Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.40.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.38.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Inventory Turnover for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Inventory to Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Days Inventory Related Terms
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory Chart
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Annual Data
For the Publishing subindustry, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 130.41 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 135.39. Over the past decade, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Days Inventory has ranged from 103.30 to 165.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #539 out of 663 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 81.3%.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Days Inventory too high?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' current Days Inventory of 130.41 is near median its 10-year median of 135.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 103.30 to a high of 165.63. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.70. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 130.41 is 354.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #539 out of 663 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Days Inventory compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #539 out of 663 companies for Days Inventory. This places Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.70. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 130.41 is 354.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' own Days Inventory has ranged from 103.30 to 165.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 135.39 vs. the industry median of 28.70, 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 Days Inventory for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 28.70, based on 663 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory of 130.41 is 354.4% 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.70 — 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 Days Inventory is 130.41, which is near median its own 10-year median of 135.39. 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 R12.37, compared to a current price of R12.50 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 130.41, which is near median its 10-year median of 135.39 and 354.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.70. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT), the current Days Inventory is 130.41 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of R12.50 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of R12.37.
GuruFocus considers Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CAT:
Days Inventory: 130.41 (near median its 10-year median of 135.39)
GF Value™: R12.37 vs. price of R12.50 (1.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 354.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#539 of 663)
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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