Koppers HoldingsKOP +2.28%69 Net Margin % is 1.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 3.09. 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 1,585 Chemicals companies, Koppers Holdings ranks better than 50.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Koppers Holdings's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KOP'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.5 Med: 3.09 Max: 7.31
Current: 4.1
KOP's Net Margin % is ranked better than 50.98% of 1585
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.89
vs KOP: 4.10
Koppers Holdings (NYSE:KOP) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Koppers Holdings Net Margin % Related Terms
Koppers Holdings Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Koppers Holdings's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Koppers Holdings's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koppers Holdings's Net Margin % 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 Net Margin % of 1.56% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Koppers Holdings and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 3.09. Over the past decade, Koppers Holdings' Net Margin % has ranged from 1.50 to 7.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Koppers Holdings ranks #777 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 49%.
Is Koppers Holdings' Net Margin % too high?
Koppers Holdings' current Net Margin % of 1.56% is 50% below median its 10-year median of 3.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.50 to a high of 7.31. The Chemicals industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Koppers Holdings' value of 1.56% is 59.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koppers Holdings ranks #777 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Net Margin % compare to KRO and MATV?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Koppers Holdings ranks #777 out of 1585 companies for Net Margin %. This puts Koppers Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.89. Koppers Holdings' value of 1.56% is 59.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Koppers Holdings' own Net Margin % has ranged from 1.50 to 7.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.09 vs. the industry median of 3.89, 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 Net Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Net Margin % among Chemicals companies is 3.89, based on 1,585 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Koppers Holdings's current Net Margin % of 1.56% is 59.9% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Koppers Holdings and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koppers Holdings's current Net Margin % is 1.56%, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 3.09. 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 Net Margin % is 1.56%, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 3.09 and 59.9% below the Chemicals industry median of 3.89. 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 Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Koppers Holdings (KOP), the current Net Margin % is 1.56% as of Mar. 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:
Net Margin %: 1.56% (50% below median its 10-year median of 3.09)
GF Value™: $34.51 vs. price of $43.88 (27.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.9% below the Chemicals median (#777 of 1585)
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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