The Cooper Companies, Inc. Common Stock (COO) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1280 data points (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16)
CooperCompanies is one of the largest eyecare companies in the US. It operates in two segments: CooperVision and CooperSurgical. CooperVision is a pure-play contact lens business with a suite of sp...
The Cooper Companies, Inc. Common Stock (COO) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 19.32 (historical range: 6.38–70.78, median: 40.15), placing it at the 15th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 2.60 (range: 2.39–7.77, 2th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 24.61 (range: 20.23–49.49, 16th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16), The Cooper Companies, Inc. Common Stock's P/E ratio has expanded by 11% over the observed period (from an average of 39.5 to 44.0).
The Cooper Companies, Inc. Common Stock trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 19.32 | 40.15 | 15th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 2.60 | 4.90 | 2th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 24.61 | 35.64 | 16th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 6.15% | 2.53% | 98th | cheap relative to its history |
The Cooper Companies, Inc. Common Stock (COO) Valuation & P/E History
The Cooper Companies, Inc. Common Stock (COO) is a US-listed stock operating in the Healthcare sector, specifically the Ophthalmic Goods industry currently trading at $57.50 with a market capitalization of $10.9 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for COO based on 1280 data points covering 2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 19.32 is below the historical median of 40.15, placing COO at the 15th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 2.60 compares to a median of 4.90.
COO Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows The Cooper Companies, Inc. Common Stock's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether COO is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests COO is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for The Cooper Companies, Inc. Common Stock.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is COO Overvalued or Undervalued?
The Cooper Companies, Inc. Common Stock trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 11 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive COO is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full COO analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.COO trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.