Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) has a Graham intrinsic value of $57.11 per share. At $43.32 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 24% below that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 3.2% a year to $1.9B, with an average return on invested capital of 9.1%.

Graham intrinsic value
$57.11
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$43.32
Price vs Graham value
24% below
Market cap
$883.9M
Revenue (FY2025)
$1.9B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
3.2%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
9.1%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
$67.5M

KOP 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $1.9B $56.0M $2.74 $67.5M 8.9% 7.8%
FY2024 $2.1B $52.4M $2.46 $42.0M 7.1% 7.6%
FY2023 $2.2B $89.2M $4.14 $25.6M 9.1% 10.8%
FY2022 $2.0B $63.4M $2.98 -$3.0M 7.0% 7.5%
FY2021 $1.7B $85.2M $3.88 -$22.0M 9.3% 9.4%
FY2020 $1.7B $122.0M $5.71 $57.3M 9.4% 11.8%
FY2019 $1.8B $66.6M $3.16 $78.1M 7.4% 12.1%
FY2018 $1.7B $23.4M $1.10 -$31.4M 6.5% 6.4%
FY2017 $1.5B $29.1M $1.32 $34.3M 7.6% 8.1%
FY2016 $1.4B $29.3M $1.39 $69.6M 6.1% 9.3%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Koppers Holdings Inc. has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 3.2% annually over the past decade.

Koppers Holdings Inc. returns on capital have been average, hovering around 9.1% ROIC over the decade.

Koppers Holdings Inc. has not shown aggressive share repurchases (>10% retirement) or a major balance-sheet leverage increase (>50% net debt growth) over the 10-year window.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Koppers Holdings Inc. is modeled at 7.8% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $57.11 per share.

KOP stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 7.8% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, KOP's intrinsic value is about $57.11 per share.

Is KOP stock undervalued?

At $43.32 (close on Oct 17, 2026), KOP trades 24% below its Graham value of $57.11. On Graham's terms that leaves a margin of safety. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Koppers Holdings Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $1.4B in fiscal 2016 to $1.9B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 3.2%. Net income was $56.0M in fiscal 2025.

Does Koppers Holdings Inc. generate free cash flow?

Koppers Holdings Inc. generated $67.5M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 7 of the last 10 reported years.

What is KOP's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 9.1%, and average return on equity was 36.6%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this KOP data come from?

From Koppers Holdings Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Aug 6, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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