Caxton and CTP Publishers and PrintersJSE:CAT 88 Net Current Asset Value is R11.04 as of Dec. 2025, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 1.32. GuruFocus rates JSE:CAT with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of R12.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 540 Media - Diversified companies, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks better than 82.22% on this metric.
In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
JSE:CAT'
s Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.66 Med: 1.32 Max: 2.45
Current: 1.08
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers was 2.45. The lowest was 0.66. And the median was 1.32.
JSE:CAT's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is ranked better than 82.22% of 540
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 2.945
vs JSE:CAT: 1.08
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value Chart
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Annual Data
JSE:CAT vs NYT, WLY: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of R11.04 mean?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) has a Net Current Asset Value of R11.04 as of Dec. 2025. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. This is 736% above median its historical median of 1.32. Over the past decade, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 0.66 to 2.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #96 out of 540 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Net Current Asset Value too high?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' current Net Current Asset Value of R11.04 is 736% above median its 10-year median of 1.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.66 to a high of 2.45. Based on the distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #96 out of 540 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' Net Current Asset Value compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #96 out of 540 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 2.95. Historically, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 0.66 to 2.45 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Media - Diversified companies is 2.95, based on 540 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 2.95 — 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 Net Current Asset Value is R11.04, which is 736% above median its own 10-year median of 1.32. 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 R12.39, compared to a current price of R11.90 — trading 4% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is R11.04, which is 736% above median its 10-year median of 1.32. 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 Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT), the current Net Current Asset Value is R11.04 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 4% below its estimated GF Value™ of R12.39.
GuruFocus considers Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CAT:
Net Current Asset Value: R11.04 (736% above median its 10-year median of 1.32)
GF Value™: R12.39 vs. price of R11.90 (4% below fair value)
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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