CRPR.L

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James Cropper PLC · Basic Materials · United Kingdom · $67M · Avg Vol: $127K/d

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85
StockRank
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Quality
55
Value
51
Momentum
75
P/E (TTM)
20.6x
peers 14.4x
ROE
13.0%
peers -0.7%
D/E
0.9x
peers 0.2x
Dividend %
trailing yield
AI CONVICTION THESIS

James Cropper clears the floors at Q50 V57 M66 but quality exactly at Q50 misses the all-three-above-60 path and there is no corroborating filing. A 1.7% forward-EPS cut is separately adverse.

The ranks quoted here are from the day it was written; today's Quality, Value and Momentum are the bars above.

ABOUT JAMES CROPPER PLC

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James Cropper PLC is a prestige paper, advanced materials, and sustainable packaging manufacturer with a heritage dating back to 1845. The company operates through three divisions, including a highly specialized Technical Fibre Products unit that produces non-woven materials for aerospace, defense, and clean energy applications. Its competitive moat is sustained by proprietary recycling technologies, such as CupCycling, and a reputation for high-end, bespoke color paper manufacturing for luxury global brands.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (GBP)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2027E2028EFwd CAGR
Revenue104.9M129.7M103.0M99.3M-1.8%102.8M98.7M102.1M0.9%
EPS (GBp)14.205.40-41.80-55.10-62.0%30.95
Shares9.6M9.6M9.6M9.6M0.0%9.6M
Debt20.0M24.3M24.7M23.5M5.4%21.1M
Equity34.5M32.1M25.6M20.4M-16.1%
Op CF4.0M5.5M7.2M7.6M23.8%7.5M
Inv CF-6.6M-6.6M-4.3M-3.2M
Fin CF3.4M0.6M-1.5M-2.8M
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PRICE (1Y)+42.2%
5.896.597.298.008.70Aug 6Aug 28Sep 18
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$8.56
RSI (14)
71.8
52W High
$8.83
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
55
ROIC
-9.8%21.9
ROE
13.0%77.1
GP/Assets
73.9%98.3
Op. Margin
5.7%48.2
FCF/Assets
3.1%64.8
Piotroski
666.0
Int. Cover
-5.5x17.2
D/E Ratio
0.87x14.6
Current Ratio
2.01x50.1
Value
51
P/E (TTM)
20.6x45.9
EV/EBITDA
8.3x63.9
P/FCF
20.5x46.6
P/B
2.5x40.8
P/S
0.6x79.0
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
75
52W High %
97%96.4
RS 6M
101%95.8
SMA 50/200
1.25x93.0
EPS Rev 4W
-0.4%27.3
EPS Rev 12W
+33.5%94.7
EPS Improve
+88%63.7
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$67M
P/E (Forward)
11.0x
Gross Margin
56.2%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of CRPR.L are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
CRPR.LJames Cropper PLC(you)$67M85Strong Buy
IOF.LIofina plc$135M88Strong Buy
GDP.LGoldplat PLC$42M99Strong Buy
MNP.JOMondi plc$5.2B47Hold
AXS.ASAccsys Technologies PLC$234M84Strong Buy
WYN.LWynnstay Group Plc$112M68Buy
HDD.LHardide plc$98M65Buy
MBH.LMichelmersh Brick Holdings plc$91M62Hold
SYNT.LSynthomer plc$218M79Buy
ZTF.LZotefoams plc$297M90Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE -0.7% · P/E 14.4x · Gross margin 30.9%

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James Cropper PLC (CRPR.L): Stock Score Summary

James Cropper PLC (CRPR.L) has a MoatMap StockRank of 85/100 based on Quality (55/100), Value (51/100), and Momentum (75/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. James Cropper clears the floors at Q50 V57 M66 but quality exactly at Q50 misses the all-three-above-60 path and there is no corroborating filing. A 1.7% forward-EPS cut is separately adverse.

James Cropper PLC is a prestige paper, advanced materials, and sustainable packaging manufacturer with a heritage dating back to 1845. The company operates through three divisions, including a highly specialized Technical Fibre Products unit that produces non-woven materials for aerospace, defense, and clean energy applications. Its competitive moat is sustained by proprietary recycling technologies, such as CupCycling, and a reputation for high-end, bespoke color paper manufacturing for luxury global brands.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$8.56
Market Cap$67M
P/E (TTM)20.65
P/E (Forward)10.95
Price/Book2.48
Return on Equity13.0%
Return on Invested Capital-9.8%
Debt/Equity0.87x
Gross Margin56.2%
Operating Margin5.7%
Revenue Growth3.5%
Free Cash Flow$3M

James Cropper PLC operates in the Paper & Paper Products industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United Kingdom).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James Cropper PLC’s (CRPR.L) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for James Cropper PLC (CRPR.L) is 85/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (55), Value (51), and Momentum (75) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does James Cropper PLC have an economic moat?
James Cropper PLC (CRPR.L) has a Quality factor score of 55/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is James Cropper PLC a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for James Cropper PLC (CRPR.L) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 85/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is James Cropper PLC in?
James Cropper PLC (CRPR.L) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Paper & Paper Products industry (United Kingdom).