James Cropper Balance Sheet Health

Financial Health criteria checks 4/6

James Cropper has a total shareholder equity of £25.6M and total debt of £18.9M, which brings its debt-to-equity ratio to 74%. Its total assets and total liabilities are £86.0M and £60.4M respectively. James Cropper's EBIT is £1.7M making its interest coverage ratio 0.9. It has cash and short-term investments of £9.2M.

Key information

74.0%

Debt to equity ratio

UK£18.91m

Debt

Interest coverage ratio0.9x
CashUK£9.21m
EquityUK£25.57m
Total liabilitiesUK£60.38m
Total assetsUK£85.95m

Recent financial health updates

Recent updates

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 (£44.0M) exceed its short term liabilities (£17.2M).

Long Term Liabilities: CRPR's short term assets (£44.0M) exceed its long term liabilities (£43.2M).


Debt to Equity History and Analysis

Debt Level: CRPR's net debt to equity ratio (38%) is considered satisfactory.

Reducing Debt: CRPR's debt to equity ratio has increased from 42.3% to 74% over the past 5 years.

Debt Coverage: CRPR's debt is well covered by operating cash flow (37.9%).

Interest Coverage: CRPR's interest payments on its debt are not well covered by EBIT (0.9x coverage).


Balance Sheet


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