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James Cropper PLCAIM:CRPR Stock Report

Market Cap UK£36.3m
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1Y61.7%
7D-1.3%
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James Cropper PLC

AIM:CRPR Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£36.3m

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for James Cropper
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUK£3.80
52 Week HighUK£4.15
52 Week LowUK£2.20
Beta0.48
1 Month Change11.76%
3 Month Change7.04%
1 Year Change61.70%
3 Year Change-55.03%
5 Year Change-73.61%
Change since IPO136.02%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article Sep 21

Investors Appear Satisfied With James Cropper PLC's (LON:CRPR) Prospects As Shares Rocket 29%

James Cropper PLC ( LON:CRPR ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 29% share price jump in the last...
Analysis Article Sep 04

James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

What financial metrics can indicate to us that a company is maturing or even in decline? Typically, we'll see the trend...
Analysis Article Jul 18

Estimating The Fair Value Of James Cropper PLC (LON:CRPR)

Key Insights The projected fair value for James Cropper is UK£2.18 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...
Analysis Article May 16

Optimistic Investors Push James Cropper PLC (LON:CRPR) Shares Up 32% But Growth Is Lacking

James Cropper PLC ( LON:CRPR ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 32% after a shaky period beforehand...
Analysis Article Apr 01

Positive Sentiment Still Eludes James Cropper PLC (LON:CRPR) Following 27% Share Price Slump

Unfortunately for some shareholders, the James Cropper PLC ( LON:CRPR ) share price has dived 27% in the last thirty...
Analysis Article Jan 29

James Cropper PLC (LON:CRPR) Screens Well But There Might Be A Catch

It's not a stretch to say that James Cropper PLC's ( LON:CRPR ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.2x right now seems...
Analysis Article Sep 24

Further Upside For James Cropper PLC (LON:CRPR) Shares Could Introduce Price Risks After 27% Bounce

James Cropper PLC ( LON:CRPR ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 27% in the...
Analysis Article Sep 20

James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Analysis Article Jul 27

Is James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Using Too Much Debt?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Apr 25

The Returns At James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Aren't Growing

Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? One common approach...
Analysis Article Mar 01

James Cropper PLC (LON:CRPR) Stock's 25% Dive Might Signal An Opportunity But It Requires Some Scrutiny

Unfortunately for some shareholders, the James Cropper PLC ( LON:CRPR ) share price has dived 25% in the last thirty...
Analysis Article Feb 22

These 4 Measures Indicate That James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Is Using Debt Extensively

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article Dec 03

Is It Time To Consider Buying James Cropper PLC (LON:CRPR)?

James Cropper PLC ( LON:CRPR ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement...
Analysis Article May 22

Some Investors May Be Worried About James Cropper's (LON:CRPR) Returns On Capital

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Analysis Article Jul 28

Capital Allocation Trends At James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Aren't Ideal

To find a multi-bagger stock, what are the underlying trends we should look for in a business? Firstly, we'd want to...
Analysis Article Mar 31

James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term? One...
Analysis Article Nov 10

Is James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Using Too Much Debt?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article Jul 22

James Cropper PLC's (LON:CRPR) CEO Might Not Expect Shareholders To Be So Generous This Year

The results at James Cropper PLC ( LON:CRPR ) have been quite disappointing recently and CEO Phil Wild bears some...
Analysis Article May 20

Returns On Capital At James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Have Hit The Brakes

Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? In a perfect world...
Analysis Article Apr 02

When Should You Buy James Cropper PLC (LON:CRPR)?

James Cropper PLC ( LON:CRPR ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement...
Analysis Article Mar 15

Should James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Be Disappointed With Their 73% Profit?

When we invest, we're generally looking for stocks that outperform the market average. And the truth is, you can make...
Analysis Article Feb 28

Is James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Using Too Much Debt?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article Feb 15

Is James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Likely To Turn Things Around?

If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
Analysis Article Feb 04

What Type Of Shareholders Own The Most Number of James Cropper PLC (LON:CRPR) Shares?

The big shareholder groups in James Cropper PLC ( LON:CRPR ) have power over the company. Large companies usually have...
Analysis Article Jan 24

Do Its Financials Have Any Role To Play In Driving James Cropper PLC's (LON:CRPR) Stock Up Recently?

Most readers would already be aware that James Cropper's (LON:CRPR) stock increased significantly by 47% over the past...
Analysis Article Jan 14

Here's Why We Think James Cropper's (LON:CRPR) Statutory Earnings Might Be Conservative

Broadly speaking, profitable businesses are less risky than unprofitable ones. Having said that, sometimes statutory...
Analysis Article Jan 03

What Does James Cropper's (LON:CRPR) CEO Pay Reveal?

Phil Wild has been the CEO of James Cropper PLC ( LON:CRPR ) since 2012, and this article will examine the executive's...
Analysis Article Dec 24

When Should You Buy James Cropper PLC (LON:CRPR)?

James Cropper PLC ( LON:CRPR ), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the AIM gainers with a relatively large...
Analysis Article Dec 13

Have Insiders Been Selling James Cropper PLC (LON:CRPR) Shares?

It is not uncommon to see companies perform well in the years after insiders buy shares. Unfortunately, there are also...
Analysis Article Dec 02

If You Had Bought James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Shares Five Years Ago You'd Have Earned 75% Returns

When we invest, we're generally looking for stocks that outperform the market average. And the truth is, you can make...
Analysis Article Nov 21

Is James Cropper (LON:CRPR) A Risky Investment?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...

Shareholder Returns

CRPRGB ForestryGB Market
7D-1.3%0.3%-1.3%
1Y61.7%-11.3%15.7%

Return vs Industry: CRPR exceeded the UK Forestry industry which returned -11.3% over the past year.

Return vs Market: CRPR exceeded the UK Market which returned 15.7% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is CRPR's price volatile compared to industry and market?
CRPR volatility
CRPR Average Weekly Movement5.2%
Forestry Industry Average Movement3.6%
Market Average Movement5.3%
10% most volatile stocks in GB Market10.5%
10% least volatile stocks in GB Market2.8%

Stable Share Price: CRPR has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.

Volatility Over Time: CRPR's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
1845500David Stirlingwww.jamescropper.com

James Cropper PLC manufactures and sells paper products and advanced materials. The company operates through James Cropper Paper & Packaging; James Cropper Advanced Materials; and Group Services and Eliminations segments. It engages in batteries, carbon capture, hydrogen fuel cells, wind energy, and hydrogen electrolysis related businesses.

James Cropper PLC Fundamentals Summary

How do James Cropper's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
CRPR fundamental statistics
Market capUK£36.31m
Earnings (TTM)-UK£2.74m
Revenue (TTM)UK£101.19m
0.4x
P/S Ratio
-13.3x
P/E Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
CRPR income statement (TTM)
RevenueUK£101.19m
Cost of RevenueUK£46.21m
Gross ProfitUK£54.97m
Other ExpensesUK£57.71m
Earnings-UK£2.74m

Last Reported Earnings

Sep 27, 2025

Next Earnings Date

Jul 15, 2026

Earnings per share (EPS)-0.29
Gross Margin54.33%
Net Profit Margin-2.71%
Debt/Equity Ratio90.1%

How did CRPR perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/14 18:54
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/14 00:00
Earnings2025/09/27
Annual Earnings2025/03/29

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

Analysis Model and Snowflake

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Industry and Sector Metrics

Our industry and section metrics are calculated every 6 hours by Simply Wall St, details of our process are available on Github.

Analyst Sources

James Cropper PLC is covered by 3 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Alexander BrooksCanaccord Genuity
Robert SandersShore Capital Group Ltd
Akhil PatelShore Capital Group Ltd