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Koppers Holdings Inc.

KOP
$46.86
+0.30%
2026-09-03 16:00:02 EDT+$0.14
Basic Materials
Chemicals - Specialty
NYSE
Active Trading

Koppers Holdings Inc., established in 1988 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, operates as a global supplier of specialized treated wood products, wood ...

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Company Overview

Koppers Holdings Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global supplier of specialized treated wood products, wood preservation chemicals, and various carbon-based compounds. Established in 1988 but with roots dating back to 1912 when Heinrich Koppers founded the original company, Koppers has evolved into a diversified materials company. As ...Koppers Holdings Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global supplier of specialized treated wood products, wood preservation chemicals, and various carbon-based compounds. Established in 1988 but with roots dating back to 1912 when Heinrich Koppers founded the original company, Koppers has evolved into a diversified materials company. As of the latest data, it employs 872 full-time employees and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol KOP. The company's business is structured into three primary segments. The Railroad and Utility Products and Services (RUPS) division procures and treats timber products like crossties, switch ties, and utility poles, and offers engineering, design, and inspection services for railroad bridges. The Performance Chemicals (PC) segment develops and markets copper-based wood preservatives, including micronized copper azole and alkaline copper quaternary, as well as fire-retardant chemicals for pressure-treated wood. The Carbon Materials and Chemicals (CMC) segment produces creosote, carbon pitch, naphthalene, phthalic anhydride, and carbon black feedstock, serving industries such as aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction. Financially, Koppers has a market capitalization of approximately $985 million, with a price-to-sales ratio of 0.52 and a price-to-book ratio of 2.53. The company has faced some headwinds, as indicated by negative profit margins (net profit margin of -4.6%) and a negative return on equity (-16.9%), largely due to market conditions and operational challenges. However, it maintains a current ratio of 2.33, suggesting adequate short-term liquidity. The company pays a dividend yield of 0.7%, with a dividend per share of $0.34. Led by CEO Leroy Ball, Koppers focuses on sustainability and innovation in its product lines, aiming to transform and protect global infrastructure. The company's long-term vision includes expanding its high-value businesses and improving financial performance through operational excellence and strategic investments. With a global footprint across the U.S., Australasia, Europe, and other regions, Koppers continues to play a vital role in supporting essential infrastructure industries.
Founded
1912
Employees
1859
CEO
Leroy Mangus Ball Jr.
Full Name
Koppers Holdings Inc.
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Chemicals - Specialty
ROE
-16.91%
Market Cap
$0.90B
Current Ratio
2.33
WACC
7.38%
ROIC
-2.25%

Contact Information

https://www.koppers.com
412 227 2001
436 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1800

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