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CRPR vs. AXS, SCS, WBI, KEFI, and BTG

Should you buy James Cropper stock or one of its competitors? James Cropper's main competitors and comparable companies include Accsys Technologies (AXS), ScS Group (SCS), Woodbois (WBI), KEFI Gold and Copper (KEFI), and BTG (BTG). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "materials" sector.

How does James Cropper compare to Accsys Technologies?

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

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Accsys Technologies£153.28M1.13-£21.68M£2.5527.45
James Cropper£102.93M0.42-£3.99M£30.8014.52

Accsys Technologies has a beta of 1.163, indicating that its stock price is 16% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, James Cropper has a beta of 0.488, indicating that its stock price is 51% less volatile than the broader market.

Accsys Technologies presently has a consensus target price of GBX 115, indicating a potential upside of 64.29%. Given Accsys Technologies' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Accsys Technologies is more favorable than James Cropper.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Accsys Technologies
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00
James Cropper
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0.00

20.9% of Accsys Technologies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 17.1% of James Cropper shares are owned by institutional investors. 3.9% of Accsys Technologies shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 29.6% of James Cropper shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Accsys Technologies has a net margin of 4.27% compared to James Cropper's net margin of 2.82%. James Cropper's return on equity of 11.95% beat Accsys Technologies' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Accsys Technologies4.27% 6.44% -0.30%
James Cropper 2.82%11.95%1.18%

In the previous week, Accsys Technologies' average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled James Cropper'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
Accsys Technologies Neutral
James Cropper Neutral

Summary

Accsys Technologies beats James Cropper on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does James Cropper compare to ScS Group?

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

James Cropper has a beta of 0.488, indicating that its stock price is 51% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, ScS Group has a beta of 0.75, indicating that its stock price is 25% less volatile than the broader market.

James Cropper has a net margin of 2.82% compared to ScS Group's net margin of 1.37%. James Cropper's return on equity of 11.95% beat ScS Group's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
James Cropper2.82% 11.95% 1.18%
ScS Group 1.37%9.30%2.77%

In the previous week, James Cropper's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled ScS Group'saverage media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
James Cropper Neutral
ScS Group Neutral

17.1% of James Cropper shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 74.1% of ScS Group shares are held by institutional investors. 29.6% of James Cropper shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 7.8% of ScS Group shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

ScS Group has higher revenue and earnings than James Cropper. ScS Group 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£102.93M0.42-£3.99M£30.8014.52
ScS Group£325.86M0.00£4.45M£0.12N/A

Summary

ScS Group beats James Cropper on 6 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does James Cropper compare to Woodbois?

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

17.1% of James Cropper shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 1.7% of Woodbois shares are held by institutional investors. 29.6% of James Cropper shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 32.2% of Woodbois shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

James Cropper has a net margin of 2.82% compared to Woodbois' net margin of -102.33%. James Cropper's return on equity of 11.95% beat Woodbois' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
James Cropper2.82% 11.95% 1.18%
Woodbois -102.33%-5.42%-2.44%

In the previous week, James Cropper's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled Woodbois'average media sentiment score.

Company Overall Sentiment
James Cropper Neutral
Woodbois Neutral

James Cropper has higher revenue and earnings than Woodbois. Woodbois 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£102.93M0.42-£3.99M£30.8014.52
Woodbois£14.36M0.13-£14.69M-£0.20N/A

James Cropper has a beta of 0.488, suggesting that its stock price is 51% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Woodbois has a beta of 0.5, suggesting that its stock price is 50% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

James Cropper beats Woodbois on 9 of the 11 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does James Cropper compare to KEFI Gold and Copper?

James Cropper (LON:CRPR) and KEFI Gold and Copper (LON:KEFI) are both small-cap materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, dividends, valuation, risk, institutional ownership and earnings.

17.1% of James Cropper shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 0.4% of KEFI Gold and Copper shares are held by institutional investors. 29.6% of James Cropper shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 1.9% of KEFI Gold and Copper 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.

James Cropper has a net margin of 2.82% compared to KEFI Gold and Copper's net margin of 0.00%. James Cropper's return on equity of 11.95% beat KEFI Gold and Copper's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
James Cropper2.82% 11.95% 1.18%
KEFI Gold and Copper N/A -20.68%-9.29%

In the previous week, KEFI Gold and Copper had 2 more articles in the media than James Cropper. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for KEFI Gold and Copper and 0 mentions for James Cropper. KEFI Gold and Copper's average media sentiment score of 0.03 beat James Cropper's score of 0.00 indicating that KEFI Gold and Copper is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
James Cropper Neutral
KEFI Gold and Copper Neutral

James Cropper has higher revenue and earnings than KEFI Gold and Copper. KEFI Gold and Copper 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£102.93M0.42-£3.99M£30.8014.52
KEFI Gold and CopperN/AN/A-£6.44M-£0.11N/A

James Cropper has a beta of 0.488, indicating that its stock price is 51% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, KEFI Gold and Copper has a beta of 1.762, indicating that its stock price is 76% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

James Cropper beats KEFI Gold and Copper on 9 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does James Cropper compare to BTG?

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

In the previous week, BTG had 8 more articles in the media than James Cropper. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for BTG and 0 mentions for James Cropper. BTG's average media sentiment score of 0.01 beat James Cropper's score of 0.00 indicating that BTG is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Overall Sentiment
James Cropper Neutral
BTG Neutral

James Cropper has a net margin of 2.82% compared to BTG's net margin of 0.00%. James Cropper's return on equity of 11.95% beat BTG's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
James Cropper2.82% 11.95% 1.18%
BTG N/A N/A N/A

17.1% of James Cropper shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 20.3% of BTG shares are held by institutional investors. 29.6% of James Cropper shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 19.7% of BTG shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
James Cropper£102.93M0.42-£3.99M£30.8014.52
BTG£168.50M1.05N/A£5.1021.47

BTG has a consensus price target of GBX 160, suggesting a potential upside of 46.12%. Given BTG's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe BTG 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
BTG
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Summary

BTG beats James Cropper on 9 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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CRPR vs. The Competition

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MetricJames CropperPaper & Forest Products IndustryMaterials SectorLON Exchange
Market Cap£42.72M£3.61B£4.81B£2.86B
Dividend Yield2.48%10.29%4.71%6.10%
P/E Ratio14.5212.5127.09367.98
Price / Sales0.426.564,307.3683,205.71
Price / Cash5.9137.8524.6527.89
Price / Book1.671.838.797.22
Net Income-£3.99M£163.64M£155.10M£5.89B
7 Day Performance0.25%-2.46%-0.49%0.19%
1 Month Performance13.22%2.73%8.00%2.79%
1 Year Performance77.99%-3.88%42.35%64.20%

James Cropper Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
CRPR
James Cropper
N/AGBX 447.10
+0.5%		N/A+72.3%£42.72M£102.93M14.52600
AXS
Accsys Technologies
1.9381 of 5 stars		GBX 69
-3.0%		GBX 115
+66.7%		+23.0%£170.08M£153.28M27.062,080
SCS
ScS Group
N/AN/AN/AN/A£91.53M£325.86M2,250.0011,800
WBI
Woodbois
N/AGBX 0.03
flat		N/AN/A£1.87M£14.36MN/A420
KEFI
KEFI Gold and Copper
N/AGBX 1.26
+7.7%		N/A+101.7%£173.80MN/AN/A60

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This page (LON:CRPR) was last updated on 8/18/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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