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Koppers Holdings (NYSE:KOP) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Koppers Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Koppers Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Koppers Holdings's Forward PE Ratio 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.
Koppers Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
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4.50
9.85
7.15
6.61
6.42
10.52
7.13
5.90
Koppers Holdings Quarterly Data
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Forward PE Ratio
6.89
14.27
12.38
13.89
14.60
13.70
13.42
14.79
10.19
6.67
4.50
8.37
8.80
6.82
9.85
3.75
6.98
5.00
7.15
8.18
7.62
6.38
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6.42
7.95
8.24
8.31
10.52
11.64
8.47
7.18
7.13
6.37
7.11
6.02
5.90
8.82
KOP vs KRO, LWLG, SCL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Koppers Holdings's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Koppers Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koppers Holdings's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Koppers Holdings (KOP) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.87 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Koppers Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Koppers Holdings ranks #156 out of 660 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Koppers Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Koppers Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 11.87. The Chemicals industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.34. Koppers Holdings' value of 11.87 is 35.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koppers Holdings ranks #156 out of 660 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 Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koppers Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to KRO and LWLG?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Koppers Holdings ranks #156 out of 660 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Koppers Holdings in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.34. Koppers Holdings' value of 11.87 is 35.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Chemicals companies is 18.34, based on 660 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Koppers Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.87 is 35.3% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Koppers Holdings and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koppers Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.87. 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 $34.60, compared to a current price of $49.05 — trading 41.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.87 and 35.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 18.34. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Koppers Holdings (KOP), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.87 as of Jul. 16, 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 $49.05 is trading 41.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.60.
GuruFocus considers Koppers Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KOP:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.87
GF Value™: $34.60 vs. price of $49.05 (41.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.3% below the Chemicals median (#156 of 660)
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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