JSE:CAT's Quick Ratio is ranked better than 80.14% of 1032
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 1.45
vs JSE:CAT: 3.05
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) Quick Ratio Explanation
The quick ratio is more conservative than the Current Ratio because it excludes inventories from current assets. The ratio derives its name presumably from the fact that assets such as cash and marketable securities are quick sources of cash. Inventories generally take time to be converted into cash, and if they have to be sold quickly, the company may have to accept a lower price than book value of these inventories. As a result, they are justifiably excluded from assets that are ready sources of immediate cash.
In general, low or decreasing quick ratios generally suggest that a company is over-leveraged, struggling to maintain or grow sales, paying bills too quickly or collecting receivables too slowly. On the other hand, a high or increasing quick ratio generally indicates that a company is experiencing solid top-line growth, quickly converting receivables into cash, and easily able to cover its financial obligations. Such companies often have faster inventory turnover and cash conversion cycles.
The higher the quick ratio, the better the company's liquidity position.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Quick Ratio Related Terms
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Quick 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 Quick Ratio Chart
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Annual Data
For the Publishing subindustry, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Quick Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Quick 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 Quick Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Quick Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Quick Ratio falls into.
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Quick Ratio Calculation
The quick ratio measures a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets. For this reason, the ratio excludes inventories from current assets.
* 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 Quick Ratio of 3.05 as of Dec. 2025. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 2.56. Over the past decade, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.92 to 3.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #205 out of 1032 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 19.9%.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Quick Ratio too high?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' current Quick Ratio of 3.05 is 19% above median its 10-year median of 2.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.92 to a high of 3.13. The Media - Diversified industry median Quick Ratio is 1.45. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 3.05 is 110.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #205 out of 1032 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' Quick Ratio compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers ranks #205 out of 1032 companies for Quick Ratio. This places Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Quick Ratio is 1.45. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' value of 3.05 is 110.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' own Quick Ratio has ranged from 1.92 to 3.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.56 vs. the industry median of 1.45, 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 Quick Ratio for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Quick Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 1.45, based on 1,032 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Quick Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Quick 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 Quick Ratio of 3.05 is 110.3% 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 Quick Ratio mean?
A high Quick Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Quick ratio is the ratio of current assets less inventory to current liabilities. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Quick Ratio is 1.45 — 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 Quick Ratio is 3.05, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 2.56. 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 R11.90 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Quick Ratio is 3.05, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 2.56 and 110.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 1.45. 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 Quick Ratio calculated?
Quick Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT), the current Quick Ratio is 3.05 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 3.5% 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:
Quick Ratio: 3.05 (19% above median its 10-year median of 2.56)
GF Value™: R12.33 vs. price of R11.90 (3.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 110.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#205 of 1032)
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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