Cropper (James)FRA:6JC 67 Gross Margin % is 65.33% as of Sep. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 62.44. 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 279 Forest Products companies, Cropper (James) ranks better than 96.42% on this metric.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Cropper (James) had a gross margin of 65.33% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Cropper (James) Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cropper (James) Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cropper (James)'s Gross 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 Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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) Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Cropper (James)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cropper (James)'s Gross 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Cropper (James) (FRA:6JC) has a Gross Margin % of 65.33% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cropper (James) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 62.44. Over the past decade, Cropper (James)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.18 to 65.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #10 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 3.6%.
Is Cropper (James)'s Gross Margin % too high?
Cropper (James)'s current Gross Margin % of 65.33% is near median its 10-year median of 62.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.18 to a high of 65.18. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Cropper (James)'s value of 65.33% is 242.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #10 out of 279 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 Gross Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #10 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cropper (James) in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Cropper (James)'s value of 65.33% is 242.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Cropper (James)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.18 to 65.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.44 vs. the industry median of 19.05, 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 Gross Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 19.05, based on 279 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cropper (James)'s current Gross Margin % of 65.33% is 242.9% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cropper (James) and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cropper (James)'s current Gross Margin % is 65.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 62.44. 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 Gross Margin % is 65.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 62.44 and 242.9% above the Forest Products industry median of 19.05. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cropper (James) (FRA:6JC), the current Gross Margin % is 65.33% 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:
Gross Margin %: 65.33% (near median its 10-year median of 62.44)
GF Value™: €3.31 vs. price of €3.80 (14.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 242.9% above the Forest Products median (#10 of 279)
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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