Cropper (James)LSE:CRPR 70 OCF Margin % is 6.30% as of Sep. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 6.51. 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 282 Forest Products companies, Cropper (James) ranks better than 56.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cropper (James)'s OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CRPR'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.33 Med: 6.51 Max: 12.48
Current: 6.99
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Cropper (James) was 12.48%. The lowest was 3.33%. And the median was 6.51%.
LSE:CRPR's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 56.38% of 282
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 5.555
vs LSE:CRPR: 6.99
Cropper (James) OCF Margin % Related Terms
Cropper (James) OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cropper (James)'s OCF 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 OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF 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) OCF Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Cropper (James)'s OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cropper (James)'s OCF 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 OCF Margin % of 6.30% as of Sep. 2025. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Cropper (James) and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.51. Over the past decade, Cropper (James)'s OCF Margin % has ranged from 3.33 to 12.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #123 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is Cropper (James)'s OCF Margin % too high?
Cropper (James)'s current OCF Margin % of 6.30% is near median its 10-year median of 6.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.33 to a high of 12.48. The Forest Products industry median OCF Margin % is 5.56. Cropper (James)'s value of 6.30% is 13.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #123 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 OCF Margin % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #123 out of 282 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Cropper (James) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.56. Cropper (James)'s value of 6.30% is 13.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Cropper (James)'s own OCF Margin % has ranged from 3.33 to 12.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.51 vs. the industry median of 5.56, 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 OCF Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median OCF Margin % among Forest Products companies is 5.56, based on 282 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cropper (James)'s current OCF Margin % of 6.30% is 13.4% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Cropper (James) and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cropper (James)'s current OCF Margin % is 6.30%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.51. 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 OCF Margin % is 6.30%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.51 and 13.4% above the Forest Products industry median of 5.56. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cropper (James) (LSE:CRPR), the current OCF Margin % is 6.30% 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:
OCF Margin %: 6.30% (near median its 10-year median of 6.51)
GF Value™: £3.10 vs. price of £3.45 (11.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.4% above the Forest Products median (#123 of 282)
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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