Cropper (James) (LSE:CRPR) Moat Score: 0/10 (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


LSE:CRPR Cropper (James) PLC LSE:CRPR
69 GF Score
Price £3.85
GF Value £3.10
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 7 Warning Signs
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What is Cropper (James) Moat Score?

Cropper (James) has the Moat Score of 0, which implies that the company might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Cropper (James) has

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Cropper (James) might have No Moat - No discernible moat.

Cropper (James)  (LSE:CRPR) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Cropper (James) Moat Score Related Terms

LSE:CRPR
69GF Score
Cropper (James) PLC LSE:CRPR
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Is Cropper (James) (LSE:CRPR) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cropper (James) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £3.85 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of £3.10. GuruFocus considers Cropper (James) to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CRPR:

  • Moat Score: 0
  • GF Value™: £3.10 vs. price of £3.85 (24.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 7 warning signs

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Cropper (James) Business Description

Other Exchanges 6JC:Germany
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.
69GF Score

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£3.85
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