Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) FCF Margin %: -1.29% (As of Dec. 2025)


JSE:CAT Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Ltd JSE:CAT
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Price R12.00
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What is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers FCF Margin %?

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers JSE:CAT -2.12% 90 FCF Margin % is -1.29% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:CAT with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of R12.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,017 Media - Diversified companies, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks better than 69.91% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Free Cash Flow for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-47 Mil. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R3,613 Mil. Therefore, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -1.29%.

As of today, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's current FCF Yield % is 12.93%.

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

JSE:CAT' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.89   Med: 4.25   Max: 9.14
Current: 8.2


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers was 9.14%. The lowest was -1.89%. And the median was 4.25%.

JSE:CAT's FCF Margin % is ranked better than
69.91% of 1017 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.12 vs JSE:CAT: 8.20


Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers FCF Margin % Related Terms


Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % Chart

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.38 -1.89 3.22 9.14 8.78

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
FCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.20 22.03 -0.17 19.34 -1.29

JSE:CAT vs NYT, WLY: FCF Margin % Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Jun. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Jun. 2025 )
=589.33/6709.078
=8.78 %

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-46.715/3613.131
=-1.29 %

* 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 FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -1.29% mean?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) has a FCF Margin % of -1.29% as of Dec. 2025. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #306 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' FCF Margin % too high?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' current FCF Margin % is -1.29%. Based on the distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #306 out of 1017 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' FCF Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #306 out of 1017 companies for FCF Margin %. This puts Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.12. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median FCF Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 2.12, based on 1,017 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.12 — 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 FCF Margin % is -1.29%. 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 R12.00 — trading 2.7% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -1.29%. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT), the current FCF Margin % is -1.29% 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 R12.00 is trading 2.7% 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:

  • FCF Margin %: -1.29%
  • GF Value™: R12.33 vs. price of R12.00 (2.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 3 warning signs

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.
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