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AI Spotlight on KOP
Company Description
Koppers Holdings Inc.provides treated wood products, wood preservation chemicals, and carbon compounds in the United States, Australasia, Europe, and internationally.The company operates through three segments: Railroad and Utility Products and Services (RUPS), Performance Chemicals (PC), and Carbon Materials and Chemicals (CMC).
The RUPS segment procures and treats crossties, switch ties, and various types of lumber used for railroad bridges and crossings.It also provides rail joint bars to join rails together for railroads; transmission and distribution poles for electric and telephone utilities; and pilings.This segment also provides railroad services, such as engineering, design, repair, and inspection services for railroad bridges.
The PC segment develops, manufactures, and markets copper-based wood preservatives, including micronized copper azole, micronized pigments, alkaline copper quaternary, amine copper azole, and chromated copper arsenate for decking, fencing, utility poles, construction lumber and timbers, and various agricultural uses; and supplies fire-retardant chemicals for pressure treatment of wood primarily in commercial construction.The CMC segment manufactures creosote for the treatment of wood or as a feedstock in the production of carbon black; carbon pitch, a raw material used in the production of aluminum and steel; naphthalene for use as a feedstock in the production of phthalic anhydride and as a surfactant in the production of concrete; phthalic anhydride for the production of plasticizers, polyester resins, and alkyd paints; and carbon black feedstock for use in the production of carbon black.The company serves the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction industries.
Koppers Holdings Inc.was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Market Data
| Last Price | 30.34 |
| Change Percentage | -0.90% |
| Open | 30.29 |
| Previous Close | 30.62 |
| Market Cap ( Millions) | 615 |
| Volume | 3206 |
| Year High | 58.23 |
| Year Low | 29.26 |
| M A 50 | 33.78 |
| M A 200 | 38.37 |
Financial Ratios
| FCF Yield | 3.79% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.92% |
| ROE | 14.76% |
| Debt / Equity | 201.50% |
| Net Debt / EBIDTA | 418.27% |
| Price To Book | 1.16 |
| Price Earnings Ratio | 8.2 |
| Price To FCF | 26.4 |
| Price To sales | 0.29 |
| EV / EBITDA | 6.68 |
News
- Dec -19 - Koppers Announces Repricing of $495 Million Term Loan B
- Dec -18 - Koppers Again Named Among America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek
- Dec -17 - Koppers Successfully Reprices Term Loan B
- Dec -10 - Koppers Announces Election of Stephanie Apostolou as Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer and Secretary
- Dec -09 - Koppers Announces Retirements of Leslie Hyde and Joseph Dowd
- Dec -05 - Koppers Ceasing Phthalic Anhydride Operations at Stickney Facility
- Dec -04 - Koppers Management Participating in Singular Research Conference
- Nov -26 - Koppers Management Participating in BofA Securities Leveraged Finance Conference
- Nov -13 - Koppers Earnings Trounce Estimates, Revenues Fall Short in Q3
- Nov -13 - Wall Street Analysts See a 70.05% Upside in Koppers (KOP): Can the Stock Really Move This High?
- Nov -13 - Koppers (KOP) Is Attractively Priced Despite Fast-paced Momentum
- Nov -13 - Koppers Indicates For A Flat 2025, And I Wait For Lower Prices
- Nov -08 - Koppers Holdings Inc. (KOP) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
- Nov -08 - Koppers (KOP) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
- Nov -08 - Koppers (KOP) Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates
- Nov -08 - Koppers Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results; Reaffirms 2024 Outlook
- Nov -07 - Koppers Holdings Inc. Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
- Oct -25 - Koppers Holdings Inc. Schedules Third Quarter 2024 Conference Call
- Oct -08 - Fuller & Thaler Asset Management's Strategic Reduction in Koppers Holdings Inc.
- Sep -12 - Koppers Management Participating in Sidoti Small Cap Conference
Business Breakdown
Expected Mid-Term Growth
Segment n°1 -> Railroad and Utility Products and Services
Expected Growth : 5 %
What the company do ?
Koppers Holdings Inc.'s Railroad and Utility Products and Services segment provides railroad crossties, rail joints, and utility poles to the railroad and utility industries.
Why we expect these perspectives ?
Koppers Holdings Inc.'s Railroad and Utility Products and Services segment growth is driven by increasing demand for rail infrastructure, rising utility spending on grid modernization, and growing need for sustainable energy solutions. Additionally, strategic acquisitions, cost savings initiatives, and a strong backlog of orders contribute to the 5% growth rate.
Segment n°2 -> Performance Chemicals
Expected Growth : 7 %
What the company do ?
Performance Chemicals from Koppers Holdings Inc. provides carbon materials and chemicals used in various industries, including aluminum, steel, and carbon black production.
Why we expect these perspectives ?
Koppers Holdings Inc.'s Performance Chemicals segment growth is driven by increasing demand for creosote and carbon materials in the railroad industry, expansion in the global wood preservation market, and strategic acquisitions. Additionally, the company's focus on innovation and R&D has led to the development of new, high-margin products, contributing to the 7% growth rate.
Segment n°3 -> Carbon Materials and Chemicals
Expected Growth : 4 %
What the company do ?
Carbon Materials and Chemicals from Koppers Holdings Inc. produces carbon pitch, creosote, and other chemicals used in aluminum smelting, wood preservation, and other industrial applications.
Why we expect these perspectives ?
Koppers Holdings Inc.'s Carbon Materials and Chemicals segment growth is driven by increasing demand for aluminum and steel production, growth in railroads and highway infrastructure, and rising adoption of renewable energy sources. Additionally, the segment benefits from its diversified product portfolio, strategic acquisitions, and cost-saving initiatives.
Koppers Holdings Inc. Products
| Product Range | What is it ? |
|---|---|
| Carbon Materials | Koppers Holdings Inc. produces a range of carbon materials, including carbon pitch, tar pitch, and naphthalene, which are used in the production of aluminum, steel, and other metals. |
| Railroad Products | Koppers Holdings Inc. offers a range of railroad products, including railroad ties, switch ties, and crossing ties, which are used in the construction and maintenance of railroad tracks. |
| Utility Poles | Koppers Holdings Inc. produces utility poles, which are used to support power lines, communication cables, and other infrastructure. |
| Transmission Poles | Koppers Holdings Inc. offers transmission poles, which are used to support high-voltage power lines and transmission infrastructure. |
| Distribution Poles | Koppers Holdings Inc. produces distribution poles, which are used to support lower-voltage power lines and distribution infrastructure. |
| Pentachlorophenol (PCP) | Koppers Holdings Inc. produces PCP, a wood preservative used to treat wood products, such as railroad ties and utility poles. |
Koppers Holdings Inc.'s Porter Forces
Threat Of Substitutes
The threat of substitutes for Koppers Holdings Inc. is medium due to the availability of alternative products and services in the market.
Bargaining Power Of Customers
The bargaining power of customers for Koppers Holdings Inc. is low due to the company's strong brand reputation and customer loyalty.
Bargaining Power Of Suppliers
The bargaining power of suppliers for Koppers Holdings Inc. is medium due to the presence of multiple suppliers in the market.
Threat Of New Entrants
The threat of new entrants for Koppers Holdings Inc. is high due to the low barriers to entry in the industry.
Intensity Of Rivalry
The intensity of rivalry for Koppers Holdings Inc. is high due to the presence of several competitors in the market.
Capital Structure
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Debt Weight | 63.38% |
| Debt Cost | 10.58% |
| Equity Weight | 36.62% |
| Equity Cost | 13.27% |
| WACC | 11.57% |
| Leverage | 173.04% |
Koppers Holdings Inc. : Quality Control
Koppers Holdings Inc. passed 4 out of 9 key points:
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