JSE:CAT'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.02 Med: 7.97 Max: 10.55
Current: 8.79
JSE:CAT's Net Margin % is ranked better than 76.95% of 1024
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.225
vs JSE:CAT: 8.79
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Net Margin % Related Terms
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Net 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 Net Margin % Chart
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Annual Data
For the Publishing subindustry, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Net 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.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) has a Net Margin % of 9.22% as of Dec. 2025. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 7.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #236 out of 1024 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Net Margin % too high?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' current Net Margin % of 9.22% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 7.97. The Media - Diversified industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 9.22% is 652.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #236 out of 1024 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 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Net Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #236 out of 1024 companies for Net Margin %. This places Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Net Margin % is 1.23. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 9.22% is 652.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.97 vs. the industry median of 1.23, 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 Net Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Net Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.23, based on 1,024 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net 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 Net Margin % of 9.22% is 652.7% 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Net Margin % is 1.23 — 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 Margin % is 9.22%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 7.97. 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 R12.32, compared to a current price of R12.00 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.22%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 7.97 and 652.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.23. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT), the current Net Margin % is 9.22% 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 R12.00 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R12.32.
GuruFocus considers Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CAT:
Net Margin %: 9.22% (16% above median its 10-year median of 7.97)
GF Value™: R12.32 vs. price of R12.00 (2.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 652.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#236 of 1024)
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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