KOP (Koppers Holdings) Moat Score: 4/10 (As of Jun. 30, 2026)


KOP Koppers Holdings Inc KOP
69 GF Score
Price $45.39
GF Value $34.52
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Koppers Holdings Moat Score?

Koppers Holdings KOP +0.06% 69 Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 2026. GuruFocus rates KOP with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,624 Chemicals companies, Koppers Holdings ranks better than 93.17% on this metric.

Koppers Holdings has the Moat Score of 4, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Koppers Holdings has Narrow Moat: Koppers Holdings Inc has a discernible but modest moat due to its economies of scale and some proprietary technology. However, it lacks strong brand strength, customer loyalty, and significant regulatory barriers, limiting its competitive advantage.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Koppers Holdings might have Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat.

Koppers Holdings  (NYSE:KOP) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Koppers Holdings Moat Score Related Terms

KOP vs KRO, LWLG, SCL: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Koppers Holdings's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Koppers Holdings's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Koppers Holdings's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 4 mean?
Koppers Holdings (KOP) has a Moat Score of 4 as of Jun. 30, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Koppers Holdings ranks #111 out of 1624 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Koppers Holdings' Moat Score too high?
Koppers Holdings' current Moat Score is 4. Based on the distribution chart, Koppers Holdings ranks #111 out of 1624 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' Moat Score compare to KRO and LWLG?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Koppers Holdings ranks #111 out of 1624 companies for Moat Score. This places Koppers Holdings in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Chemicals company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Koppers Holdings's current Moat Score is 4. 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 $34.52, compared to a current price of $45.39 — trading 31.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 4. 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 Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Koppers Holdings (KOP), the current Moat Score is 4 as of Jun. 30, 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 $45.39 is trading 31.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.52. GuruFocus considers Koppers Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for KOP:

  • Moat Score: 4
  • GF Value™: $34.52 vs. price of $45.39 (31.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 8 warning signs

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 Business Description

Other Exchanges KO9:Germany
Address 436 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, 15219
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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