Go Pro

James Cropper (CRPR) Competitors

James Cropper logo
GBX 370.60 0.00 (0.00%)
As of 07/8/2026 12:19 PM Eastern

CRPR vs. MNDI, SYNT, ALL, MNRG, and SML

Should you buy James Cropper stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares James Cropper with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with James Cropper include Mondi (MNDI), Synthomer (SYNT), Atlantic Lithium (ALL), MetalNRG (MNRG), and Strategic Minerals (SML). These companies are all part of the "basic materials" sector.

How does James Cropper compare to Mondi?

Mondi (LON:MNDI) and James Cropper (LON:CRPR) are both basic materials companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, analyst recommendations, dividends, media sentiment, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation and profitability.

Mondi has higher revenue and earnings than James Cropper. James Cropper is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Mondi, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Mondi£7.66B0.40£460.67M£37.4018.39
James Cropper£101.19M0.35-£3.99M-£28.60N/A

55.1% of Mondi shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.1% of James Cropper shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Mondi shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 30.3% of James Cropper shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Mondi had 2 more articles in the media than James Cropper. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Mondi and 4 mentions for James Cropper. Mondi's average media sentiment score of 0.62 beat James Cropper's score of 0.49 indicating that Mondi is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Mondi
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
James Cropper
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Mondi has a net margin of 1.40% compared to James Cropper's net margin of -2.71%. Mondi's return on equity of 1.69% beat James Cropper's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Mondi1.40% 1.69% 3.13%
James Cropper -2.71%-12.28%1.18%

Mondi currently has a consensus target price of GBX 1,035, suggesting a potential upside of 50.50%. Given Mondi's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Mondi is more favorable than James Cropper.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Mondi
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.50
James Cropper
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Mondi has a beta of 0.577, indicating that its share price is 42% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, James Cropper has a beta of 0.48, indicating that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Mondi beats James Cropper on 15 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does James Cropper compare to Synthomer?

Synthomer (LON:SYNT) and James Cropper (LON:CRPR) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, profitability and risk.

15.3% of Synthomer shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.1% of James Cropper shares are held by institutional investors. 5.0% of Synthomer shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 30.3% of James Cropper shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Synthomer presently has a consensus target price of GBX 86.75, indicating a potential upside of 4.39%. Given Synthomer's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Synthomer is more favorable than James Cropper.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Synthomer
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.00
James Cropper
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

Synthomer has a beta of 1.02, indicating that its stock price is 2% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, James Cropper has a beta of 0.48, indicating that its stock price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

James Cropper has a net margin of -2.71% compared to Synthomer's net margin of -9.03%. James Cropper's return on equity of -12.28% beat Synthomer's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Synthomer-9.03% -16.66% -0.28%
James Cropper -2.71%-12.28%1.18%

James Cropper has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Synthomer. James Cropper is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Synthomer, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Synthomer£1.74B0.08-£82.04M-£96.00N/A
James Cropper£101.19M0.35-£3.99M-£28.60N/A

In the previous week, James Cropper had 3 more articles in the media than Synthomer. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for James Cropper and 1 mentions for Synthomer. Synthomer's average media sentiment score of 1.50 beat James Cropper's score of 0.49 indicating that Synthomer is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Synthomer
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Very Positive
James Cropper
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Summary

James Cropper beats Synthomer on 9 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does James Cropper compare to Atlantic Lithium?

James Cropper (LON:CRPR) and Atlantic Lithium (LON:ALL) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, valuation and institutional ownership.

In the previous week, James Cropper had 3 more articles in the media than Atlantic Lithium. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for James Cropper and 1 mentions for Atlantic Lithium. James Cropper's average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat Atlantic Lithium's score of 0.00 indicating that James Cropper is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
James Cropper
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Atlantic Lithium
0 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

17.1% of James Cropper shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 6.4% of Atlantic Lithium shares are held by institutional investors. 30.3% of James Cropper shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 4.6% of Atlantic Lithium shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

James Cropper has higher revenue and earnings than Atlantic Lithium. Atlantic Lithium is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than James Cropper, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
James Cropper£101.19M0.35-£3.99M-£28.60N/A
Atlantic Lithium£10.65K11,689.37-£27.20M-£1.00N/A

James Cropper has a beta of 0.48, suggesting that its stock price is 52% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Atlantic Lithium has a beta of 0.386, suggesting that its stock price is 61% less volatile than the broader market.

Atlantic Lithium has a consensus price target of GBX 37, suggesting a potential upside of 138.33%. Given Atlantic Lithium's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Atlantic Lithium is more favorable than James Cropper.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
James Cropper
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00
Atlantic Lithium
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

James Cropper has a net margin of -2.71% compared to Atlantic Lithium's net margin of -2,532.15%. James Cropper's return on equity of -12.28% beat Atlantic Lithium's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
James Cropper-2.71% -12.28% 1.18%
Atlantic Lithium -2,532.15%-15.05%-18.38%

Summary

James Cropper beats Atlantic Lithium on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does James Cropper compare to MetalNRG?

MetalNRG (LON:MNRG) and James Cropper (LON:CRPR) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, earnings, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment and dividends.

17.1% of James Cropper shares are held by institutional investors. 28.7% of MetalNRG shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 30.3% of James Cropper shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

MetalNRG has a beta of 0.6, suggesting that its share price is 40% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, James Cropper has a beta of 0.48, suggesting that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

MetalNRG has higher earnings, but lower revenue than James Cropper.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
MetalNRG-£38.42K0.00-£2.32MN/AN/A
James Cropper£101.19M0.35-£3.99M-£28.60N/A

MetalNRG has a net margin of 0.00% compared to James Cropper's net margin of -2.71%. James Cropper's return on equity of -12.28% beat MetalNRG's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
MetalNRGN/A -344.12% -121.96%
James Cropper -2.71%-12.28%1.18%

In the previous week, James Cropper had 4 more articles in the media than MetalNRG. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for James Cropper and 0 mentions for MetalNRG. James Cropper's average media sentiment score of 0.49 beat MetalNRG's score of 0.00 indicating that James Cropper is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
MetalNRG Neutral
James Cropper Neutral

Summary

James Cropper beats MetalNRG on 7 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does James Cropper compare to Strategic Minerals?

Strategic Minerals (LON:SML) and James Cropper (LON:CRPR) are both small-cap basic materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, dividends, media sentiment and institutional ownership.

Strategic Minerals has a beta of 0.905, indicating that its share price is 10% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, James Cropper has a beta of 0.48, indicating that its share price is 52% less volatile than the broader market.

0.0% of Strategic Minerals shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.1% of James Cropper shares are owned by institutional investors. 14.7% of Strategic Minerals shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 30.3% of James Cropper shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

James Cropper has a net margin of -2.71% compared to Strategic Minerals' net margin of -3.23%. Strategic Minerals' return on equity of -2.03% beat James Cropper's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Strategic Minerals-3.23% -2.03% 4.39%
James Cropper -2.71%-12.28%1.18%

In the previous week, James Cropper had 2 more articles in the media than Strategic Minerals. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for James Cropper and 2 mentions for Strategic Minerals. Strategic Minerals' average media sentiment score of 0.54 beat James Cropper's score of 0.49 indicating that Strategic Minerals is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Strategic Minerals
1 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
James Cropper
1 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

James Cropper has higher revenue and earnings than Strategic Minerals. Strategic Minerals is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than James Cropper, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Strategic Minerals£4.23M25.98-£13.68M-£0.01N/A
James Cropper£101.19M0.35-£3.99M-£28.60N/A

Summary

James Cropper beats Strategic Minerals on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

Get James Cropper News Delivered to You Automatically

Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for CRPR and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter.

Subscribe Now
SMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy.

New MarketBeat Followers Over Time

This chart shows the number of new MarketBeat users adding CRPR and its top 5 competitors to their watchlist. Each company is represented with a line over a 90 day period.
Skip Chart

Media Sentiment Over Time

This chart shows the average media sentiment of LON and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.
Skip Chart

CRPR vs. The Competition

MetricJames CropperPaper & Paper Products IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£35.41M£1.03B£4.52B£2.76B
Dividend Yield2.48%2.91%5.02%6.15%
P/E Ratio-12.964.2320.69369.46
Price / Sales0.3524.875,997.1484,571.55
Price / Cash5.9118.2626.6027.87
Price / Book1.390.998.777.62
Net Income-£3.99M£91.41M£157.26M£5.89B
7 Day Performance-0.11%-0.24%-2.20%-0.93%
1 Month Performance5.81%-1.73%-3.06%-1.24%
1 Year Performance68.45%8.90%40.77%61.31%

James Cropper Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CRPR
James Cropper
N/AGBX 370.60
flat
N/A+71.5%£35.41M£101.19MN/A600
MNDI
Mondi
4.9124 of 5 stars
GBX 711.60
-1.1%
GBX 1,035
+45.4%
-41.8%£3.14B£7.66B19.0321,200
SYNT
Synthomer
2.2771 of 5 stars
GBX 80.40
+3.5%
GBX 86.75
+7.9%
-14.4%£130.83M£1.74BN/A4,200
ALL
Atlantic Lithium
1.2193 of 5 stars
GBX 15.50
+1.3%
GBX 37
+138.7%
+122.4%£124.23M£10.65KN/A54,500
MNRG
MetalNRG
N/AN/AN/AN/A£119.93M-£38.42KN/A6

Related Companies and Tools


This page (LON:CRPR) was last updated on 7/9/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
From Our Partners