Cropper (James)FRA:6JC 67 Days Payable is 121.61 as of Sep. 2025, which is 60% above its 10-year median of 75.81. GuruFocus rates FRA:6JC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 276 Forest Products companies, Cropper (James) ranks better than 86.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cropper (James)'s Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:6JC'
s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 50.66 Med: 75.81 Max: 140.83
Current: 140.83
During the past 13 years, Cropper (James)'s highest Days Payable was 140.83. The lowest was 50.66. And the median was 75.81.
FRA:6JC's Days Payable is ranked better than 86.96% of 276
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 57.93
vs FRA:6JC: 140.83
Cropper (James)'s Days Payable
declined
from Sep. 2024 (125.31) to Sep. 2025 (121.61).
It may suggest that Cropper (James)accelerated paying its suppliers.
Cropper (James) Days Payable Related Terms
Cropper (James) Days Payable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cropper (James)'s Days Payable 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.
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Cropper (James)'s Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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) Days Payable vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Cropper (James)'s Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cropper (James)'s Days Payable falls into.
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
Cropper (James)'s Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as
* 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) (FRA:6JC) has a Days Payable of 121.61 as of Sep. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Cropper (James) and its competitors. This is 60% above median its historical median of 75.81. Over the past decade, Cropper (James)'s Days Payable has ranged from 50.66 to 140.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #36 out of 276 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is Cropper (James)'s Days Payable too high?
Cropper (James)'s current Days Payable of 121.61 is 60% above median its 10-year median of 75.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.66 to a high of 140.83. The Forest Products industry median Days Payable is 57.93. Cropper (James)'s value of 121.61 is 109.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #36 out of 276 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cropper (James) has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cropper (James)'s Days Payable compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #36 out of 276 companies for Days Payable. This places Cropper (James) in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 57.93. Cropper (James)'s value of 121.61 is 109.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Cropper (James)'s own Days Payable has ranged from 50.66 to 140.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 75.81 vs. the industry median of 57.93, Cropper (James) has consistently been above 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 Days Payable for a Forest Products company?
The median Days Payable among Forest Products companies is 57.93, based on 276 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cropper (James)'s current Days Payable of 121.61 is 109.9% above 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Cropper (James) and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Days Payable is 57.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cropper (James)'s current Days Payable is 121.61, which is 60% above median its own 10-year median of 75.81. 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 €3.31, compared to a current price of €3.80 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 121.61, which is 60% above median its 10-year median of 75.81 and 109.9% above the Forest Products industry median of 57.93. Cropper (James)'s overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cropper (James) (FRA:6JC), the current Days Payable is 121.61 as of Sep. 2025. 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 €3.80 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.31.
GuruFocus considers Cropper (James) to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6JC:
Days Payable: 121.61 (60% above median its 10-year median of 75.81)
GF Value™: €3.31 vs. price of €3.80 (14.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 109.9% above the Forest Products median (#36 of 276)
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) 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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