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CPNG

Coupang LLC

NYSE: CPNG · CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL

$20.31
-0.15% today

Updated 2026-04-29

Market cap
$36.70B
P/E ratio
184.64
P/S ratio
1.06x
EPS (TTM)
$0.11
Dividend yield
52W range
$17 – $34
Volume
21.5M

Coupang LLC (CPNG) Stock Valuation Analysis

Fair value estimate, historical valuation range, and quality signals for CPNG.

WallStSmart Verdict
Fairly
Valued

Valuation reasonably reflects current fundamentals. Limited margin of safety at these levels.

Smart Value Score: 55 / 100
P/E (TTM)
184.6x
vs 5Y median of 153.3x
PEG
0.45
Under 1.0 = undervalued
Margin of Safety
+45.83%
Fair value $32.60 vs $20.31
EV / EBITDA
29.2x

CPNG historical valuation range

Where current P/E sits in CPNG's own 5Y range.

NOW
21.6x
5Y Low
70.8x
25th
153.3x
Median
184.6x
75th
196.6x
5Y High
CPNG is trading more expensive than 76% of the last 5Y.
76th percentile · Historically expensive

CPNG intrinsic value (DCF)

DCF-based fair value estimate vs current market price.

Current price
$20.31
Market value
Intrinsic value
$32.60
DCF estimate
Margin of safety
+45.83%
+60.5% upside to fair value

Intrinsic value calculated using discounted cash flow (DCF) model based on projected free cash flows, discount rate, and terminal growth assumptions. A positive margin of safety indicates the current price is below estimated fair value, providing a cushion against estimation error.

CPNG valuation signals

Quick-read green flags, caution flags, and risks based on current metrics.

PEG ratio under 1.0
PEG of 0.45 indicates growth is outpacing the multiple. Traditionally a buy signal for quality compounders.
P/E near 5Y high
Current P/E sits in the 76th percentile of its 5Y range. Historically expensive relative to its own history.
Strong margin of safety
Current price 45.8% below DCF intrinsic value estimate. Meaningful downside cushion.

P/E Ratio — History

Current: 184.64x

P/S Ratio — History

Current: 1.06x

Is CPNG overvalued in 2026?

Coupang LLC (CPNG) currently trades at $20.31 per share with a market capitalization of $36,695,953,000.00. Based on our multi-factor framework, the stock trades at a fair valuation with a Smart Value Score of 55/100. This score blends growth quality, financial health, and price attractiveness into a single institutional-grade read.

The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 184.6x, above its 5-year median of 153.3x. The PEG ratio of 0.45 suggests earnings growth is outpacing the multiple, a classic sign of undervaluation.

Looking at its own history, CPNG is currently trading more expensive than 76% of the last 5Y on P/E. This places it in the 76th percentile of its historical range, a zone where forward returns have typically been muted.

Our discounted cash flow model estimates CPNG's intrinsic value at $32.60 per share, against the current market price of $20.31. This implies a margin of safety of +45.83%. A meaningful cushion exists against model error, making this a reasonable risk-adjusted entry.

The Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 puts financial quality in a middling range, neither a standout strength nor an obvious red flag.

Bottom line: CPNG trades at a fair valuation on our framework, with a Smart Value Score of 55/100. The valuation is defensible but offers no obvious bargain. Patience or a better entry price may reward disciplined buyers.

Frequently asked questions

Is CPNG overvalued in 2026?

Based on a Smart Value Score of 55/100, CPNG is fairly valued. Price reasonably reflects current fundamentals with limited cushion in either direction.

What is CPNG's fair value?

Our DCF model estimates CPNG's intrinsic value at $32.60 per share, versus the current price of $20.31. This produces a margin of safety of +45.83%.

What P/E ratio does CPNG trade at?

CPNG trades at a P/E of 184.6x on trailing twelve-month earnings, compared to its 5-year median of 153.3x.

Is CPNG a buy based on valuation?

WallStSmart does not issue buy or sell recommendations. Our Smart Value Score of 55/100 reflects the combined read on growth, quality, and price. The profile is balanced. Best suited for investors with an existing thesis.

How does CPNG's valuation compare to its history?

On P/E, CPNG currently sits in the 76th percentile of its own 5Y range. That is historically expensive relative to where it has traded over the period.

What is CPNG's Smart Value Score?

CPNG's Smart Value Score is 55/100. The Smart Value Score is a proprietary WallStSmart metric blending growth quality, financial health, and valuation attractiveness into a single 0-100 read. Scores above 75 are rare and indicate strong multi-factor alignment.