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Cooper-Standard HoldingsCPS +1.69%62 Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-40.45 as of Sep. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates CPS with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 940 Vehicles & Parts companies, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks worse than 106382.87% on this metric.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company. The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cooper-Standard Holdings's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF of Cooper-Standard Holdings was 2.52. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 1.00.
CPS's Price-to-Projected-FCF is not ranked *
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 0.915 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Projected-FCF only.
The growth multiple is capped between 8.35 and 17.74.
Total Stockholders Equity weighting is more art than science and it should always be revisited in more detail when researching a company. Weightings from 0% to 100% to more than 100% are possible. 80% was chosen as a happy median after taking the above ideas into consideration.
Cooper-Standard Holdings's Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF for today is calculated as
Price-to-Intrinsic-Value-Projected-FCF
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Share Price
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Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF
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24.10
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-40.452751889304
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* 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.
Cooper-Standard Holdings Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Related Terms
Cooper-Standard Holdings Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cooper-Standard Holdings's Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF 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.
CPS vs SLDP, ECX, MNRO: Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Cooper-Standard Holdings's Price-to-Projected-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Projected-FCF 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.
Cooper-Standard Holdings Price-to-Projected-FCF vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cooper-Standard Holdings's Price-to-Projected-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cooper-Standard Holdings's Price-to-Projected-FCF falls into.
Since the intrinsic value calculations based on Discounted Cash Flow Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based), or Discounted Earnings Intrinsic Value: DCF (Earnings Based) cannot be applied to companies without consistent revenue and earnings, GuruFocus developed a valuation model based on normalized Free Cash Flow and Book Value of the company.
The details of how we calculate the intrinsic value of stocks are described in detail here.
This method smooths out the free cash flow over the past 6-7 years, multiplies the results by a growth multiple, and adds a portion of Total Stockholders Equity.
* 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.
What does a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $-40.45 mean?
Cooper-Standard Holdings (CPS) has a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF of $-40.45 as of Sep. 13, 2026. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Cooper-Standard Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks #999999 out of 940 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Is Cooper-Standard Holdings' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF too high?
Cooper-Standard Holdings' current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-40.45. Based on the distribution chart, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks #999999 out of 940 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cooper-Standard Holdings has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cooper-Standard Holdings' Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF compare to SLDP and ECX?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks #999999 out of 940 companies for Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF. This places Cooper-Standard Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.92. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF among Vehicles & Parts companies is 0.92, based on 940 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF mean?
A high Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is the stock value based on a projected free cash flow model. View historical data on Cooper-Standard Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is 0.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cooper-Standard Holdings's current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-40.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cooper-Standard Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cooper-Standard Holdings (CPS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.72, compared to a current price of $24.10 — trading 44.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-40.45. Cooper-Standard Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF calculated?
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cooper-Standard Holdings (CPS), the current Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF is $-40.45 as of Sep. 13, 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 Cooper-Standard Holdings (CPS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cooper-Standard Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $24.10 is trading 44.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.72.
GuruFocus considers Cooper-Standard Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CPS:
Intrinsic Value: Projected FCF: $-40.45
GF Value™: $16.72 vs. price of $24.10 (44.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc is engaged in the manufacture of sealing and fluid handling systems (consisting of fuel and brake delivery systems and fluid transfer systems). Its products are designed for passenger vehicles and light trucks that are manufactured by automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and replacement markets. It has two reportable segments: Sealing Systems and Fluid Handling Systems. The group's geographic regions are North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South America.
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