.76 | $137.21B |
| NSC Norfolk Southern Corp | 21.92 | $52.97B |
| HUN Huntsman CORP | N/A | $3.16B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Koppers Holdings's PE ratio?
As of Dec 20, 2024, KOP stock has a price to earnings ratio of 8.52.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Koppers Holdings (KOP)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for KOP stock is 9.46.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Koppers Holdings (KOP)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for KOP stock is 8.12.
What is the highest PE ratio for KOP?
Over the last eight years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 57.69 in the Sep 2018 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for KOP compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of KOP is 43% lower than the 8-year historical average.
Why is Koppers Holdings's PE ratio so low?
A company with a lower PE ratio may indicate that the market has lower growth expectations for the company's future earnings.
How is KOP's PE ratio calculated (Koppers Holdings PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Koppers Holdings's stock price is $31.01. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $3.64. Therefore, Koppers Holdings's PE ratio for today is 8.52. PE RATIO(8.52) = STOCK PRICE($31.01) / TTM EPS($3.64)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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