Cropper (James) (FRA:6JC) Interest Expense: €-1.1 Mil (TTM As of Sep. 2025)


FRA:6JC Cropper (James) PLC FRA:6JC
67 GF Score
Price €4.22
GF Value €3.40
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Cropper (James) Interest Expense?

Cropper (James) FRA:6JC +8.76% 67 Interest Expense is €-1.1 Mil as of Sep. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:6JC with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Cropper (James)'s interest expense for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was € -1.1 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 was €-1.1 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Cropper (James)'s Operating Income for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was € 2.6 Mil. Cropper (James)'s Interest Expense for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was € -1.1 Mil. Cropper (James)'s Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 2.26. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Cropper (James)  (FRA:6JC) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Cropper (James)'s Interest Expense for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was €-1.1 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was €2.6 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Sep. 2025 was €21.5 Mil.

Cropper (James)'s Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Sep. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Sep. 2025 )
=-1*2.594/-1.147
=2.26

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Cropper (James) Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cropper (James)'s Interest Expense 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) Interest Expense Chart

Cropper (James) Annual Data
Trend Mar16 Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25
Interest Expense
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.81 -0.56 -1.10 -1.17 -1.24

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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Cropper (James) Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-1.1 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of €-1.1 Mil mean?
Cropper (James) (FRA:6JC) has a Interest Expense of €-1.1 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Cropper (James) and its competitors.
Is Cropper (James)'s Interest Expense too high?
Cropper (James)'s current Interest Expense is €-1.1 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to SLVM?
Cropper (James)'s Interest Expense of €-1.1 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Forest Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Interest Expense should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Cropper (James) and its competitors. Cropper (James)'s current Interest Expense is €-1.1 Mil. 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 €3.40, compared to a current price of €4.22 — trading 24.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is €-1.1 Mil. Cropper (James)'s overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cropper (James) (FRA:6JC), the current Interest Expense is €-1.1 Mil 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 €4.22 is trading 24.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.40. GuruFocus considers Cropper (James) to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:6JC:

  • Interest Expense: €-1.1 Mil
  • GF Value™: €3.40 vs. price of €4.22 (24.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 7 warning signs

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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