Koppers Holdings Inc (KOP)

Gross profit margin

		Dec 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020
Gross profit	US$ in thousands	422,600	366,600	344,600	334,100	360,400
Revenue	US$ in thousands	2,092,100	2,154,200	1,980,500	1,678,600	1,669,100
Gross profit margin		20.20%	17.02%	17.40%	19.90%	21.59%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $422,600K ÷ $2,092,100K
= 20.20%

The gross profit margin for Koppers Holdings Inc has shown a gradual decline from 21.59% as of December 31, 2020, to 19.90% as of December 31, 2021, and further down to 17.40% as of December 31, 2022. The trend continued with a slight decrease to 17.02% as of December 31, 2023. However, there was a notable improvement in the gross profit margin to 20.20% as of December 31, 2024. It is crucial for the company to monitor this trend closely to ensure sustainable profitability and operational efficiency.

Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name

Symbol

Gross profit margin

Koppers Holdings Inc

KOP

20.20%

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation