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Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers has a Cash Ratio of 1.96. It generally indicates that the company is able to cover all short-term debt and still have cash remaining.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) Cash Ratio Explanation
The cash ratio is more conservative than other liquidity ratios, such as Quick Ratio and Current Ratio, because it only considers a company's most liquid resources. The numerator of cash ratio only considers Cash, Cash Equivalents and marketable securities. Other current assets, such as accounts receivable and inventories, are not included. The rationale is that these assets may require time to be transformed into cash, and the amount of money received is also uncertain.
The cash ratio shows a company’s ability to pay all current liabilities immediately without selling or liquidating other assets. Generally speaking, a higher cash ratio suggests the company has a stronger ability to cover its short-term debt. However, a high cash ratio could also indicate inefficient management: the company is inefficient in making full utilization of cash to invest protential profitable project. It may also suggest that the company is not confident about future profitability.
In general, the higher the cash ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Cash Ratio Related Terms
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Cash Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Cash Ratio Chart
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Annual Data
For the Publishing subindustry, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Cash Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cash Ratio 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.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Cash Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Cash Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Cash Ratio 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.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) has a Cash Ratio of 1.96 as of Dec. 2025. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 1.51. Over the past decade, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 2.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #182 out of 999 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Cash Ratio too high?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' current Cash Ratio of 1.96 is 30% above median its 10-year median of 1.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.73 to a high of 2.24. The Media - Diversified industry median Cash Ratio is 0.55. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 1.96 is 256.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #182 out of 999 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Cash Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #182 out of 999 companies for Cash Ratio. This places Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cash Ratio is 0.55. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 1.96 is 256.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' own Cash Ratio has ranged from 0.73 to 2.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.51 vs. the industry median of 0.55, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Cash Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.55, based on 999 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cash Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cash Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's current Cash Ratio of 1.96 is 256.4% 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 Cash Ratio mean?
A high Cash Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cashflow ratio is the ratio of Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities to current liabilities. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Cash Ratio is 0.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's current Cash Ratio is 1.96, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 1.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R12.48, compared to a current price of R11.80 — trading 5.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Ratio is 1.96, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 1.51 and 256.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.55. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Ratio calculated?
Cash Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT), the current Cash Ratio is 1.96 as of Dec. 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 Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R11.80 is trading 5.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R12.48.
GuruFocus considers Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CAT:
Cash Ratio: 1.96 (30% above median its 10-year median of 1.51)
GF Value™: R12.48 vs. price of R11.80 (5.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 256.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#182 of 999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:CAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Ltd is involved in the publishing and printing of newspapers and magazines, as well as in the manufacturing and distribution of packaging, stationery, and labels. It operates through three reportable segments: Publishing, Printing and Distribution; Packaging and Stationery; and Other. The Publishing, Printing and Distribution segment derives revenue from newspaper publishing and printing, digital assets, web and gravure printing, and book and magazine printing. The Packaging and Stationery segment derives revenue from selling packaging and stationery products. The Other segment derives revenue from dividends, intergroup rent, and interest. The majority of revenue comes from Packaging and Stationery.
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