Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) Inventory Turnover: 1.40 (As of Dec. 2025)


JSE:CAT Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Ltd JSE:CAT
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Price R11.90
GF Value R12.38
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What is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Inventory Turnover?

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers JSE:CAT 88 Inventory Turnover is 1.40 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates JSE:CAT with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of R12.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Cost of Goods Sold for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,938 Mil. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was R1,385 Mil. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 1.40.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was 130.41.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.38.


Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers  (JSE:CAT) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Days Inventory for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Days Inventory =Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )/Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 )*Days in Period
=1384.55/1937.572*365 / 2
=130.41

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue=Average Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=1384.55 / 3613.131
=0.38

* 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.


Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.


Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Inventory Turnover Related Terms


Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover Chart

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Inventory Turnover
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Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Semi-Annual Data
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Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Inventory Turnover Calculation

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

Inventory Turnover (A: Jun. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (A: Jun. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (A: Jun. 2024 ) + Total Inventories (A: Jun. 2025 )) / count )
=3538.352 / ((1537.022 + 1445.403) / 2 )
=3538.352 / 1491.2125
=2.37

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

Inventory Turnover (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Cost of Goods Sold / Average Total Inventories
=Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Total Inventories (Q: Jun. 2025 ) + Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=1937.572 / ((1445.403 + 1323.697) / 2 )
=1937.572 / 1384.55
=1.40

* 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 Inventory Turnover →
What does a Inventory Turnover of 1.40 mean?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.40 as of Dec. 2025. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Inventory Turnover too high?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' current Inventory Turnover is 1.40. 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' Inventory Turnover compare to NYT and WLY?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Inventory Turnover of 1.40 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 Inventory Turnover for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?
A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's current Inventory Turnover is 1.40. 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 R11.90 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.40. 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 Inventory Turnover calculated?
Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.40 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 3.9% 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:

  • Inventory Turnover: 1.40
  • GF Value™: R12.38 vs. price of R11.90 (3.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 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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