Koppers Holdings Inc (KOP)

Financial leverage ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Total assets US$ in thousands 1,890,200 1,835,500 1,711,400 1,661,900 1,598,600
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 488,700 498,900 399,400 406,600 341,700
Financial leverage ratio 3.87 3.68 4.28 4.09 4.68

December 31, 2024 calculation

Financial leverage ratio = Total assets ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $1,890,200K ÷ $488,700K
= 3.87

The financial leverage ratio for Koppers Holdings Inc has shown fluctuations over the past five years. It decreased from 4.68 in 2020 to 3.68 in 2023, before slightly increasing to 3.87 in 2024. This indicates that the company has been gradually reducing its financial leverage, which may be seen as a positive sign of improved financial stability. However, the ratio rebounded in 2022 to 4.28 before decreasing again in 2024, suggesting some fluctuation in the company's leverage levels. Overall, a lower financial leverage ratio generally indicates a less risky financial position, as the company relies less on debt to finance its operations.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Financial leverage ratio
Koppers Holdings Inc
KOP
3.87
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
LPX
1.54
Trex Company Inc
TREX
1.56