Cropper (James)FRA:6JC 66 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.16% as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:6JC with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 272 Forest Products companies, Cropper (James) ranks better than 76.47% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, Cropper (James)'s Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 4.16%.
Cropper (James) (FRA:6JC) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
Cropper (James) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Cropper (James) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cropper (James)'s Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
FRA:6JC vs SLVM: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Cropper (James)'s Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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) Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Cropper (James)'s Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cropper (James)'s Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 4.16% mean?
Cropper (James) (FRA:6JC) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 4.16% as of Jul. 11, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Cropper (James) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #64 out of 272 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 23.5%.
Is Cropper (James)'s Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Cropper (James)'s current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.16%. Based on the distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #64 out of 272 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 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cropper (James)'s Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #64 out of 272 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This places Cropper (James) in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for a Forest Products company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Cropper (James) and its competitors. Cropper (James)'s current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.16%. 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 €3.46, compared to a current price of €4.30 — trading 24.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.16%. Cropper (James)'s overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cropper (James) (FRA:6JC), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 4.16% as of Jul. 11, 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 €4.30 is trading 24.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.46.
GuruFocus considers Cropper (James) to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6JC:
Net Debt Paydown Yield %: 4.16%
GF Value™: €3.46 vs. price of €4.30 (24.3% above fair value)
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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