Coupang (CPNG) Stock Analysis
This is a peer-relative look at Coupang (CPNG): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.
Company Profile
| Profile Item | CPNG |
|---|---|
| Name | Coupang, Inc. Class A Common Stock |
| Country/Region | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| GICS Industry Group | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
| GICS Industry | Broadline Retail |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Broadline Retail |
| Market Capitalization | 29.20 billion USD |
| Currency | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Listing Date | March 11, 2021 |
| Security Type | Common Stock |
Price Performance
Cumulative Growth
Trailing Returns
Calendar-Year Returns
Performance Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CPNG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Total Return (1Y) | -44.02% | 9.80% |
| Total Return (3Y, Annualized) | 2.15% | 9.74% |
| Total Return (5Y, Annualized) | -11.45% | -0.72% |
Risk Profile
Drawdown History
Return Distribution
Risk Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CPNG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Volatility (1Y, Annualized) | 49.06% | 48.29% |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.09 | 1.08 |
| Max Drawdown (5Y) | -69.07% | -68.45% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Return Positioning
Risk-Adjusted Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CPNG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Sharpe Ratio (1Y) | -0.98 | 0.10 |
| Sortino Ratio (1Y) | -1.37 | 0.16 |
Profitability
ROE (TTM)
Coupang (CPNG) has negative ROE of -35.97%. That can come from trailing losses or negative book equity, so it is a warning state rather than a clean capital-efficiency measure.
CPNG
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
-35.97%
Group distribution
- Max
- 62.17%
- Q3
- 29.44%
- Median
- 15.69%
- Q1
- 6.73%
- Min
- -12.16%
- CPNG
- -35.97%
Largest peers
- HD
- 104.30%
- TJX
- 62.17%
- AMZN
- 27.42%
- PDD
- 22.75%
- BABA
- 6.36%
- CPNG
- -35.97%
- LOW
- --
Net Margin (TTM)
Coupang (CPNG) has negative net margin of -3.77%. The trailing period ended in a net loss, so the bottom-line conversion read is a warning rather than a profitability strength.
CPNG
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
-3.77%
Group distribution
- Max
- 16.94%
- Q3
- 8.69%
- Median
- 3.55%
- Q1
- 1.14%
- CPNG
- -3.77%
- Min
- -9.41%
Largest peers
- PDD
- 20.43%
- AMZN
- 16.90%
- TJX
- 9.73%
- HD
- 8.41%
- LOW
- 7.35%
- BABA
- 7.04%
- CPNG
- -3.77%
Operating Margin (TTM)
Coupang (CPNG) has negative operating margin of -2.03%. Core operations were loss-making before interest and taxes over the trailing period.
CPNG
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
-2.03%
Group distribution
- Max
- 21.45%
- Q3
- 10.89%
- Median
- 5.57%
- Q1
- 2.28%
- CPNG
- -2.03%
- Min
- -7.12%
Largest peers
- PDD
- 24.71%
- AMZN
- 13.90%
- LOW
- 13.37%
- HD
- 12.86%
- TJX
- 10.91%
- BABA
- 7.30%
- CPNG
- -2.03%
Profitability Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CPNG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM) | -35.97% | 15.69% |
| ROA (TTM) | -3.27% | 5.18% |
| Net Margin (TTM) | -3.77% | 3.55% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | -2.03% | 5.57% |
| Gross Margin (TTM) | 27.63% | 38.87% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Coupang (CPNG) grew revenue 14.09%, in the upper peer quartile. The top line is expanding faster than at most industry peers, which points to share gains or stronger pricing.
EPS Growth
Coupang (CPNG) grew earnings per share 37.50%, in the upper peer quartile. Per-share profits are compounding faster than at most industry peers.
Growth Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CPNG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | 14.09% | 5.64% |
| Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR) | 18.83% | 3.32% |
| EPS Growth (YoY) | 37.50% | 0.28% |
| EPS Growth (3Y CAGR) | -- | -5.08% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Coupang (CPNG) has current ratio of 0.80, in the tighter-liquidity quartile for its industry. The short-term cushion is thinner than most peers carry, even if the absolute comfort level still depends on the business model.
CPNG
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.80
Group distribution
- Max
- 2.62
- Q3
- 1.75
- Median
- 1.35
- Q1
- 1.00
- CPNG
- 0.80
- Min
- 0.48
Largest peers
- PDD
- 2.62
- BABA
- 1.36
- TJX
- 1.15
- LOW
- 1.11
- HD
- 1.08
- AMZN
- 0.99
- CPNG
- 0.80
Debt / Equity (MRQ)
Coupang (CPNG) has debt-to-equity ratio of 1.78, roughly in line with the peer group’s normal leverage range. Its mix of debt and equity looks typical for the industry.
CPNG
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.78
Group distribution
- Max
- 3.93
- Q3
- 2.14
- CPNG
- 1.78
- Median
- 1.25
- Q1
- 0.73
- Min
- 0.01
Largest peers
- HD
- 3.80
- CPNG
- 1.78
- TJX
- 1.34
- AMZN
- 0.50
- BABA
- 0.24
- PDD
- 0.01
- LOW
- --
Financial Strength Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CPNG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 0.80 | 1.35 |
| Debt / Equity (MRQ) | 1.78 | 1.25 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -- | 2.50 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Coupang (CPNG) pays no dividend, leaving dividend yield at 0.00% this period. Shareholders may still receive value through reinvestment or buybacks, but there is no dividend income to compare here.
CPNG
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 5.84%
- Q3
- 2.50%
- CPNG
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- BABA
- 6.70%
- LOW
- 2.13%
- HD
- 1.32%
- TJX
- 1.31%
- CPNG
- 0.00%
- AMZN
- 0.00%
- PDD
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Coupang (CPNG) paid no earnings out as dividends this period, leaving payout ratio at 0.00%. There is no dividend payout to size against earnings.
CPNG
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.00%
Group distribution
- Max
- 72.73%
- Q3
- 32.44%
- CPNG
- 0.00%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Largest peers
- HD
- 64.80%
- LOW
- 41.00%
- TJX
- 32.50%
- BABA
- 25.44%
- CPNG
- 0.00%
- AMZN
- 0.00%
- PDD
- 0.00%
Dividend Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CPNG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Valuation
P/E Ratio (TTM)
No usable P/E ratio is available for Coupang (CPNG) this period, so the trailing-earnings valuation read is skipped.
CPNG
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
--
Group distribution
- Max
- 40.50
- Q3
- 24.26
- Median
- 19.23
- Q1
- 12.64
- Min
- 4.67
- CPNG
- --
Largest peers
- BABA
- 26.50
- TJX
- 25.06
- HD
- 24.04
- AMZN
- 20.96
- LOW
- 18.98
- PDD
- 9.34
- CPNG
- --
P/S Ratio (TTM)
Coupang (CPNG) trades at 0.81 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.
CPNG
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
0.81
Group distribution
- Max
- 4.32
- Q3
- 1.99
- CPNG
- 0.81
- Median
- 0.70
- Q1
- 0.26
- Min
- 0.03
Largest peers
- AMZN
- 3.52
- TJX
- 2.39
- HD
- 2.03
- LOW
- 1.39
- CPNG
- 0.81
- PDD
- 0.26
- BABA
- 0.26
P/B Ratio (MRQ)
Coupang (CPNG) trades at 10.26 on P/B ratio, in the higher book-value quartile. The market is paying a premium to book, so stronger ROE, cleaner assets, or a better growth profile need to justify it.
CPNG
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
10.26
Group distribution
- Max
- 10.96
- CPNG
- 10.26
- Q3
- 5.26
- Median
- 2.16
- Q1
- 1.08
- Min
- -4.45
Largest peers
- HD
- 20.63
- TJX
- 13.99
- CPNG
- 10.26
- AMZN
- 4.57
- PDD
- 1.74
- BABA
- 1.63
- LOW
- -16.94
Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current stock: CPNG | Industry group median |
|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | -- | 19.23 |
| P/S Ratio (TTM) | 0.81 | 0.70 |
| P/B Ratio (MRQ) | 10.26 | 2.16 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM) | 1.80% | 3.57% |