KOP Koppers Holdings PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The current price-to-earnings ratio for Koppers Holdings stock as of Nov 5, 2025 is 35.06. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $0.8 and the stock price of $28.05 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 65% from the past four quarters average of 21.3.
KOP PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Koppers Holdings for the last nine years is 15.86. The current P/E ratio of 35.06 is 121% higher than the historical average. In the past nine 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: 94.01% in 2013
Maximum annual decrease: -58.17% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.76 | 6.6% | $32.4 | $2.54 |
| 2023 | 11.97 | 28.16% | $51.22 | $4.28 |
| 2022 | 9.34 | 19.28% | $28.2 | $3.02 |
| 2021 | 7.83 | 46.08% | $31.3 | $4 |
| 2020 | 5.36 | -54.84% | $31.16 | $5.81 |
| 2019 | 11.87 | -21.96% | $38.22 | $3.22 |
| 2018 | 15.21 | -58.17% | $17.04 | $1.12 |
| 2017 | 36.36 | 28.12% | $50.9 | $1.4 |
| 2016 | 28.38 | N/A | $40.3 | $1.42 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $18.25 | -$3.51 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | $25.98 | -$1.58 |
| 2013 | 23.34 | 94.01% | $45.75 | $1.96 |
| 2012 | 12.03 | -37.34% | $38.15 | $3.17 |
| 2011 | 19.2 | 14.83% | $34.36 | $1.79 |
| 2010 | 16.72 | -49.47% | $35.78 | $2.14 |
Koppers Holdings PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 40.19 | 80.87% | $32.15 | $0.8 |
| Mar 2025 | 22.22 | 74.14% | $28 | $1.26 |
| Dec 2024 | 12.76 | 27.09% | $32.4 | $2.54 |
| Sep 2024 | 10.04 | 2.87% | $36.53 | $3.64 |
| Jun 2024 | 9.76 | -35.06% | $36.99 | $3.79 |
| Mar 2024 | 15.03 | 25.56% | $55.17 | $3.67 |
| Dec 2023 | 11.97 | 30.68% | $51.22 | $4.28 |
| Sep 2023 | 9.16 | 6.39% | $39.55 | $4.32 |
| Jun 2023 | 8.61 | -17.53% | $34.1 | $3.96 |
| Mar 2023 | 10.44 | 11.78% | $34.97 | $3.35 |
| Dec 2022 | 9.34 | 52.37% | $28.2 | $3.02 |
| Sep 2022 | 6.13 | -19.87% | $20.78 | $3.39 |
| Jun 2022 | 7.65 | 1.73% | $22.64 | $2.96 |
| Mar 2022 | 7.52 | -3.96% | $27.52 | $3.66 |
| Dec 2021 | 7.83 | -3.81% | $31.3 | $4 |
KOP Price vs fair value
KOP average PE ratio chart
Currently, KOP's PE ratio is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
PE comparison
With a P/E of 35.06, KOP stands above the Basic Materials sector, the industry and its peers average. In comparison with its Basic Materials sector average of 22.74, Koppers Holdings's P/E is 54% higher.
KOP PE vs peers
KOP's PE ratio stands higher than its peer stocks UNP and CSX. Koppers Holdings's current PE ratio of 35.06 is higher than the average of its peers, which is 17.69.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CBT Cabot Corp | 7.69 | $3.16B |
| UNP Union Pacific Corp | 18.52 | $129.6B |
| NSC Norfolk Southern Corp | 21.52 | $63.31B |
| CSX Csx Corp | 22.97 | $65.45B |
| KOP Koppers Holdings Inc | 34.83 | $549.27M |
| HUN Huntsman CORP | N/A | $1.42B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Koppers Holdings's PE ratio?
As of Nov 5, 2025, KOP stock has a price to earnings ratio of 35.06.
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 14.5.
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 11.14.
What is the highest PE ratio for KOP?
Over the last nine 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 121% higher than the 9-year historical average.
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 (Nov 5, 2025), Koppers Holdings's stock price is $28.05. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2025 is $0.8. Therefore, Koppers Holdings's PE ratio for today is 35.06. PE RATIO(35.06) = STOCK PRICE($28.05) / TTM EPS($0.8)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.