James Cropper PLC (GB:CRPR)
LSE:CRPR
CRPR Stock Chart & Stats
395.00 p
12.00 p(5.58%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
395.00 p
12.00 p(5.58%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range125.15 p - 414.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.66K
Average Volume (3M)6.59K
Market Cap
£25.03M
Enterprise Value35.54M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£11.54M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£21.83M
Price to Earnings (P/E)3.8
Beta0.67
Next Earnings
Jun 30, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.21
Shares Outstanding9,554,803
10 Day Avg. Volume5,968
30 Day Avg. Volume6,589
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.08
Price to Book (P/B)0.67
Price to Sales (P/S)0.14
P/FCF Ratio2.42
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)0.44
Revenue Forecast (FY)£102.10M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Gross MarginA 64.36% gross margin indicates durable production efficiency and pricing power in specialty papers and fiber products. That strong gross margin provides a structural buffer to absorb SG&A or R&D investment and supports long‑term reinvestment to drive product development and margin recovery.
Improving Free Cash FlowNearly doubling free cash flow signals meaningful improvement in cash generation, enhancing the company’s ability to fund capex, service debt, and invest in advanced materials without relying solely on equity. Better cash conversion provides durable financial flexibility over months.
Diversified Specialty Product MixA diversified portfolio across premium packaging, creative papers and engineered fiber solutions gives structural resilience. Bespoke, performance‑led products tend to command premium pricing and foster long term customer relationships, supporting sustainable revenue streams.
Bears Say
High LeverageA debt/equity ratio of 1.15 leaves limited financial flexibility if earnings fail to recover. High leverage raises interest and refinancing risk, constrains strategic investments, and makes sustained margin recovery more difficult without deliberate deleveraging over coming quarters.
Negative Net ProfitabilityNegative net margin and ROE indicate the business currently fails to convert its solid gross profits into bottom‑line returns. Structural cost or overhead issues, or operating inefficiencies, must be addressed to restore durable profitability and justify leverage levels.
Modest Revenue GrowthSingle‑digit top‑line growth limits scale benefits in a fixed‑cost manufacturing model and slows margin improvement. Without stronger, sustained revenue expansion in specialty and advanced materials, deleveraging and long‑term margin recovery will be harder to achieve.
James Cropper News
CRPR FAQ
What was James Cropper PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
James Cropper PLC lowest share price was 125.15 p and its highest was 414.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is James Cropper PLC’s market cap?
James Cropper PLC’s market cap is £25.03M.
When is James Cropper PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
James Cropper PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 30, 2026 which is in 85 days.
How were James Cropper PLC’s earnings last quarter?
James Cropper PLC released its earnings results on Nov 17, 2025. The company reported 0.214 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.214 p.
Is James Cropper PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts James Cropper PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does James Cropper PLC pay dividends?
James Cropper PLC pays a Monthly dividend of 3 p which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on James Cropper PLC dividends here
What is James Cropper PLC’s EPS estimate?
James Cropper PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does James Cropper PLC have?
James Cropper PLC has 9,554,803 shares outstanding.
What happened to James Cropper PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
James Cropper PLC reported an EPS of 0.214 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of James Cropper PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CRPR
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Company Description
James Cropper PLC
James Cropper PLC manufactures and sells papers products and advanced materials. It operates through Paper, Colourform, and Technical Fibre Products segments. The company offers specialty papers and boards; and moulded fiber products, as well as converts paper. It also manufactures nonwovens material used in zero solutions, aerospace and defense, fire protection, construction, and transportation. It has operations in the United Kingdom, other European countries, Asia, the Americas, Australasia, and Africa. James Cropper PLC was founded in 1845 and is headquartered in Kendal, the United Kingdom.
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