Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) Days Payable: 92.80 (As of Dec. 2025) — 15% Above Median


JSE:CAT Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Ltd JSE:CAT
87 GF Score
Price R12.10
GF Value R12.36
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Days Payable?

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers JSE:CAT -2.34% 87 Days Payable is 92.80 as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 80.38. GuruFocus rates JSE:CAT with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of R12.36 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 916 Media - Diversified companies, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks better than 58.95% on this metric.

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's average Accounts Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R985 Mil. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,938 Mil. Hence, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Days Payable for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 92.80.

The historical rank and industry rank for Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

JSE:CAT' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 62.43   Med: 80.38   Max: 109.25
Current: 109.25

During the past 13 years, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's highest Days Payable was 109.25. The lowest was 62.43. And the median was 80.38.

JSE:CAT's Days Payable is ranked better than
58.95% of 916 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 83.87 vs JSE:CAT: 109.25

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Days Payable declined from Dec. 2024 (100.60) to Dec. 2025 (92.80). It may suggest that Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers accelerated paying its suppliers.


Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Days Payable Related Terms


Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Days Payable can be seen below:

* 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 Payable Chart

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Days Payable
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 66.60 82.24 78.52 92.32 88.11

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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JSE:CAT vs NYT, WLY: Days Payable Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Payable vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Days Payable falls into.


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Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Jun. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jun. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (943.514 + 764.862) / 2 ) / 3538.352*365
=854.188 / 3538.352*365
=88.11

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=( (764.862 + 1205.656) / 2 ) / 1937.572*365 / 2
=985.259 / 1937.572*365 / 2
=92.80

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 92.80 mean?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) has a Days Payable of 92.80 as of Dec. 2025. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 80.38. Over the past decade, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Days Payable has ranged from 62.43 to 109.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #376 out of 916 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 41%.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Days Payable too high?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' current Days Payable of 92.80 is 15% above median its 10-year median of 80.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.43 to a high of 109.25. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Payable is 83.87. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 92.80 is 10.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #376 out of 916 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Days Payable compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #376 out of 916 companies for Days Payable. This puts Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 83.87. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 92.80 is 10.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' own Days Payable has ranged from 62.43 to 109.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 80.38 vs. the industry median of 83.87, 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 Payable for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Payable among Media - Diversified companies is 83.87, based on 916 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable 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 Payable of 92.80 is 10.6% 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 Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Payable is 83.87 — 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 Payable is 92.80, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 80.38. 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 R12.36, compared to a current price of R12.10 — trading 2.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 92.80, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 80.38 and 10.6% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 83.87. 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 Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT), the current Days Payable is 92.80 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 R12.10 is trading 2.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R12.36. GuruFocus considers Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:CAT:

  • Days Payable: 92.80 (15% above median its 10-year median of 80.38)
  • GF Value™: R12.36 vs. price of R12.10 (2.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 10.6% above the Media - Diversified median (#376 of 916)

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

Address Caxton House, Craighall Park, 368 Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
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.
87GF Score

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