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Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,779 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R750 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT Chart
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Annual Data
For the Publishing subindustry, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's current Enterprise Value is R1,347 Mil.
For company reported semi-annually, GuruFocus uses latest annual data as the TTM data. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R750 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT of 1.80 as of Aug. 12, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 2.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #63 out of 633 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' EV-to-EBIT too high?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' current EV-to-EBIT of 1.80 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 2.37. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.56. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 1.80 is 83% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #63 out of 633 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 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' EV-to-EBIT compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #63 out of 633 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 10.56. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 1.80 is 83% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.37 vs. the industry median of 10.56, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers has consistently been below 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Media - Diversified companies is 10.56, based on 633 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT of 1.80 is 83% below 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 10.56 — 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 EV-to-EBIT is 1.80, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 2.37. 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 R11.36, compared to a current price of R11.78 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 1.80, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 2.37 and 83% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 10.56. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT), the current EV-to-EBIT is 1.80 as of Aug. 12, 2026. 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 R11.78 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of R11.36.
GuruFocus considers Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CAT:
EV-to-EBIT: 1.80 (24% below median its 10-year median of 2.37)
GF Value™: R11.36 vs. price of R11.78 (3.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83% below the Media - Diversified median (#63 of 633)
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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