409.28p
James Cropper PLC (CRPR) is a publicly traded paper and paper products business based in the UK which employs around 600 staff. James Cropper is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and traded in sterling. Its current price of 409.275p is 60.5% up on its price a month ago (255p).
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- Open your account. Provide your personal information and sign up.
- Confirm your payment details. You'll need to fund your account with a bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
- Search the platform for stock code: CRPR in this case.
- Research shares. The platform should provide the latest information available.
- Buy your shares. Place a market order or limit order with your preferred number of shares. It's that simple.
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Alternative ways to invest in James Cropper
Buying shares in just one company is generally considered a riskier bet than investing in a range of investments - AKA a "diversified portfolio". Experts generally recommend holding a mix of investments in specific assets and funds. Funds are ready-made portfolios of multiple companies' shares (potentially including James Cropper), and the idea is that drops in the value of one constituent company's share price might be offset by rises in others.
James Cropper is a major part of the London stock exchange, so it's included in many global funds and investment trusts, as well as tracker-style exchange traded funds (ETFs).
Is it a good time to buy James Cropper stock?
Only you can make the decision on the time to leap... but here's some supporting information and analysis.
Share price volatility
Over the last 12 months, James Cropper's shares have ranged in value from as little as 212 up to 944.7448. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (LSE average) beta is 1, while James Cropper's is 0.649. This would suggest that James Cropper's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).
Historical closes compared with the last close of 409.275
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The gauge below shows real-time ratings that are based on 26 popular indicators such as moving averages, for specific time periods. It's not a recommendation but is simply technical analysis that can form part of your research.
Finder might not agree with the analysis and we take no responsibility. We also give no representations or warranty on the accuracy or completeness of the information provided on this page.
- Start investing from $50
- Pay no stamp duty on UK shares
- Commission-free trading. Other fees may apply.
All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
Is James Cropper under- or over-valued?
Valuing a stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge value. Check out the James Cropper P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA
James Cropper's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 10x. In other words, James Cropper shares trade at around 10x recent earnings.
That's comparable to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the United Kingdom stock market as of 09 November, 2023 (10).
James Cropper's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is £10.3 million.
The EBITDA is a measure of a James Cropper's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.
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All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you’re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.
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