The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.75.
JSE:CAT'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.3 Med: 0.55 Max: 3.59
Current: 0.39
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers was 3.59. The lowest was 0.30. And the median was 0.55.
JSE:CAT's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 64.31% of 325
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs JSE:CAT: 0.39
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers was 15.54%. The lowest was 4.08%. And the median was 5.54%.
During the past 12 months, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 16.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 6.30% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers was 95.80% per year. The lowest was -72.70% per year. And the median was 1.35% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Annual Data
JSE:CAT vs NYT, WLY: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Publishing subindustry, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
* 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 0.55. Over the past decade, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 3.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #116 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.30 to a high of 3.59. The Media - Diversified industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 0.75 is 50% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #116 out of 325 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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' Dividend Payout Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #116 out of 325 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This puts Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 0.75 is 50% above this benchmark. Historically, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.30 to 3.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.55 vs. the industry median of 0.50, 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 0.50, based on 325 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.75 is 50% 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — 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 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 0.55. 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 R12.37, compared to a current price of R12.10 — trading 2.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 0.55 and 50% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 0.50. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.75 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 R12.10 is trading 2.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of R12.37.
GuruFocus considers Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CAT:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.75 (36% above median its 10-year median of 0.55)
GF Value™: R12.37 vs. price of R12.10 (2.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50% above the Media - Diversified median (#116 of 325)
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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