CPS
Consumer CyclicalCooper-Standard Holdings Inc. · Auto - Parts · $510M
What is Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.?
Cooper-Standard Holdings is a small-cap automotive supplier that designs and manufactures sealing, fuel and brake delivery, and fluid transfer systems for passenger vehicles and light trucks worldwide. The company serves major automotive original equipment manufacturers across North America, Europe, and Asia.
The company generates revenue by supplying engineered components directly to automakers. Its sealing systems keep vehicles weather-tight and reduce noise, while its fuel and brake delivery systems manage fluid routing under the hood. Fluid transfer products handle coolant, turbocharger, and emissions-related lines. Customers are primarily OEM vehicle manufacturers, though the company also serves replacement markets. Operations span the United States, Mexico, Canada, China, Germany, France, Poland, and other international markets.
Cooper-Standard Holdings was incorporated in 2010 and is headquartered in Northville, Michigan.
- Sealing systems including dynamic and static seals for vehicle bodies
- Fuel and brake delivery lines, rails, and quick-connect assemblies
- Fluid transfer hoses, ducts, and multilayer tubing systems
- Obstacle detection sensor integration within sealing products
- Thermal management tubing for glycol-based cooling systems
Is CPS a Good Stock to Buy?
UQS Score rates CPS as Below Average overall.
Among the five pillars, Valuation stands out as Attractive, suggesting the market may be pricing in significant headwinds — which could interest contrarian-minded investors. The Growth pillar registers as Neutral, indicating the business is not in outright decline but lacks a clear upward trajectory.
Quality, Moat, and Risk all score Weak, reflecting meaningful structural challenges — thin competitive differentiation in a commoditized supplier segment, financial fragility, and elevated exposure to automotive production cycles.
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Past performance does not guarantee future results. UQS Score is based on fundamental data and is not a buy/sell recommendation.
Does CPS pay dividends?
No — Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. does not currently pay a dividend.
Cooper-Standard does not currently pay a dividend. For a company operating in a capital-intensive, cyclical industry with Weak Quality and Risk pillar ratings, preserving cash for debt management and operational needs takes priority over shareholder distributions. Income-focused investors should factor this into their assessment.
When does CPS report earnings?
Cooper-Standard reports earnings on a quarterly cadence, consistent with US-listed equities.
The company's Neutral Growth and Weak Quality pillar ratings suggest results have been uneven relative to sector peers. Automotive supplier margins remain under pressure from input costs and OEM production variability, themes that have shaped recent reporting periods.
For the most recent quarter's results and guidance, visit Cooper-Standard's investor relations page directly.
CPS Price History
+5.4% over 5Y
Monthly close, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment.
What if I invested in Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.?
Based on Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.
CPS Long-term Outlook
The fundamental outlook for CPS reflects a business navigating a difficult operating environment. A Neutral Growth rating suggests the company is not in freefall, but meaningful improvement depends on stabilization in vehicle production volumes and progress on cost reduction. The Weak Risk pillar flags ongoing balance sheet and cyclical concerns that could limit upside even if revenue trends improve. The Attractive Valuation label indicates the market has already discounted many of these risks into the share price.
Growth drivers
- Recovery in global light vehicle production volumes supporting OEM demand
- Expansion of fluid management products into electric and hybrid vehicle platforms
- Cost restructuring efforts aimed at improving operating leverage
Key risks
- Elevated financial risk from leverage in a cyclical, low-margin business
- Weak competitive moat in a commoditized automotive components market
- Exposure to OEM production cuts, supply chain disruptions, and raw material cost swings
CPS vs Peers
Cooper-Standard operates in a competitive automotive components and services landscape alongside several peers.
Miller Industries focuses on towing and recovery equipment rather than fluid or sealing systems, serving a narrower but more specialized vehicle segment.
Monro operates a retail automotive service chain, giving it a consumer-facing replacement market model that differs from Cooper-Standard's OEM supply focus.
Martinrea is a Canadian OEM supplier of metallic components and assemblies, competing more directly with Cooper-Standard on the automotive manufacturing supply chain.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cooper-Standard do?
Cooper-Standard designs and manufactures sealing systems, fuel and brake delivery components, and fluid transfer systems for passenger vehicles and light trucks. Its products are sold primarily to automotive OEMs across North America, Europe, and Asia, with some presence in replacement markets.
Does CPS pay dividends?
No, Cooper-Standard does not currently pay a dividend. The company operates in a capital-intensive, cyclical industry where cash preservation takes precedence. Investors seeking income should look elsewhere in the automotive or industrial sector.
When does CPS report earnings?
Cooper-Standard follows a standard quarterly earnings cadence for US-listed companies. For exact reporting dates and the most recent results, check the investor relations section of the company's official website.
Is CPS a good stock to buy?
UQS Score rates CPS as Below Average overall. The Valuation pillar is Attractive and Growth is Neutral, but Quality, Moat, and Risk are all Weak. That combination suggests meaningful fundamental challenges that investors should weigh carefully before forming a view.
Is CPS overvalued?
The UQS Valuation pillar for CPS is rated Attractive, meaning the market appears to have priced in significant headwinds. Whether that discount is sufficient compensation for the Weak Risk and Moat profiles is a judgment each investor must make based on their own risk tolerance.
How does CPS compare to its competitors?
Compared to peers like Martinrea International, Miller Industries, and Monro, Cooper-Standard's Below Average UQS Score reflects weaker quality and moat characteristics. Competitors with more diversified revenue streams or stronger balance sheets may present a different risk-reward profile. See the full comparison on each ticker's UQS page.
What is CPS's market cap bracket?
Cooper-Standard is classified as a small-cap company. Small-cap automotive suppliers typically carry higher volatility and liquidity risk than large-cap peers, and this is reflected in the company's Weak Risk pillar rating.
Who founded Cooper-Standard?
Cooper-Standard's roots trace back to 1960 when the underlying automotive components business was established. The current holding company structure was organized in 2010. Detailed founding history is publicly available through the company's official corporate profile.
Is CPS a long-term quality investment?
As a long-term quality indicator, CPS scores Below Average on the UQS framework. Weak ratings across Quality, Moat, and Risk suggest the business lacks the durable competitive advantages and financial resilience typically associated with strong long-term holdings in the [Consumer Cyclical sector](/sector/consumer-cyclical).
What is the main competitive advantage of Cooper-Standard?
Cooper-Standard's Moat pillar is rated Weak, indicating limited durable competitive differentiation. The company competes on engineering capability and customer relationships within a commoditized OEM supply segment, which makes pricing power and switching costs relatively modest compared to higher-moat industrials.
What sector does CPS belong to?
CPS is classified in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically within automotive components. This means its business performance is closely tied to vehicle production volumes and consumer demand for new cars — both of which are sensitive to economic cycles and interest rate conditions.
Is CPS a growth stock or value stock?
Based on UQS pillar labels, CPS has a Neutral Growth rating and an Attractive Valuation rating. That profile leans toward a distressed-value framing rather than a traditional growth story — the low price may reflect risk rather than opportunity, depending on how the business evolves.
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CPS — Score History
| Date | UQS | Quality | Moat | Growth | Risk | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | 31.6 | 9.8 | 18.0 | 44.9 | 32.0 | 72.3 | 0.0 |
| May 22, 2026 | 31.6 | 9.8 | 18.0 | 44.9 | 32.0 | 72.5 | -0.1 |
| May 21, 2026 | 31.7 | 9.8 | 18.0 | 44.9 | 32.0 | 73.0 | -0.1 |
| May 20, 2026 | 31.8 | 9.8 | 18.0 | 44.9 | 32.0 | 73.5 | +0.1 |
| May 19, 2026 | 31.7 | 9.8 | 18.0 | 44.9 | 32.0 | 73.3 | 0.0 |
| May 16, 2026 | 31.7 | 9.8 | 18.0 | 44.9 | 32.0 | 73.0 | +0.1 |
| May 15, 2026 | 31.6 | 9.8 | 18.0 | 44.9 | 32.0 | 72.3 | +0.1 |
| May 14, 2026 | 31.5 | 9.8 | 18.0 | 44.9 | 32.0 | 72.0 | -0.1 |
| May 13, 2026 | 31.6 | 9.8 | 18.0 | 44.9 | 32.0 | 72.3 | +0.1 |
| May 12, 2026 | 31.5 | 9.8 | 18.0 | 44.9 | 32.0 | 71.5 | +0.1 |
CPS — Pillar Breakdown
Quality
— 9.8/100 (25%)Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. currently shows below-average quality metrics, suggesting challenges with profitability.
How effectively capital is deployed to generate returns.
Profitability relative to shareholders' equity.
Ability to convert revenue into operating profit.
Bottom-line profit as a share of revenue.
Asset productivity — how much gross profit each dollar of assets generates.
Free cash flow relative to market value.
Growth
— 44.9/100 (20%)Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.
Revenue trajectory over the last twelve months.
Compound annual revenue growth rate over 3 years.
Year-over-year earnings per share growth.
Analyst consensus for future revenue growth.
Analyst consensus for future earnings growth.
Risk
— 32.0/100 (15%)Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. presents elevated risk with concerns around leverage or financial stability.
Debt levels relative to earnings capacity.
Total debt relative to shareholder equity.
Short-term liquidity — ability to pay near-term obligations.
Earnings capacity relative to interest payments.
Valuation
— 72.3/100 (15%)Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. trades at a reasonable valuation with decent earnings yield and FCF multiples.
Inverse of forward P/E — higher yield means cheaper stock.
How many years of FCF the market cap represents.
P/E relative to earnings growth — lower is more attractive.
Enterprise value multiple relative to sector median.
Moat
— 18/100 (25%)Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for CPS.
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How is the CPS UQS Score Calculated?
The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.
Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.
Moat (25%) assesses Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.
Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.
Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.
Valuation (15%) measures whether Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.
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