Koppers HoldingsKOP +0.94%69 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16 as of Mar. 2026, which is 167% above its 10-year median of 0.06. 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 907 Chemicals companies, Koppers Holdings ranks better than 93.5% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Koppers Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.16.
The historical rank and industry rank for Koppers Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
KOP'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 0.06 Max: 0.08
Current: 0.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Koppers Holdings was 0.08. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.06.
KOP's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 93.5% of 907
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.36
vs KOP: 0.08
During the past 12 months, Koppers Holdings's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 13.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 17.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Koppers Holdings was 17.00% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was 4.40% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Koppers Holdings (NYSE:KOP) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Koppers Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Koppers Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Koppers Holdings's Dividend Payout 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.
KOP vs KRO, MATV, ODC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Koppers Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Koppers Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koppers Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Koppers Holdings Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Koppers Holdings's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Koppers Holdings and its competitors. This is 167% above median its historical median of 0.06. Over the past decade, Koppers Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Koppers Holdings ranks #59 out of 907 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is Koppers Holdings' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Koppers Holdings' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 is 167% above median its 10-year median of 0.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 0.08. The Chemicals industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Koppers Holdings' value of 0.16 is 55.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koppers Holdings ranks #59 out of 907 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to KRO and MATV?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Koppers Holdings ranks #59 out of 907 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Koppers Holdings in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36. Koppers Holdings' value of 0.16 is 55.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Koppers Holdings' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.05 to 0.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.06 vs. the industry median of 0.36, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Chemicals companies is 0.36, based on 907 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Koppers Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.16 is 55.6% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Koppers Holdings and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Koppers Holdings's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16, which is 167% above median its own 10-year median of 0.06. 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 $45.12 — trading 30.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16, which is 167% above median its 10-year median of 0.06 and 55.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.36. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Koppers Holdings (KOP), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.16 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 $45.12 is trading 30.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.52.
GuruFocus considers Koppers Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KOP:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.16 (167% above median its 10-year median of 0.06)
GF Value™: $34.52 vs. price of $45.12 (30.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.6% below the Chemicals median (#59 of 907)
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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