Cropper (James)LSE:CRPR 70 FCF Margin % is 5.66% as of Sep. 2025, which is 156% above its 10-year median of 2.21. GuruFocus rates LSE:CRPR with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Forest Products companies, Cropper (James) ranks better than 75.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cropper (James)'s FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CRPR'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.07 Med: 2.21 Max: 6.11
Current: 5.27
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Cropper (James) was 6.11%. The lowest was -2.07%. And the median was 2.21%.
LSE:CRPR's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 75.09% of 281
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.06
vs LSE:CRPR: 5.27
Cropper (James) FCF Margin % Related Terms
Cropper (James) FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cropper (James)'s FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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) FCF Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Cropper (James)'s FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cropper (James)'s FCF Margin % falls into.
* 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) (LSE:CRPR) has a FCF Margin % of 5.66% as of Sep. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cropper (James) and its competitors. This is 156% above median its historical median of 2.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #70 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Cropper (James)'s FCF Margin % too high?
Cropper (James)'s current FCF Margin % of 5.66% is 156% above median its 10-year median of 2.21. The Forest Products industry median FCF Margin % is 0.06. Cropper (James)'s value of 5.66% is 9333.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #70 out of 281 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 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cropper (James)'s FCF Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #70 out of 281 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Cropper (James) in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.06. Cropper (James)'s value of 5.66% is 9333.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.21 vs. the industry median of 0.06, 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 FCF Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Forest Products companies is 0.06, based on 281 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cropper (James)'s current FCF Margin % of 5.66% is 9333.3% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Cropper (James) and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cropper (James)'s current FCF Margin % is 5.66%, which is 156% above median its own 10-year median of 2.21. 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) (LSE:CRPR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.10, compared to a current price of £3.45 — trading 11.3% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is 5.66%, which is 156% above median its 10-year median of 2.21 and 9333.3% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.06. Cropper (James)'s overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cropper (James) (LSE:CRPR), the current FCF Margin % is 5.66% 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) (LSE:CRPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cropper (James) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £3.45 is trading 11.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £3.10.
GuruFocus considers Cropper (James) to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CRPR:
FCF Margin %: 5.66% (156% above median its 10-year median of 2.21)
GF Value™: £3.10 vs. price of £3.45 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9333.3% above the Forest Products median (#70 of 281)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CRPR 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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