Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) Interest Expense: R-3 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2025)


JSE:CAT Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Ltd JSE:CAT
87 GF Score
Price R12.34
GF Value R12.38
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Interest Expense?

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers JSE:CAT -0.48% 87 Interest Expense is R-3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:CAT with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of R12.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's interest expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -2 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was R-3 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R 320 Mil. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R -2 Mil. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Interest Coverage for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 178.08. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers  (JSE:CAT) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Interest Expense for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R-2 Mil. Its Operating Income for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R320 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R19 Mil.

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

Interest Coverage=-1* Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Interest Expense (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-1*320.182/-1.798
=178.08

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

Good Sign:

Ben Graham prefers companies' interest coverage to be at least 5. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Ltd has enough cash to cover all of its debt. Its financial situation is stable.

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

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Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was R-3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of R-3 Mil mean?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) has a Interest Expense of R-3 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Interest Expense too high?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' current Interest Expense is R-3 Mil. Overall, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Interest Expense compare to NYT and WLY?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Interest Expense of R-3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's current Interest Expense is R-3 Mil. 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 R12.38, compared to a current price of R12.34 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is R-3 Mil. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT), the current Interest Expense is R-3 Mil 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 R12.34 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R12.38. GuruFocus considers Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:CAT:

  • Interest Expense: R-3 Mil
  • GF Value™: R12.38 vs. price of R12.34 (0.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100 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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