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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
£30.58M
Enterprise Value41.09M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£11.54M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£21.83M
Price to Earnings (P/E)3.8
Beta0.65
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)0.34
Revenue Forecast (FY)£96.76M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High Gross MarginA 64.36% gross margin signals strong production efficiency and pricing power in specialty paper and fiber products. Sustained high gross margins provide a durable buffer to absorb SG&A and R&D, aiding recovery to profitability if operating leverage improves.
Improving Free Cash FlowFree cash flow rising ~96% shows the company is converting revenues into cash more effectively despite accounting losses. Durable cash generation supports deleveraging, targeted capex in advanced materials, and funding bespoke customer programs without heavy external financing.
Niche, Bespoke Business ModelFocus on specialty papers, luxury packaging and engineered fiber solutions creates durable competitive advantages: bespoke products, technical know‑how and sustainability credentials that command premiums and foster long-term, sticky B2B customer relationships.
Bears Say
Negative ProfitabilityNegative net and operating margins indicate persistent profitability issues. Continued losses can erode equity, limit reinvestment and impede the company's ability to reduce leverage; margin recovery will require structural cost control or sustained higher-margin volume.
High LeverageA debt-to-equity ratio of 1.15 creates financial rigidity for a specialty manufacturer with weak earnings. Elevated leverage raises interest burden and refinancing risk, constrains capital allocation for innovation or expansion, and increases vulnerability in downturns.
Modest Revenue GrowthRevenue growth of ~3% is modest for a company seeking scale benefits. Slow top-line momentum limits the pace at which fixed costs are absorbed and margin recovery achieved, increasing dependence on price premiums or new product wins to drive durable improvement.
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 £30.58M.
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 108 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
James Cropper Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £14.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
11.32%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-11.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-10.32%
Trailing 12-Months
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.
Technical Analysis
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