James Cropper PLC

AIM:CRPR Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£20.5m

James Cropper Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 3/6

James Cropper has a total shareholder equity of £25.3M and total debt of £23.6M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 93.6%. Its total assets and total liabilities are £85.2M and £60.0M respectively.

Key information

93.6%

Debt to equity ratio

UK£23.65m

Debt

Interest coverage ration/a
CashUK£10.87m
EquityUK£25.26m
Total liabilitiesUK£59.98m
Total assetsUK£85.24m

Recent financial health updates

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

Jul 27
Is James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Using Too Much Debt?

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

Feb 22
These 4 Measures Indicate That James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Is Using Debt Extensively

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

Nov 10
Is James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Using Too Much Debt?

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

Feb 28
Is James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Using Too Much Debt?

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

Nov 21
Is James Cropper (LON:CRPR) A Risky Investment?

Recent updates

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

Sep 24
Further Upside For James Cropper PLC (LON:CRPR) Shares Could Introduce Price Risks After 27% Bounce

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

Sep 20
James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

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

Jul 27
Is James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Using Too Much Debt?

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

Apr 25
The Returns At James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Aren't Growing

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

Mar 01
James Cropper PLC (LON:CRPR) Stock's 25% Dive Might Signal An Opportunity But It Requires Some Scrutiny

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

Feb 22
These 4 Measures Indicate That James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Is Using Debt Extensively

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

Dec 03
Is It Time To Consider Buying James Cropper PLC (LON:CRPR)?

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

May 22
Some Investors May Be Worried About James Cropper's (LON:CRPR) Returns On Capital

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

Jul 28
Capital Allocation Trends At James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Aren't Ideal

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

Mar 31
James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

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

Nov 10
Is James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Using Too Much Debt?

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

Jul 22
James Cropper PLC's (LON:CRPR) CEO Might Not Expect Shareholders To Be So Generous This Year

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

May 20
Returns On Capital At James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Have Hit The Brakes

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

Apr 02
When Should You Buy James Cropper PLC (LON:CRPR)?

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

Mar 15
Should James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Be Disappointed With Their 73% Profit?

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

Feb 28
Is James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Using Too Much Debt?

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

Feb 15
Is James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Likely To Turn Things Around?

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

Feb 04
What Type Of Shareholders Own The Most Number of James Cropper PLC (LON:CRPR) Shares?

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

Jan 24
Do Its Financials Have Any Role To Play In Driving James Cropper PLC's (LON:CRPR) Stock Up Recently?

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

Jan 14
Here's Why We Think James Cropper's (LON:CRPR) Statutory Earnings Might Be Conservative

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

Jan 03
What Does James Cropper's (LON:CRPR) CEO Pay Reveal?

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

Dec 24
When Should You Buy James Cropper PLC (LON:CRPR)?

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

Dec 13
Have Insiders Been Selling James Cropper PLC (LON:CRPR) Shares?

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

Dec 02
If You Had Bought James Cropper (LON:CRPR) Shares Five Years Ago You'd Have Earned 75% Returns

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

Nov 21
Is James Cropper (LON:CRPR) A Risky Investment?

Financial Position Analysis

Short Term Liabilities: CRPR's short term assets (£45.6M) exceed its short term liabilities (£20.4M).

Long Term Liabilities: CRPR's short term assets (£45.6M) exceed its long term liabilities (£39.6M).

Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: CRPR's net debt to equity ratio (50.6%) is considered high.

Reducing Debt: CRPR's debt to equity ratio has increased from 51.3% to 93.6% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: CRPR's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (25%).

Interest Coverage: Insufficient data to determine if CRPR's interest payments on its debt are well covered by EBIT.

Balance Sheet

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/01/01 15:39
End of Day Share Price 2024/12/31 00:00
Earnings2024/09/28
Annual Earnings2024/03/30

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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

James Cropper PLC is covered by 4 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
James TetleyNplus1 Brewin
Robert SandersShore Capital Group Ltd