Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers had a gross margin of 46.37% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Gross Margin % Related Terms
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % Chart
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Annual Data
For the Publishing subindustry, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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 Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) has a Gross Margin % of 46.37% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 51.39. Over the past decade, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.88 to 56.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #352 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Gross Margin % too high?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' current Gross Margin % of 46.37% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 51.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.88 to a high of 56.58. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 46.37% is 19.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #352 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #352 out of 946 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 46.37% is 19.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.88 to 56.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.39 vs. the industry median of 38.91, 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 Gross Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.91, based on 946 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % 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 Gross Margin % of 46.37% is 19.2% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.91 — 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 Gross Margin % is 46.37%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 51.39. 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 R11.90 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.37%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 51.39 and 19.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.91. 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 Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT), the current Gross Margin % is 46.37% 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 R11.90 is trading 3.5% 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:
Gross Margin %: 46.37% (10% below median its 10-year median of 51.39)
GF Value™: R12.33 vs. price of R11.90 (3.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#352 of 946)
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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