Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 4.50% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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JSE:CAT Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Ltd JSE:CAT
89 GF Score
Price R11.39
GF Value R12.52
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers JSE:CAT -0.96% 89 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.50% as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 4.50. GuruFocus rates JSE:CAT with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of R12.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 758 Media - Diversified companies, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks better than 51.98% on this metric.

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's EBITDA per Share for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R1.63.

During the past 12 months, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -16.50% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 4.50% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 25.90% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers was 70.70% per year. The lowest was -33.50% per year. And the median was 4.50% per year.


Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers  (JSE:CAT) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.


Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


JSE:CAT vs NYT, WLY: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


JSE:CAT
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Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.50% mean?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.50% as of Dec. 2025. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #364 out of 758 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.50% is near median its 10-year median of 4.50. The Media - Diversified industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.35. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 4.50% is 34.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #364 out of 758 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #364 out of 758 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.35. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 4.50% is 34.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.50 vs. the industry median of 3.35, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Media - Diversified company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Media - Diversified companies is 3.35, based on 758 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 4.50% is 34.3% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 3.35 — 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.50%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.50. 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 R12.52, compared to a current price of R11.39 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.50%, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.50 and 34.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 3.35. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.50% 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 R11.39 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of R12.52. GuruFocus considers Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:CAT:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 4.50% (near median its 10-year median of 4.50)
  • GF Value™: R12.52 vs. price of R11.39 (9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 34.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#364 of 758)

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

Other Exchanges CATP:South Africa
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.
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