Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers has a current ratio of 3.96. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
JSE:CAT's Current Ratio is ranked better than 83.91% of 1032
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.57
vs JSE:CAT: 3.96
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Current Ratio Related Terms
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Current 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 Current Ratio Chart
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Annual Data
For the Publishing subindustry, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current 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 Current Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Current 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 Current Ratio of 3.96 as of Dec. 2025. This is 15% above median its historical median of 3.44. Over the past decade, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Current Ratio has ranged from 3.08 to 4.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #166 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Current Ratio too high?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' current Current Ratio of 3.96 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 3.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.08 to a high of 4.20. The Media - Diversified industry median Current Ratio is 1.57. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 3.96 is 152.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #166 out of 1032 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 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Current Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #166 out of 1032 companies for Current Ratio. This places Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.57. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 3.96 is 152.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' own Current Ratio has ranged from 3.08 to 4.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.44 vs. the industry median of 1.57, 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 Current Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Current Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.57, based on 1,032 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current 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 Current Ratio of 3.96 is 152.2% 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 Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.57 — 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 Current Ratio is 3.96, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 3.44. 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 R12.33, compared to a current price of R12.29 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 3.96, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 3.44 and 152.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.57. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT), the current Current Ratio is 3.96 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 R12.29 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R12.33.
GuruFocus considers Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CAT:
Current Ratio: 3.96 (15% above median its 10-year median of 3.44)
GF Value™: R12.33 vs. price of R12.29 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 152.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#166 of 1032)
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 Business Description
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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