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Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio Chart
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Annual Data
Trend
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
6.48
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Semi-Annual Data
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
7.45
6.48
7.51
JSE:CAT vs NYT, WLY: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) has a Forward PE Ratio of 6.32 as of Jul. 28, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. 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 #51 out of 379 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 13.5%.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' current Forward PE Ratio is 6.32. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.17. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 6.32 is 55.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #51 out of 379 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 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' Forward PE Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #51 out of 379 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.17. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 6.32 is 55.4% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 14.17, based on 379 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio of 6.32 is 55.4% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.17 — 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 Forward PE Ratio is 6.32. 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 R12.42, compared to a current price of R12.11 — trading 2.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 6.32 and 55.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 14.17. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT), the current Forward PE Ratio is 6.32 as of Jul. 28, 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of R12.11 is trading 2.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R12.42.
GuruFocus considers Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CAT:
Forward PE Ratio: 6.32
GF Value™: R12.42 vs. price of R12.11 (2.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.4% below the Media - Diversified median (#51 of 379)
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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