Koppers HoldingsKOP +2.28%69 FCF Yield % is 16.52 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 316% above its 10-year median of 3.97. GuruFocus rates KOP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,607 Chemicals companies, Koppers Holdings ranks better than 93.15% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Koppers Holdings FCF Yield % Historical Data
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For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Koppers Holdings's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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Koppers Holdings FCF Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Koppers Holdings's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koppers Holdings's FCF Yield % falls into.
* 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 FCF Yield % of 16.52 as of Jun. 25, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Koppers Holdings and its competitors. This is 316% above median its historical median of 3.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Koppers Holdings ranks #110 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Koppers Holdings' FCF Yield % too high?
Koppers Holdings' current FCF Yield % of 16.52 is 316% above median its 10-year median of 3.97. The Chemicals industry median FCF Yield % is 0.89. Koppers Holdings' value of 16.52 is 1756.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koppers Holdings ranks #110 out of 1607 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Koppers Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koppers Holdings' FCF Yield % compare to KRO and MATV?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Koppers Holdings ranks #110 out of 1607 companies for FCF Yield %. This places Koppers Holdings in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.89. Koppers Holdings' value of 16.52 is 1756.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.97 vs. the industry median of 0.89, Koppers Holdings has consistently been above 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 FCF Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.89, based on 1,607 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Koppers Holdings's current FCF Yield % of 16.52 is 1756.2% above 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Koppers Holdings and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koppers Holdings's current FCF Yield % is 16.52, which is 316% above median its own 10-year median of 3.97. 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 Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.51, compared to a current price of $43.88 — trading 27.2% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 16.52, which is 316% above median its 10-year median of 3.97 and 1756.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.89. Koppers Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Koppers Holdings (KOP), the current FCF Yield % is 16.52 as of Jun. 25, 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 $43.88 is trading 27.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.51.
GuruFocus considers Koppers Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KOP:
FCF Yield %: 16.52 (316% above median its 10-year median of 3.97)
GF Value™: $34.51 vs. price of $43.88 (27.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1756.2% above the Chemicals median (#110 of 1607)
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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