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Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is an indicator of a company's growth potential, it shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings, i.e. profits after dividend payments.
Cropper (James)'s 10-Year RORE % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was -2,097.98%.
The industry rank for Cropper (James)'s 10-Year RORE % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:6JC's 10-Year RORE % is ranked worse than 99.55% of 224
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: -1.005
vs FRA:6JC: -2097.98
Return on Retained Earnings (RORE) is important to investors because it reveals a company's efficiency and growth potential. A higher RORE indicates a higher return. A high RORE indicates that the company should reinvest profits into the business. A lower RORE suggests that the company should distribute profits to shareholders by paying out dividends, since those dollars aren't generating much additional growth for the company.
There are a several different ways to arrive at the Return on Retained Earnings. The simplest way to calculate it is by using published information on Earnings per Share (EPS) and Dividend per Share (DPS) over a selected period. Here, 10-year period is chosen.
Be Aware
Please keep in mind that the RORE is relative to the nature of the business and its competitors. If another company in the same sector is producing a lower return on retained earnings, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad investment. It may just suggest the company is older and no longer in a high growth stage. At such a stage in the business cycle, it would be expected to see a lower RORE and higher dividend payout.
Cropper (James) 10-Year RORE % Related Terms
Cropper (James) 10-Year RORE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cropper (James)'s 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE %, along with its competitors' market caps and 10-Year RORE % 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) 10-Year RORE % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Cropper (James)'s 10-Year RORE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cropper (James)'s 10-Year RORE % 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.
In the calculation of 10-Year RORE %, the most recent and first period EPS (Diluted) is the trailing twelve months (TTM) data ended in Sep. 2025 and 10-year before.
Cropper (James) (FRA:6JC) has a 10-Year RORE % of -2,097.98 as of Sep. 2025. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Cropper (James) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #223 out of 224 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 99.6%.
Is Cropper (James)'s 10-Year RORE % too high?
Cropper (James)'s current 10-Year RORE % is -2,097.98. Based on the distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #223 out of 224 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 10-Year RORE % compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Cropper (James) ranks #223 out of 224 companies for 10-Year RORE %. This places Cropper (James) in the lower half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 10-Year RORE % for a Forest Products company?
A good 10-Year RORE % depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, 10-Year RORE % 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 10-Year RORE % mean?
A high 10-Year RORE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 10-Year RORE % shows how much a company earns by reinvesting its retained earnings in 10-year. View historical data on Cropper (James) and its competitors. Cropper (James)'s current 10-Year RORE % is -2,097.98. 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 €4.24 — trading 27.7% above its estimated fair value. The current 10-Year RORE % is -2,097.98. 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 10-Year RORE % calculated?
10-Year RORE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cropper (James) (FRA:6JC), the current 10-Year RORE % is -2,097.98 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 €4.24 is trading 27.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.32.
GuruFocus considers Cropper (James) to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6JC:
10-Year RORE %: -2,097.98
GF Value™: €3.32 vs. price of €4.24 (27.7% 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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