Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. (CPS) Financial Ratios
21 years of historical data (2005–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Auto - Parts
EV/EBITDA
↓
7.78
↓-64% vs avg
5yr avg: 21.82
30Y Low2.0·High63.1
P/FCF
↑
32.58
↑+79% vs avg
5yr avg: 18.19
30Y Low9.2·High36.1
P/B Ratio
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N/A
—
5yr avg: 1.35
30Y Low0.7·High2.7
ROE
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N/A
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5yr avg: -1230.8%
30Y Low-100%·High254%
Debt/EBITDA
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6.16
↓-71% vs avg
5yr avg: 21.40
30Y Low0.9·High10.7
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
CPS Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. currently has a negative P/E ratio, indicating the company is operating at a loss on a trailing-twelve-month basis. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 32.6x P/FCF, 79% above the 5-year average of 18.2x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $529M | $586M | $238M | $339M | $156M | $382M | $586M | $571M | $1.1B | $2.3B | $1.9B |
| Enterprise Value | $1.6B | $1.7B | $1.3B | $1.4B | $1.1B | $1.3B | $1.3B | $1.1B | $1.7B | $2.5B | $2.2B |
| P/E Ratio → | -129.65 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8.46 | 10.55 | 16.99 | 13.93 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.09 | 0.12 | 0.06 | 0.16 | 0.25 | 0.18 | 0.31 | 0.64 | 0.56 |
| P/B Ratio | — | — | — | — | 1.54 | 1.15 | 0.94 | 0.65 | 1.32 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| P/FCF | 32.58 | 36.09 | 9.21 | 9.28 | — | — | — | — | — | 18.16 | 9.71 |
| P/OCF | 8.22 | 9.10 | 3.12 | 2.89 | — | — | — | 5.84 | 7.61 | 7.34 | 5.32 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
CPS EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 7.8x EBITDA, 64% below its 5-year average of 21.8x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 12.2x, placing the stock at a 36% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.60 | 0.46 | 0.49 | 0.44 | 0.55 | 0.54 | 0.35 | 0.47 | 0.70 | 0.64 |
| EV / EBITDA | 7.78 | 8.06 | 7.26 | 8.82 | 63.15 | — | — | 3.58 | 6.62 | 6.29 | 6.00 |
| EV / EBIT | 14.92 | 15.45 | 88.92 | — | — | — | — | 7.75 | 15.38 | 9.98 | 9.40 |
| EV / FCF | — | 101.59 | 48.67 | 37.63 | — | — | — | — | — | 20.07 | 11.13 |
CPS Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. earns an operating margin of 3.9%, roughly in line with the Consumer Cyclical sector average. Operating margins have expanded from 1.6% to 3.9% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. ROIC of 8.6% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.2%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 11.7% | 11.7% | 11.1% | 10.3% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 6.2% | 11.6% | 15.1% | 18.5% | 19.1% |
| Operating Margin | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | -4.2% | -9.0% | -11.3% | 5.0% | 3.0% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Net Profit Margin | -0.2% | -0.2% | -2.9% | -7.2% | -8.5% | -13.9% | -11.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 3.8% | 4.0% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | — | — | — | -3525.4% | -99.6% | -67.6% | -35.7% | 7.8% | 12.1% | 17.5% | 20.8% |
| ROA | -0.2% | -0.2% | -4.4% | -10.5% | -10.3% | -13.3% | -10.2% | 2.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| ROIC | 8.6% | 8.6% | 5.7% | 3.5% | -6.9% | -12.3% | -14.8% | 8.3% | 6.6% | 19.0% | 18.4% |
| ROCE | 9.2% | 9.2% | 5.9% | 3.6% | -7.1% | -11.7% | -13.9% | 8.4% | 6.0% | 14.7% | 14.7% |
CPS Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 6.2x, which is highly leveraged (29% above the sector average of 4.8x). Net debt stands at $1.1B ($1.3B total debt minus $198M cash). Interest coverage of just 0.9x is concerning — the company has limited headroom to absorb earnings volatility before struggling with debt service.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | — | — | — | — | 11.21 | 3.48 | 1.82 | 1.02 | 0.97 | 0.89 | 1.06 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 6.16 | 6.16 | 6.87 | 7.63 | 64.93 | — | — | 2.90 | 3.23 | 1.88 | 2.06 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | — | — | — | 9.37 | 2.73 | 1.12 | 0.61 | 0.66 | 0.28 | 0.39 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 5.20 | 5.20 | 5.89 | 6.64 | 54.24 | — | — | 1.73 | 2.20 | 0.60 | 0.76 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 65.50 | 39.46 | 28.35 | — | — | — | — | — | 1.91 | 1.42 |
| Interest Coverage | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.12 | -0.49 | -1.55 | -2.99 | -4.58 | 3.23 | 2.70 | 6.05 | 5.71 |
CPS Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.30x means Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The current ratio has declined from 1.38x to 1.30x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.30 | 1.30 | 1.40 | 1.38 | 1.50 | 1.66 | 1.88 | 1.67 | 1.53 | 1.73 | 1.71 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.07 | 1.07 | 1.15 | 1.15 | 1.25 | 1.40 | 1.66 | 1.47 | 1.32 | 1.52 | 1.51 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.24 | 0.30 | 0.42 | 0.65 | 0.50 | 0.32 | 0.62 | 0.63 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.50 | 1.58 | 1.50 | 1.29 | 1.05 | 0.91 | 1.18 | 1.38 | 1.33 | 1.39 |
| Inventory Turnover | 15.69 | 15.69 | 17.05 | 17.20 | 15.19 | 14.19 | 15.50 | 19.17 | 17.52 | 17.31 | 19.17 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 61.98 | 58.36 | 70.22 | 74.11 | 76.63 | 84.16 | 67.09 | 56.37 | 61.20 | 57.96 |
CPS Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. does not currently pay a dividend and has no material buyback yield, reinvesting earnings back into the business.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11.8% | 9.5% | 5.9% | 7.2% |
| FCF Yield | 3.1% | 2.8% | 10.9% | 10.8% | — | — | — | — | — | 5.5% | 10.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 1.2% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 1.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $18M | $18M | $17M | $17M | $17M | $17M | $17M | $18M | $19M | $19M |
Peer Comparison
Compare CPS with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CPSYou | $529M | -129.7 | 7.8 | 32.6 | 11.7% | 3.9% | — | 8.6% | 6.2 |
 SMP | $873M | 21.4 | 6.5 | 46.6 | 30.2% | 10.3% | 6.2% | 10.8% | 3.0 |
 STRT | $334M | 17.4 | 6.9 | 5.2 | 15.0% | 4.0% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 0.3 |
 THRM | $1B | 59.9 | 9.4 | 18.0 | 23.5% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 7.3% | 2.2 |
 MFIN | $224M | 5.4 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 96.7% | 50.5% | 9.1% | 17.2% | 1.8 |
 ALSN | $10B | 16.2 | 10.3 | 15.3 | 48.4% | 32.3% | 35.4% | 22.2% | 2.7 |
 BWA | $15B | 56.1 | 8.2 | 12.6 | 18.7% | 9.2% | 4.9% | 12.9% | 2.0 |
 DAN | $4B | 45.6 | 12.2 | 13.1 | 8.0% | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 6.2 |
 VC | $3B | 15.6 | 6.4 | 11.0 | 14.1% | 8.8% | 13.6% | 19.5% | 1.2 |
 APTV | $13B | 84.9 | 9.1 | 8.8 | 19.1% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7 |
 LEA | $7B | 17.1 | 6.2 | 13.4 | 8.2% | 4.4% | 8.9% | 9.7% | 2.5 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 21.2 | 12.2 | 15.6 | 36.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.8 |
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CPS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CPS stock.
What is Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -129.7x. The historical average is 12.9x.
What is Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 7.8x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 9.7x.
Is CPS stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. is trading at a P/E of -129.7x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What are Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.'s profit margins?
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. has 11.7% gross margin and 3.9% operating margin.
How much debt does Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. have?
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 6.2x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.