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Koppers HoldingsKOP -1.97%66 EV-to-EBITDA is 7.84 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 7.97. GuruFocus rates KOP with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,318 Chemicals companies, Koppers Holdings ranks better than 70.03% on this metric.
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Koppers Holdings's enterprise value is $1,926 Mil.
Koppers Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $246 Mil. Therefore, Koppers Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA for today is 7.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Koppers Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
KOP'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.05 Med: 7.97 Max: 44.72
Current: 7.84
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Koppers Holdings was 44.72. The lowest was 6.05. And the median was 7.97.
KOP's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked better than 70.03% of 1318
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 13.3
vs KOP: 7.84
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Koppers Holdings's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Koppers Holdings's share price for today is $49.21.
Koppers Holdings's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3.800.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
The historical data trend for Koppers Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Koppers Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Koppers Holdings EV-to-EBITDA vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Koppers Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koppers Holdings's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Koppers Holdings's current Enterprise Value is $1,926 Mil.
Koppers Holdings's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $246 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Koppers Holdings (KOP) has a EV-to-EBITDA of 7.84 as of Jul. 29, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Koppers Holdings. This is near median its historical median of 7.97. Over the past decade, Koppers Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.05 to 44.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Koppers Holdings ranks #395 out of 1318 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 30%.
Is Koppers Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Koppers Holdings' current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.84 is near median its 10-year median of 7.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.05 to a high of 44.72. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.30. Koppers Holdings' value of 7.84 is 41.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koppers Holdings ranks #395 out of 1318 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Koppers Holdings has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koppers Holdings' EV-to-EBITDA compare to LWLG and KRO?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Koppers Holdings ranks #395 out of 1318 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This puts Koppers Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.30. Koppers Holdings' value of 7.84 is 41.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Koppers Holdings' own EV-to-EBITDA has ranged from 6.05 to 44.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.97 vs. the industry median of 13.30, Koppers Holdings has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Chemicals companies is 13.30, based on 1,318 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Koppers Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA of 7.84 is 41.1% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Koppers Holdings. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 13.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koppers Holdings's current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.84, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koppers Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koppers Holdings (KOP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.66, compared to a current price of $49.21 — trading 42% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.84, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.97 and 41.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 13.30. Koppers Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Koppers Holdings (KOP), the current EV-to-EBITDA is 7.84 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Koppers Holdings (KOP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koppers Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $49.21 is trading 42% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.66.
GuruFocus considers Koppers Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KOP:
EV-to-EBITDA: 7.84 (near median its 10-year median of 7.97)
GF Value™: $34.66 vs. price of $49.21 (42% above fair value)
Industry Position: 41.1% below the Chemicals median (#395 of 1318)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KOP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Koppers Holdings Inc through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds used in markets such as railroad, aluminum and steel, agriculture, utilities, and residential lumber. The company is organized into three business segments: railroad and utility products and services, performance chemicals, and carbon materials and chemicals. Its product portfolio includes treated and untreated wood products like crossties used in railroads, wood preservation chemicals, and carbon compounds such as creosote used in the treatment of wood crossties, among others. The majority of its revenue comes from the company's railroad and utility products and services segment, and more than half of the company's revenue is earned in the United States.
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