Cropper (James) (FRA:6JC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.26 (As of Jul. 16, 2026) — 73% Below Median

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FRA:6JC Cropper (James) PLC FRA:6JC
70 GF Score
Price €4.24
GF Value €3.34
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Cropper (James) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Cropper (James) FRA:6JC 70 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.26 as of Jul. 16, 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 0.98. GuruFocus rates FRA:6JC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.34 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 247 Forest Products companies, Cropper (James) ranks better than 62.75% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-16), Cropper (James)'s current share price is €4.24. Cropper (James)'s Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar25 was €16.59. Cropper (James)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.26.

The historical rank and industry rank for Cropper (James)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:6JC' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.11   Med: 0.98   Max: 1.97
Current: 0.32

During the past 13 years, Cropper (James)'s highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.97. The lowest was 0.11. And the median was 0.98.

FRA:6JC's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
62.75% of 247 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.46 vs FRA:6JC: 0.32

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Cropper (James)'s adjusted revenue per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Mar25 was €12.415. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is €16.59 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar25.

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Cropper (James)  (FRA:6JC) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Cropper (James) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Cropper (James) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cropper (James)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Cropper (James) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Cropper (James) Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Cropper (James) Semi-Annual Data
Mar16 Sep16 Mar17 Sep17 Mar18 Sep18 Mar19 Sep19 Mar20 Sep20 Mar21 Sep21 Mar22 Sep22 Mar23 Sep23 Mar24 Sep24 Mar25 Sep25
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FRA:6JC vs SLVM: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Cropper (James)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Cropper (James) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Cropper (James)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cropper (James)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Cropper (James) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio takes the Revenue per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/S calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPS Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio.

Cropper (James)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=4.24/16.59
=0.26

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Cropper (James)'s Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Mar25 is calculated as:

For example, Cropper (James)'s adjusted Revenue per Share data for the fiscal year that ended in Mar25 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar25 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar25)
=12.415/136.1000*136.1000
=12.415

Current CPI (Mar25) = 136.1000.

Cropper (James) Annual Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201603 11.948 100.400 16.196
201703 11.282 102.700 14.951
201803 11.469 105.100 14.852
201903 12.387 107.000 15.756
202003 12.269 108.600 15.376
202103 9.604 109.700 11.915
202203 13.136 116.500 15.346
202303 15.380 126.800 16.508
202403 12.588 131.600 13.018
202503 12.415 136.100 12.415

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.26 mean?
Cropper (James) (FRA:6JC) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.26 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cropper (James) and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 0.98. Over the past decade, Cropper (James)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 1.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #92 out of 247 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is Cropper (James)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Cropper (James)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.26 is 73% below median its 10-year median of 0.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.11 to a high of 1.97. The Forest Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.46. Cropper (James)'s value of 0.26 is 43.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #92 out of 247 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cropper (James) has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cropper (James)'s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #92 out of 247 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This puts Cropper (James) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.46. Cropper (James)'s value of 0.26 is 43.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Cropper (James)'s own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.11 to 1.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.98 vs. the industry median of 0.46, Cropper (James) has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for a Forest Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.46, based on 247 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cropper (James)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.26 is 43.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Cropper (James) and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cropper (James)'s current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.26, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 0.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cropper (James) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cropper (James) (FRA:6JC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.34, compared to a current price of €4.24 — trading 26.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.26, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 0.98 and 43.5% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.46. Cropper (James)'s overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cropper (James) (FRA:6JC), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.26 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Cropper (James) (FRA:6JC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cropper (James) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €4.24 is trading 26.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.34. GuruFocus considers Cropper (James) to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:6JC:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.26 (73% below median its 10-year median of 0.98)
  • GF Value™: €3.34 vs. price of €4.24 (26.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 43.5% below the Forest Products median (#92 of 247)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6JC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Cropper (James) Business Description

Other Exchanges CRPR:UK
Address Burneside Mills, Kendal, Cumbria, GBR, LA9 6PZ
Cropper (James) PLC serves in the UK-based paper products industry. It provides specialist paper products and other materials through four operating segments: Advanced Materials; Paper & Packaging; and Group Services and Eliminations. The company earns the majority of its revenue from the Paper & Packaging Segment in the United Kingdom. It also sells its products across the border in the European market, America, Asia, and others.
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