JSE:CAT'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.84 Med: 10.5 Max: 14.16
Current: 11.16
JSE:CAT's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 76.57% of 1016
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.975
vs JSE:CAT: 11.16
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % Chart
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Annual Data
For the Publishing subindustry, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 12.36% as of Dec. 2025. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 10.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #238 out of 1016 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 23.4%.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Pretax Margin % too high?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' current Pretax Margin % of 12.36% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 10.50. The Media - Diversified industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.98. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 12.36% is 525.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #238 out of 1016 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 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' Pretax Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #238 out of 1016 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 1.98. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 12.36% is 525.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.50 vs. the industry median of 1.98, 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 Pretax Margin % for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 1.98, based on 1,016 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % of 12.36% is 525.8% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 1.98 — 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 Pretax Margin % is 12.36%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 10.50. 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 R12.33, compared to a current price of R12.29 — trading 0.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.36%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 10.50 and 525.8% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.98. 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 Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.36% 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 R12.29 is trading 0.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R12.33.
GuruFocus considers Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:CAT:
Pretax Margin %: 12.36% (18% above median its 10-year median of 10.50)
GF Value™: R12.33 vs. price of R12.29 (0.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 525.8% above the Media - Diversified median (#238 of 1016)
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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