Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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JSE:CAT Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Ltd JSE:CAT
86 GF Score
Price R11.68
GF Value R12.50
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Profitability Rank?

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers JSE:CAT +0.17% 86 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates JSE:CAT with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of R12.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 8.86%. As of today, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Profitability Rank Related Terms


JSE:CAT vs NYT, WLY: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Publishing subindustry, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=320.182 / 3613.131
=8.86 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Good Sign:

Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers Ltd operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00.
Is Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Profitability Rank too high?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' current Profitability Rank of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Profitability Rank compare to NYT and WLY?
Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. Historically, Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00 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 Profitability Rank for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers and its competitors. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 R12.50, compared to a current price of R11.68 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers (JSE:CAT), the current Profitability Rank is 7 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 R11.68 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of R12.50. GuruFocus considers Caxton and CTP Publishers and Printers to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for JSE:CAT:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: R12.50 vs. price of R11.68 (6.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 3 warning signs

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

Address Caxton House, Craighall Park, 368 Jan Smuts Avenue, Johannesburg, GT, ZAF, 2196
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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