Cropper (James) (FRA:6JC) 5-Year ROIIC % : 38.45% (As of Mar. 2025)

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FRA:6JC Cropper (James) PLC FRA:6JC
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What is Cropper (James) 5-Year ROIIC %?

Cropper (James) FRA:6JC +0.47% 70 5-Year ROIIC % is 38.45 as of Mar. 2025. GuruFocus rates FRA:6JC with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.32 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 262 Forest Products companies, Cropper (James) ranks better than 88.17% on this metric.

5-Year Return on Invested Incremental Capital (5-Year ROIIC %) measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 5-year. Cropper (James)'s 5-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 was 38.45%. High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.

The industry rank for Cropper (James)'s 5-Year ROIIC % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:6JC's 5-Year ROIIC % is ranked better than
88.17% of 262 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.275 vs FRA:6JC: 38.45

Cropper (James)  (FRA:6JC) 5-Year ROIIC % Explanation

Return on Incremental Invested Capital (ROIIC) is an extension of Return on Investment Capital (ROIC). ROIC % tells investors how efficiently that profitability is earned per dollar of company capital. ROIIC narrows the focus even further and shows how profitable each additional unit of capital investment could be. ROIIC % is a more powerful metric than ROIC because it measures how much money the company can generate going forward on future capital investments.

High ROIIC is generally an indication that your business is capital efficient or has a higher operating leverage.

Be Aware

It's important to keep in mind that when tracking ROIIC, the metric is better suited to forecasting the trend of future returns rather than measuring current return on investment.


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Cropper (James) 5-Year ROIIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Cropper (James)'s 5-Year ROIIC % can be seen below:

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* 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) 5-Year ROIIC % Chart

Cropper (James) Annual Data
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5-Year ROIIC %
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Cropper (James) Semi-Annual Data
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FRA:6JC vs SLVM: 5-Year ROIIC % Comparison

For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Cropper (James)'s 5-Year ROIIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year ROIIC % 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) 5-Year ROIIC % vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Cropper (James)'s 5-Year ROIIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cropper (James)'s 5-Year ROIIC % falls into.


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Cropper (James) 5-Year ROIIC % Calculation

Cropper (James)'s 5-Year ROIIC % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 is calculated as:

5-Year ROIIC %=5-Year Incremental Net Operating Profit After Taxes (NOPAT)**/5-Year Incremental Invested Capital**
=( 2.5516842 (Mar. 2025) - 6.331251 (Mar. 2020) )/( 67.081 (Mar. 2025) - 73.118 (Mar. 2020) )
=-3.7795668/-6.037
=62.61%***

* 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.

** Annual data of NOPAT and Invested Capital was used to calculate 5-Year ROIIC %.
*** Please be aware that the ROIIC (Return on Invested Capital) calculations are based on company-level data using the primary share class. The calculated data provided is for demonstration purposes and may slightly differ from the results displayed in the title due to potential variations caused by currency exchange rate differences throughout the year.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about 5-Year ROIIC % →
What does a 5-Year ROIIC % of 38.45 mean?
Cropper (James) (FRA:6JC) has a 5-Year ROIIC % of 38.45 as of Mar. 2025. 5-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 5-year. View historical data on Cropper (James) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #31 out of 262 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Cropper (James)'s 5-Year ROIIC % too high?
Cropper (James)'s current 5-Year ROIIC % is 38.45. The Forest Products industry median 5-Year ROIIC % is 0.28. Cropper (James)'s value of 38.45 is 13881.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #31 out of 262 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 70/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cropper (James)'s 5-Year ROIIC % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #31 out of 262 companies for 5-Year ROIIC %. This places Cropper (James) in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median 5-Year ROIIC % is 0.28. Cropper (James)'s value of 38.45 is 13881.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year ROIIC % for a Forest Products company?
The median 5-Year ROIIC % among Forest Products companies is 0.28, based on 262 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year ROIIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year ROIIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Cropper (James)'s current 5-Year ROIIC % of 38.45 is 13881.8% 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 5-Year ROIIC % mean?
A high 5-Year ROIIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year ROIIC % measures the change in earnings as a percentage of change in investment over 5-year. View historical data on Cropper (James) and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median 5-Year ROIIC % is 0.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cropper (James)'s current 5-Year ROIIC % is 38.45. 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 €3.32, compared to a current price of €4.32 — trading 30.1% above its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year ROIIC % is 38.45 and 13881.8% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.28. Cropper (James)'s overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year ROIIC % calculated?
5-Year ROIIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cropper (James) (FRA:6JC), the current 5-Year ROIIC % is 38.45 as of Mar. 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 €4.32 is trading 30.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.32. GuruFocus considers Cropper (James) to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:6JC:

  • 5-Year ROIIC %: 38.45
  • GF Value™: €3.32 vs. price of €4.32 (30.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 70/100 with 7 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 13881.8% above the Forest Products median (#31 of 262)

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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