Cropper (James)FRA:6JC 67 EV-to-FCF is 8.03 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 9.94. 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 145 Forest Products companies, Cropper (James) ranks better than 75.86% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Cropper (James)'s Enterprise Value is €50.2 Mil.
Cropper (James)'s Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was €6.2 Mil. Therefore, Cropper (James)'s EV-to-FCF for today is 8.03.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cropper (James)'s EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:6JC'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -387.55 Med: 9.94 Max: 135.68
Current: 8.11
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Cropper (James) was 135.68. The lowest was -387.55. And the median was 9.94.
FRA:6JC's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 75.86% of 145
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 15.83
vs FRA:6JC: 8.11
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Cropper (James)'s PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Cropper (James)'s share price for today is €3.80.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cropper (James)'s Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was €-0.352.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Cropper (James) EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Cropper (James) EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cropper (James)'s EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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) EV-to-FCF vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Cropper (James)'s EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cropper (James)'s EV-to-FCF falls into.
Cropper (James)'s current Enterprise Value is €50.2 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Cropper (James)'s Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was €6.2 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-FCF of 8.03 as of Jul. 01, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Cropper (James) and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 9.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #35 out of 145 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Cropper (James)'s EV-to-FCF too high?
Cropper (James)'s current EV-to-FCF of 8.03 is 19% below median its 10-year median of 9.94. The Forest Products industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.83. Cropper (James)'s value of 8.03 is 49.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #35 out of 145 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 EV-to-FCF compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #35 out of 145 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Cropper (James) in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 15.83. Cropper (James)'s value of 8.03 is 49.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.94 vs. the industry median of 15.83, 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 EV-to-FCF for a Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Forest Products companies is 15.83, based on 145 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cropper (James)'s current EV-to-FCF of 8.03 is 49.3% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Cropper (James) and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 15.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cropper (James)'s current EV-to-FCF is 8.03, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 9.94. 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 EV-to-FCF is 8.03, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 9.94 and 49.3% below the Forest Products industry median of 15.83. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cropper (James) (FRA:6JC), the current EV-to-FCF is 8.03 as of Jul. 01, 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 €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:
EV-to-FCF: 8.03 (19% below median its 10-year median of 9.94)
GF Value™: €3.31 vs. price of €3.80 (14.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.3% below the Forest Products median (#35 of 145)
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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