Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -119.2x · EV/EBITDA 7.6x · ROE N/A. (2005–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $487M | $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 → | -119.17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8.46 | 10.55 | 16.99 | 13.93 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.18 | 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 | 29.95 | 36.09 | 9.21 | 9.28 | — | — | — | — | — | 18.16 | 9.71 |
| P/OCF | 7.55 | 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
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| 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 | 7.57 | 8.06 | 7.26 | 8.82 | 63.15 | — | — | 3.58 | 6.62 | 6.29 | 6.00 |
| EV / EBIT | 14.52 | 15.45 | 88.92 | — | — | — | — | 7.75 | 15.38 | 9.98 | 9.40 |
| EV / FCF | — | 101.59 | 48.67 | 37.63 | — | — | — | — | — | 20.07 | 11.13 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
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% |
| 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% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| 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 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| 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 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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 | 3.3% | 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 |
High Financial Leverage Risk
Based on current market data, Cooper-Standard trades at a P/S multiple of 0.19, which suggests that investors are heavily discounting the company's future earnings potential due to persistent net losses and the significant debt burden relative to its peers in the automotive parts sector.
The forward P/E of 11.62 implies a market expectation of a return to profitability, yet this appears optimistic given the historical inability to maintain consistent net margins. Investors should monitor whether the valuation gap relative to peers like Dana Incorporated is a temporary mispricing or a permanent reflection of the company's high-risk capital structure.
As reported in financial statements, the company's ROIC has struggled to break above 3.0% over the last ten quarters, indicating that Cooper-Standard is failing to generate returns that exceed its cost of capital, thereby eroding shareholder value rather than compounding it over the long term.
The persistent low ROIC is primarily driven by the company's high fixed-cost manufacturing footprint and the inability to achieve sufficient operating margins. This trend suggests that the current asset base is not being utilized efficiently, warranting further investigation into whether divestitures or operational restructuring can improve capital productivity.
According to recent quarterly filings, the cash conversion cycle has shown significant instability, with the CCC fluctuating between 23 and 46 days, which highlights the company's difficulty in managing inventory and receivables effectively amidst the volatile production schedules of its major automotive OEM partners.
The erratic nature of the CCC suggests that the company lacks sufficient leverage over its supply chain or customers to smooth out working capital requirements. This inefficiency forces the company to rely more heavily on external financing, which is particularly risky given the current interest coverage challenges.
Based on the provided financial data, the company's interest coverage ratio has frequently dipped below 1.0x, indicating that Cooper-Standard faces significant pressure in servicing its debt obligations, a situation that is exacerbated by the company's ongoing struggle to maintain positive operating income across multiple quarters.
The extreme volatility in the debt-to-EBITDA ratio suggests that the company's leverage is highly sensitive to minor operational downturns. Investors should monitor the company's ability to refinance upcoming maturities, as the current financial profile leaves little room for error in a high-interest-rate environment.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to Cooper-Standard, as the company's history of negative net income renders this metric largely meaningless for assessing its true earning power or valuation relative to more stable, profitable peers within the automotive manufacturing industry.
Instead of relying on P/E, analysts should focus on EV/EBITDA or P/S to better understand the company's operational scale and cash-generating potential before interest and tax obligations. Using P/E in this context obscures the underlying structural issues related to the company's high debt load and thin operating margins.
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Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -119.2x. The historical average is 12.9x.
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 7.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 9.7x.
Based on historical data, Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. is trading at a P/E of -119.2x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. has 11.7% gross margin and 3.9% operating margin.
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 6.2x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.